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AN 

ARRANGEMENT 

OF  THE 

rSALMS,  HYMNS,  AND  SPIRITUAL  SONGS 

OF  THE 

RKY.   ISAAC   WATTS,  D.  D. 

TO  WHICH  IS  ADDED, 

A  SUPPLEMENT 

OF  MOJIE  THAN 

» 

THREE  HUNDRED  HYMNS  FROM  THE  BEST  AUTHORS, 

INCLUDING 

ALL  THE  HYMNS  OF  DR.  WATTS, 
ADAPTED  TO  PUBLIC  WOKSHIP. 

By  JAMES  M.  WINCHELL,  A.  M 

PASTOR  OF  THE  FIRST  BAPTIST  CHURCH  IN  BOSTON. 
IMPROVED 

^  BY  THE  ADDITION  OF 

TWO  HUNDRED  HYMNS. 


BOSTON: 

PUBLISHED    BY    GOULD   AND  LINCOLN, 

59    WASHTNGTON  STREET. 


ADVERTISEMENT. 


JDr.  Watts  is  universally  acknowledged  to  stand  unrivalled  in  Sacred  Toetry.  Most  remarka- 
ily  qualified  by  the  great  Head  of  the  Church  for  the  service  of  presenting  a  volume  of  "  Psalms, 
Hymns,  and  Spiritual  Songs,"  in  compositions  adapted  for  public  worship,  Christians  in  both  the 
eastern  and  western  hemispheres  have  not  only  sought  his  work  as  an  auxiliary  to  social  and 
private  devotions,  but  introduced  it  with  surprising  unanimity  for  public  worship.  No  individ- 
ual, it  is  generally  allowed,  has  so  perfectly  preserved  in  verse,  the  pure  genius  of  the  Bible,  or 
no  closely  imitated  its  doctrine  and  precept,  as  Watts.  To  have  attained  this  elevation,  he  must 
have  partaken,  in  large  measure,  of  the  grace  of  the  Holy  Spirit, — an  unction  from  above.  Per- 
haps no  other  volume  of  sacred  verse  has  received  so  copious  a  blessing  from  God,  in  enlight- 
ening awakened  sinners  and  quickening  the  devotions  of  believers.  His  near  imitation  of  the 
Bible  has  commanded  a  high  degree  of  respect,  which  it  is  very  undesirable  to  diminish.  To 
perpetuate  the  use  of  his  book  may  be  one  happy  means  of  preserving  in  the  Churches,  and 
extending  through  the  world,  an  animating  view  of  the  grace  and  glory  of  the  gospel. 

As  Christians  generally  are  familiar  with  Watts,  and  as  pious  families  practise  reading  the 
hymns  for  edification  as  well  as  for  worship,  the  omission  of  the  few  which  are  not  adapted  to  sing- 
ing, would  be  generally  regretted.  If  it  be  not  commonly  appropriate  to  sing  the  divine  judg- 
ments, yet  it  must  be  awakening  attentively  to  pferuse  a  description  of  them.  The  attempts 
which  have  been  made  to  abridge  and  alter  the  hymns  of  Dr.  Watts,  have  not  hitherto  met  with 
public  approbation.  This  evinces  their  high  character  and  excellence.  And  it  is  believed  to  be 
most  judicious  to  preserve  his  work  entire,  and  leave  those  who  conduct  public  worship  to 
judge  what  hymns  are  most  appropriate,  and  also  to  select  from  the  longer  hymns  the  verses 
best  suited  to  the  occasion. 

The  want  of  a  diversity  of  hymns,  on  subjects  not  contained  in  Dr.  Watts,  has  called  forth 
several  collections  in  England,  as  supplements.  Dr.  Ri])pon  published  one  for  the  Baptist 
Churches,  and  Burder,  Dobell,  and  others,  for  the  Independent  Churches.  They  expressed  the 
highest  veneration  for  Wiftts's  Hymns,  and  have  manifested  a  solicitude  to  perpetuate  their 
use  by  the  supplements  they  have  furnished. 

The  late  esteemed  pastor  of  the  First  Baptist  Church  in  Boston,  Kev.  James  M.  Winchcll, 
performed  this  welcome  service  for  the  Baptist  Churches  in  the  United  States,  by  selecting  three 
hundred  hymns.  After  the  lapse  of  several  years,  it  has  been  judged  expedient  to  enlarge  his 
Supplement  by  an  addition  of  two  hundred  hymns,  which  is  now  effected  without  advancing 
the  price.  In  this  addition,  the  prominent  objects  have  been,  to  increase  the  number  of  hymns 
on  Missionary  Subjects,  to  furnish  a  greater  variety  of  Particular  Metres,  to  embody  many 
elevated  hymns  of  modern  date,  and  ^  multiply  short  hymns  to  be  sung  at  intervals  in  Prayer 
and  Conference  Meetings,  and  at  the  close  of  worzhip.  Winchell's  W^atts  has  already  obtained 
very  general  approbation  ;  and  as  it  preserves  to  our  churches  Dr.  Watts's  Psalms  and  Hymns 
ENTIRE  and  UNALTERED,  with  a  Supplement  of  more  than  five  hundred  hym.ns,  the  whole  com- 
prising more  than  twelve  hundred  sacred  compositions,  conveniently  bound  in  one  volume,  it 
will  undoubtedly  be  found  so  complete,  as  to  meet  the  wishes  of  Christians  generally,  and 
become  the  standard  work  in  our  churches.  Indeed,  the  Supplement  alone  now  furnishes  a  ^ 
copious  variety  for  public  worship. 

It  being  desirable  that  the  additional  hymns  should  be  generallyshort,  many  of  them  consist 
of  a  selection  of  verses  from  distinguished  compositions ;  and  the  expressions  have  been  varied, 
whenever  it  was  deemed  expedient.  The  additional  hymns  are  placed  at  the  end  of  the 
Supplement,  that  the  present  edition  may  occasion  no  derangement  in  the  use  of  former  edi- 
tions. Such  congregations,  however,  as  prefer  using  them  immediately,  can  procure  the  addi- 
tional hymns  by  the  quantity  at  a  very  trifling  cost. 

Aug.  1832  THE  PUBLISHERS. 


Entered  according  to  the  Act  of  Congress  in  the  year  1832, 

by  James  Loring,  and  Lincoln  &  Edmands, 
in  the  Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  Massachusetts. 


PREFACE. 


The  Psalms  and  Hymns  of  the  Rev.  Dr.  Watts 
are  so  generally  esteemed,  and  so  extensively 
circulated,  that  any  apology  is  deemed  unnecefl" 
sary  for  this  attempt  to  facilitate  the  use  of 
them  Owing  to  their  promiscuous  position  in  the 
common  editions,  and  also  to  the  extreme  defi- 
ciency of  the  Indexes,  the  use  of  them  has  long 
been  attended  with  many  inconveniences,  espe- 
cially to  those  leading  in  public  worship.  These 
inconveniences  have  suggested  to  many  persons 
the  propriety  of  an  arrangement  of  the  whole 
into  distinct  sections  or  chapters,  according  to  the 
different  subjects  of  which  they  treat,  interpers- 
ing  the  Psalms  and  Hymns  in  one  book.  Such  an 
arrangement  was  successfully  attempted,  some 
years  since,  by  the  Rev.  Dr.  Rippon,  of  London ; 
which  met  with  so  great  encouragement,  as  to 
require  four  editions  in  the  short  space  of  four 
'  years.  From  his  labours,  it  is  just  to  acknowl- 
edge, much  assistance  has  been  derived  in  pre- 
paring this  American  edition. 

Dr.  Watts  himself  seems  to  have  justified  the 
principle  of  an  arrangement,  by  following  it  in 
several  instances.  He  has  judiciously  placed  to- 
gether in  one  book  the  Hymns  on  the  Lord's  Sup- 
per ;  the  advantage  of  which  is  repeatedly  experi- 
enced at  the  administration  of  that  ordinance.  He 
has  also  placed  together  the  Hymns  on  Solomon's 
Songs  ;  the  songs  to  the  Blessed  Trinity;  and  the 
Hosannas  to  Christ.  But,  if  there  be  any  advan- 
tage in  having  these  Hymns  arranged  under  their 
respective  heads,  still  greater  advantage,  it  '"3 
thought,  must  be  derived  from  having  the  whole 
thus  arranged. 

It  is  even  conjectured,  by  many,  that  Dr.  Watts 
would  have  followed  this  plan  throughout,  had 
it  early  enough  occurred  to  him,  and  had  he  pub- 
lished the  several  parts  of  his  book  at  the  same 
time.  "  For,"  as  Dr.  Rippon  has  justly  observed, 
"  to  have  been  consistent  with  himself,  he  should 
have  distributed  the  whole  work  into  sections,  or 
none  of  it ;  but,  by  setting  the  example  in  several 
chapters,  it  is  presumed  he  has  sanctioned  the 
analysis  of  every  part  of  the  work." 

With  regard  to  the  interspersion  of  the  Psalms 
among  the  Hymns,  it  is  only  necessary  to  observe, 
that  this  has  been  done  already,  to  a  considerable 
extent,  by  Dr.  Watts  himself.  It  will  be  per- 
ceived by  any  one,  who  will  consult  the  titles  of 
the  first  and  second  books  of  Hymns,  that  there 
are,  among  them,  more  pieces  composed  from 
the  Book  of  Psalms,  than  there  are  either  from 
the  Gospel  of  Matthew,  Mark,  Luke  or  John,  or 
from  the  important  Epistle  to  the  Hebrews.  The 
interspersion,  therefore,  of  the  whole  cannot  be 
considered  a  just  cause  of  complaint ;  especially 
when  the  il9c  of  the  whole  is  thereby  made  easy  : 
for,  by  a  glance  of  the  eye,  all  the  Psalms  or 
Hymns  on  a  particular  subject  may  be  immediate- 
y  perceived. 

It  may  not  be  improper  to  observe  here,  that 
great  care  has  been  taken  to  preserve  the  Psalms 
and  Hymns  of  Dr.  Watts  entire ;  at  the  same  time, 
by  a  careful  compaiison  of  the  best  editions,  both 
liuropean  and  American,  not  a  few  of  the  typo- 
graphical errors,  and  other  alterations,  which 


have  been  accumulating  for  years,  have  been  cor 
rected. 

It  ought  also  to  be  distinctly  noticed,  that  the 
number  of  each  Psalm  and  Hymn  in  the  common 
editions  is  preserved  in  a  conspicuous  place  in 
this  ;  so  that,  by  referring  to  the  Directions,  and 
the  Tables  of  Numbers  which  follow  this  Preface, 
no  inconvenience  will  be  occasioned  by  the 
promiscuous  use  of  this  with  the  old  editions  of 
Watts. 

The  tunes  named  over  each  Psalm  and  Hymn 
are  such  as  have  received  the  approbation  of  some 
of  the  best  judges  of  music.  For  the  selection 
of  them,  the  subscriber  acknowledges  himself 
chiefly  indebted  to  Mr.  Jonathan  Huntington,  a 
teacher  of  music,  who  clieerfully  undertook  the 
task,  at  the  request  of  the  Standing  Committee  of 
the  Handel  and  Haydn  Society  in  this  town. 

The  advantages  which  Ministers  and  private 
Christians  may  derive  from  this  Arrangement, 
and  especially  from  the  enlarged  Indexes  both  of 
subjects  and  scriptures,  which  are  attached  to  it, 
will,  it  is  thought,  best  recommend  it.  It  is  not 
presumed  to  be  perfect,  though  it  is  hoped  no 
errors  of  magnitude  have  crept  into  it.  Such  as  it 
is,  it  is  humbly  commended  to  the  candour  of  an 
enlightened  Christian  public ;  and  especially  to 
the  blessing  of  Him,  who  is  "  fearful  in  praises," 
with  a  fervent  desire  that  it  may  be  instrumeHtal 
in  promoting  the  interests  of  piety,  and  the  cause 
of  sacred  devotion. 

Bostaiif  JVovember,  1818. 


The  number  of  Hymns  in  the  Selection  has 
been  limited  to  a  little  over  three  hundred,  for 
the  purpose  of  rendering  it  convenient  to  bind 
them  in  the  same  volume  with  the  Psalms  and 
Hymns  of  Dr.  Watts,  to  wliich  they  are  designed 
as  a  Supplement. 

In  one  respect,  at  least,  it  is  thought  this  Selec- 
tion will  be  preferable  to  any  now  in  circulation. 
It  contains  the  whole  of  the  Sacred  Poetry  of  Dr. 
Watts,  comprising  nearly  eighty  Hymns  from 
the  pen  of  that  "  sweet  singer  in  Israel,"  adap- 
ted to  the  purposes  of  devotion  and  praise,  not 
found  in  the  common  editions. 

A  primary  object,  after  giving  the  whole  of  Dr. 
Watts,  has  been  to  select  the  best  Hymns  on  sub- 
jects which  he  had  omitted  :  and  the  compiler 
flatters  himself  that  this  work,  containing  as  it 
does  MORE  THAN  A  THOUSAND  Psalms  and 
Hymns,  of  approved  excellence,  will  furnish  the 
churches  of  Christ  with  a  supply  of  sacred  po- 
etry better  suited  to  all  subjects  and  occasions 
than  any  heretofore  published  ;  while,  by  throw- 
ing the  whole  into  one  volume,  the  price  is  re- 
duced, and  the  confusion  arising  from  the  use 
of  two  books  avoided. 

May  the  great  Head  of  the  Church  bless  this 
humble  effort  to  promote  His  glory  and  the  beau- 
ty of  Christian  worship. 

JAMES  M.  WINCHELL. 
Boston,  Mati^  1819  « 


GENERAL  DIRECTIONS 

TO    THOSE    WHO    USE    THIS  ARRANGEMENT 


The  first  number  is  the  number  of  the 
Arrangement,  opposite  to  which  is  the 
number  of  the  Psalm  or  Hymn  in  the 
common  edition  of  Watts.  Thus, 

169  of  the  Arrancrement  is  the  lG9th 
page ;  and  the  94th  Hymn,  2d  Book, 
C.  M.  in  Watts  ;  St  Ann's  and  Abridge, 
the  names  of  tunes  in  which  it  may  be 
sung.  The  sharp  4?  is  added  to  denote 
the  key,  and  to  assist  in  the  selection  of 
other  appropriate  tunes. 


A  Psalm  or  Hymn  suited  to  a  particular 
subject  may  be  found 

1.  By  the  table  of  the  first  lines,  if  the 
first  line  be  recollected,  the  number  op- 
posite to  each  Psalm  and  Hymn  referring 
to  the  number  of  the  Arrangement. 

2.  By  the  tables  of  Psalms  and  Hymns 
following  the  Preface,  if  the  number  of 
the  Psalm  or  Hymn  in  the  common  edi- 
tions be  recollected.  Thus, 

The  84th  Psalm,  1st  Part,  L.  M.  is 
402  of  the  Arrangement. 

The  63d  Hymn,  1st  Book,  is  158th  of 
the  Arrangement. 

3.  By  referring  to  the  Index  of  Sub- 
jccts,  or  the  Syllabus  of  the  Arrangement^ 
when  neither  the  number  nor  the  first 
line  is  recollected. 

The  numbers  in  the  Index  of  Scrip- 
tures refer  to  the  Psalms  and  Hymns  in 
the  Arrangement,  founded  upon  the  pas- 


sages to  which  they  are  of  posite.  Thus, 
Genesis,  lst....58,  that  is,  page  58  of  the 
Arrangement,  contains  the  Hymn  found- 
ed  on  that  passage  of  Scripture. 

The  Psalms  and  Hymns  on  the  "  Per- 
fections of  God,"  on  the  "  Doctrines  of 
the  Gospel,"  and  on  the  "  Graces  of  tho 
Holy  Spirit,"  follow  the  alphabetical 
order  of  the  subjects  on  which  they  are 
written. 


Particular  Directions  to  Ministers  and 
others  who  take  the  lead  in  public 
or  family  ivorship. 

1.  In  giving  out  a  Psalm  or  Hymn 
where  the  Arrangement  is  used  exclu- 
sively, it  will  be  necessary  to  mention 
the  number  of  the  Arrangement  only. 

2.  Where  the  common  editions  of 
Watts  are  principally  used,  the  number 
of  the  Arrangement  may  be  omitted. 

3.  Where  the  Arrangement  and  the 
common  editions  are  used  promiscuous- 
ly, it  will  be  necessary  to  mention  the 
numbers  of  both  in  the  follovnng  order. 

139th  Psalm,  1st  Part  L.  M.  being  the 
40th  of  the  ifrrangement. 

35th  Hymn,  2d  Book,  C.  M.  is  21Sth 
of  the  Arrangement. 

By  a  careful  observance  of  the  above 
Directions,  all  confusion  or  inconven- 
ience in  the  use  of  tliis  Arrangement 
will  be  avoided. 


TABLE  OF  THE  PSALMS. 


NOTE. 

1.  The  Hymns  and  Psalms  may  be  foimd,  as  usual,  by  the  Index  of  First  Lines. 

2.  Tiiis  Table  gives  the  numerical  order  of  the  former  Editions,  and  the  corresponding  numbers  in 
Jhe  Arrangement. 

Thus,  1st  Psaln),  C.  M.  is  380,  that  is, 
380  of  the  Arrangement  ; 
2d  Psalm,  S.  M  is  J 46  of  the  Arrangement 


1 

C. 

M.  . 

.  330 

32 

S. 

M.  - 

205 

65 

2pt.L.  M.  - 

•  81 

95 

S. 

M.  - 

-  426 

s. 

M.  . 

■  378 

c. 

M.  - 

■  206 

1 

C. 

M.  - 

■  409 

L. 

M.  - 

■  427 

L, 

M.  - 

•  377 

Ipt.L.  M.  - 

208 

2 

C. 

M.  - 

559 

96 

C. 

M.  - 

-  Ill 

2 

S 

M.  - 

-  146 

2 

L. 

M.  - 

207 

3 

C. 

M.  - 

■  558 

P. 

M.  - 

-  060 

c 

M.  . 

.  147 

33 

1 

C. 

M.  - 

60 

66 

1 

C. 

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L- 

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2 

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M.  . 

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1 

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61 

67 

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68 

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C. 

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-  112 

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L. 

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•  362 

34 

1 

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•  484 

o 

L. 

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.  130 

98 

1 

C. 

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•  251 

C. 

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2 

L. 

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-  565 

3 

L. 

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■  79 

2 

C. 

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-  110 

5 

C. 

M.  . 

-  413 

1 

C. 

M.  - 

■  485 

69 

1 

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■  118 

99 

1 

s. 

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-  141 

6 

C. 

M.  . 

-  600 

2 

C. 

M.  - 

•  566 

2 

C. 

M.  - 

■  119 

2 

s. 

M.  - 

.  26 

L. 

M.  . 

-  599 

35 

1 

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.  467 

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100 

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■  8.3 

7 

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101 

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c. 

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3 

71 

1 

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C. 

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Ipt.L.  M.  ■ 

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s. 

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2 

C. 

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-  200 

102 

1 

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37 

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42 

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-  278 

2 

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M.  . 

-  446 

107 

1 

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M.  - 

-  449 

L. 

M.  . 

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M.  . 

-  279 

78 

1 

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2 

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-  301 

16 

1 

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M.  . 

-  239 

44 

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M.  . 

-  464 

2 

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M.  ■ 

-  440 

2 

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-  457 

3 

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M.  . 

-  439 

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-  344 

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M.  . 

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80 

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-  582 

2 

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-  123 

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M.  . 

-  456 

81 

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82 

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111 

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M. 

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M.  . 

-  405 

112 

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85 

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19 

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114 

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M.  . 

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M. 

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M.  . 

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119 

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M.  . 

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ri  TABLE  OF  THE  HYMNS. 


119  10  C. 

M.  . 

.  264 

126  - 

L. 

M.  ■ 

-  483 

136  - 

H. 

M.  - 

•  445 

145  npt.c.  M  . 

V 

11  C. 

M.  - 

-  233 

C. 

M.  ■ 

.  482 

L. 

M.  - 

■  77 

146  - 

L.  M.  - 

18 

12  C. 

M.  ^ 

-  359 

127  - 

L. 

M.  ■ 

-  393 

138  - 

L. 

M.  - 

■  212 

P.  M.  - 

19 

13  C. 

M.  . 

.  277 

C. 

M.  - 

-  394 

139  lpt.L. 

M.  - 

-  40 

147  1 

L.  M.  - 

76 

14  C. 

M.  . 

-  597 

128  - 

C. 

M.  . 

-  395 

2 

L. 

M.  . 

-  59 

2 

L.  M.  - 

560 

15  C. 

M.  ■ 

-  333 

129  - 

C. 

M.  - 

-  443 

-  3 

L. 

M.  - 

-  319 

C.  M.  - 

561 

16  C. 

M.  . 

-  358 

130  - 

C. 

M.  . 

-  203 

1 

C. 

M.  ■ 

.  41 

148  - 

H.  M.  - 

91 

17  L. 

M.  . 

-  341 

L. 

M.  • 

.  204 

2 

C. 

M.  ■ 

-  57 

L.  M.  - 

85 

Last  pt.L.  M.  • 

-  598 

131  - 

C. 

M.  ■ 

-  283 

3 

C. 

M.  - 

-  556 

S.  M.  - 

89 

120  -  C. 

M.  - 

.  345 

132  - 

L. 

M.  - 

.  454 

141  - 

L. 

M.  . 

-  551 

149  - 

C.  M.  - 

387 

121  -  L. 

M.  . 

-  63 

C. 

M.  . 

-  453 

142  - 

C. 

M.  . 

-  30 

150  - 

C.  M.  - 

429 

C. 

M.  . 

.  64 

133  - 

C. 

M.  ■ 

-  299 

143  - 

L. 

M.  . 

-  349 

Doxolog-ies, 

H. 

M.  . 

.  65 

s. 

M.  ■ 

-  396 

144  1 

C. 

M.  ■ 

-  340 

1  - 

L.  M.  - 

665 

122  -  C. 

M.  . 

-  398 

p. 

M.  ■ 

-  397 

2 

C. 

M.  • 

-  612 

2- 

C.  M.  . 

671 

S.  P. 

M.  - 

.  399 

134  - 

c 

M.  ■ 

■  400 

L. 

M.  . 

-  580 

3- 

C.  M.  - 

678 

123  -  C. 

M.  . 

.  313 

135 1  pt.L. 

M.  . 

-  470 

145  - 

L. 

M.  . 

-  22 

4  - 

S.  M. 

674 

J 24  -  L. 

M.  - 

-  586 

2 

L. 

M.  . 

-  444 

1 

C. 

M.  . 

-  23 

5  - 

P.  M. 

676 

125  -  C. 

M.  - 

-  210 

C. 

M,  . 

-  49 

2 

C. 

M.  • 

-  16 

6  - 

H.  M 

C80 

S. 

M.  • 

-  211 

136  - 

C. 

M.  . 

-  78 

TABLE  OF  THE  HYMNS. 


BOOK  I. 


1  ■ 

■  155 

19  - 

•  625 

49  ■ 

■  156 

66  - 

-  534 

83  ■ 

-  67 

100  . 

-  271 

117  • 

-  192 

134  - 

-  305 

2  ■ 

-  103 

20  - 

.  202 

50  - 

-  498 

67  - 

-  535 

84  - 

-  259 

101  . 

-  312 

118  • 

■  246 

135  - 

■  430 

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.  105 

21  - 

■  497 

51  ■ 

-  214 

6-8  ■ 

-  536 

85  ■ 

■  260 

102  • 

-  370 

119  • 

.  247 

136  - 

■  316 

5  - 

-  315 

24  ■ 

-  635 

52  - 

-  501 

69  - 

-  537 

86  - 

-  24 

103  ■ 

-  322 

120  ■ 

-  273 

137  - 

■  22& 

6  . 

-  622 

25  - 

-  159 

53  - 

■  92 

70  - 

-  538 

87  ■ 

■  261 

104  ■ 

-  232 

121  . 

-  505 

138  - 

-  263 

7  - 

-  252 

26  ■ 

-  125 

54  - 

-  191 

71  - 

■  539 

88  ■ 

-  609 

105  ■ 

-  654 

122  • 

-  502 

139  - 

-  176 

8'  ■ 

-  472 

27  - 

■  628 

55  - 

■  607 

72  ■ 

-  540 

89  ■ 

-  568 

106  ■ 

-  334 

123  ■ 

-  307 

140  - 

.  268 

9  ■ 

■  257 

28  ■ 

-  477 

56  - 

-  479 

73  - 

-  541 

90  ■ 

■  569 

107  • 

■  256 

124  • 

-  178 

141  ■ 

-  131 

10  ■ 

-  250 

29  ' 

-  478 

57  - 

-  177 

74  - 

-  542 

91  - 

-  567 

108  ■ 

-  298 

125  ■ 

.  262 

142  - 

-  132 

11  - 

-  194 

30  ■ 

-  578 

58  - 

-  480 

75  - 

-  543 

92  ■ 

-  254 

109  ■ 

■  201 

126  . 

-  301 

143  - 

-  161 

12  - 

-  195 

32  - 

-  42 

59  - 

-  481 

-  lOf 

76  - 

-  544 

93  - 

-  255 

110  - 

-  629 

127  ■ 

-  253 

144  - 

■  325 

13  ■ 

-  148 

39  - 

.  471 

60  - 

77  - 

■  545 

94  - 

.  198 

111  - 

■  225 

128  . 

.  244 

145  - 

■  144 

14  ' 

-  276 

40  . 

-  656 

61  - 

-  152 

78  ■ 

-  546 

95  ■ 

-  219 

112  - 

.  269 

129  - 

.  314 

146  - 

.  150 

15  - 

.  258 

41  ■ 

■  657 

62  - 

-  154 

79  - 

-  547 

96  - 

.  193 

113  . 

-  503 

130  - 

.  300 

147  . 

-  151 

10  . 

-  684 

42  - 

-  21 

63  ■ 

-  158 

80  . 

-  553 

97  - 

-  234 

114  - 

-  504 

131  - 

.  282 

148  - 

.  153 

17  . 

.  621 

45  ■ 

-  648 

64  ■ 

-  161 

81  - 

-  550 

98  • 

-  235 

115  - 

■  240 

132  - 

-  230 

149  - 

■  151 

18  - 

.  623 

48  . 

-  338 

65  . 

■  644 

82  • 

-  25 

99  - 

-  220 

116  ■ 

-  237 

133  - 

-  302 

150  - 

-  153 

BOOK  n. 


1  . 

.  579 

23  - 

-  326 

4o  ■ 

-      5  1 

66  - 

■  626 

87  - 

27 

108  - 

•  401 

129  - 

.  274 

150  - 

■  185 

2  ■ 

-  630 

24  - 

■  184 

46  ■ 

6 

67  . 

8 

88  - 

.  224 

109  - 

■  71 

130  - 

.  221 

151  - 

.  93 

3  - 

-  631 

25  ■ 

-  351 

47  ■ 

-  104 

68  - 

■  659 

89  - 

•  685 

110  - 

■  642 

131  . 

-  245 

152  - 

•  4G2 

4  • 

-  228 

26  . 

.  29 

48  - 

-  329 

69  - 

-  265 

90  - 

■  236 

111  - 

•  583 

132  - 

■  149 

153  - 

.  186 

5  ■ 

-  160 

27  - 

-  86 

49  ■ 

-  624 

70  . 

■  12 

91  ■ 

-  661 

112  - 

-  114 

133  - 

-  324 

154  ■ 

-  199 

6  ■ 

-  548 

28  ■ 

-  632 

50  ■ 

-  369 

71  ■ 

-  88 

92  - 

-  587 

113  ■ 

-  115 

134  ■ 

-  506 

155  - 

■  164 

7  - 

-  554 

29  - 

-  216 

51  ■ 

-  102 

72  - 

-  421 

93  - 

-  170 

114  - 

.  121 

135  ■ 

-  108 

156  - 

-  187 

8  - 

-  552 

30  . 

.  288 

5B  - 

■  620 

73  - 

-  286 

94  ■ 

-  169 

115  ■ 

-  13 

136  ■ 

■  109 

157  - 

.  188 

9  - 

-  311 

31  . 

-  627 

53  ■ 

-  371 

74  - 

-  309 

95  . 

-  365 

116  - 

-  336 

137  - 

-  126 

158  ■ 

-  189 

10  . 

.  331 

32  . 

-  614 

54  - 

-  373 

75  - 

-  662 

96  ■ 

-  196 

117  - 

-  376 

138  . 

■  248 

159  - 

-  222 

11  ■ 

-  332 

33  - 

-  658 

55  ■ 

■  615 

76  ■ 

■  124 

97  • 

-  197 

118  - 

.  164 

139  ■ 

.  113 

160  ■ 

-  183 

12  - 

-  145 

34  - 

-  323 

56  ■ 

-  433 

77  - 

-  339 

98  . 

-  352 

119  - 

.  .94 

140  • 

-  337 

161  ■ 

■  223 

13  ■ 

■  68 

35  - 

-  218 

57  - 

-  285 

78  - 

-  215 

99  ■ 

7 

120  ■ 

-  242 

141  ■ 

-  508 

162  - 

-  275 

14  ■ 

-  419 

36  ■ 

-  142 

58  - 

-  611 

79  ■ 

-  157 

100  • 

-  372 

121  ■ 

■  241 

142  • 

-  270 

163  ■ 

■  354 

15  ■ 

-  171 

37  ■ 

-  143 

59  ■ 

-  287 

80  - 

-  51 

101  - 

-  431 

122  ■ 

-  388 

143  • 

-  231 

164  ■ 

-  435 

16  - 

-  172 

38  - 

-  ■  296 

60  ■ 

.  266 

81  - 

.  335 

102  ■ 

-  643 

123  ■ 

■  406 

144  ■ 

-  267 

165  ■ 

-  428 

17  ■ 

-  14 

39  ■ 

.  610 

61  - 

-  633 

82  ■ 

-  217 

103  ■ 

-  32 

124  - 

-  448 

145  • 

-  412 

166  ■ 

-  44 

18  ■ 

■  474 

40  - 

■  175 

62  - 

-  563 

83  ■ 

-  135 

104  • 

-  33 

125  - 

-  272 

146  • 

-  432 

167  ■ 

.  45 

19 

66 

41  ■ 

.  330 

63  ■ 

-  634 

84  - 

-  136 

105  ■ 

-  31 

126  ■ 

-  249 

147  ■ 

-  58 

168  - 

-  46 

20 

356 

42  - 

■  297 

64  . 

-  473 

85  - 

-  209 

106  ■ 

-  310 

127  . 

-  507 

148  ■ 

-  155 

169  . 

.  47 

21 

159 

43  - 

.  133 

65  . 

-  375 

86  . 

.  655 

107  ■ 

.  646 

128  . 

-  181 

149  • 

-  589 

170  • 

-  28 

22 

20 

44  - 

.  653 

BOOK  HI. 


1  - 

-  509 

7  . 

.  515 

13 

521 

19  - 

■  527 

25   -  533 

30  . 

.  668 

36 

.  674 

Hosannas. 

2  . 

-  510 

8  ■ 

-  516 

14 

522 

20  ■ 

'  528 

Doxologiss . 

31  ■ 

.  673 

37 

.  675 

42    -  682 

3  - 

-  511 

9  - 

.  517 

15 

523 

21  - 

•  529 

26    -  663 

32  . 

-  665 

38  • 

■  677 

43    -  683 

4  . 

-  512 

10  ■ 

-  518 

16 

524 

22  ■ 

-  530 

27    -  667 

33 

-  666 

39 

-  678 

44  686 

5  . 

-  513 

11  - 

■  519 

17  . 

-  525 

23  ■ 

.  531 

28   -  672 

34 

-  669 

40 

679 

45  687 

6  • 

•  514 

12  • 

■  520 

18 

520 

24 

-  532 

29  664 

35 

670 

41 

681 

TABLE  or  FIRST  LIIVES. 


TJie  figures  express  the  number  of  the  Hy 


Adore  and  tremble,  21 
Alas  !  and  did  niy  311 
All  glory  to  thy  666 
All  mortal  vanities  159 
All  ye  that  love  387 
Almightv  Ruler  of  564 
Amidst  thy  wrath  360 
Among  the  assem  594 
Among  the  princes,  87 
And  are  we  wretch  31 
And  must  this  body  642 
And  now  the  scales  335 
And  will  the  God  466 
Are  all  the  foes  469 
Are  sinners  now  so  468 
Arise,  my  gracious  385 
Arise,  my  soul,  my  217 
As  new-born  babes  161 
At  thy  commnnd,  527 
Attend,  while  God-s 221 
Awake,  my  heart,  202 
Awake,  our  souls,  338 
Awake,  ye  saints,  to  49 
Away  from  every  406 

Backward  with  177 
Begin,  my  tongue,  265 
Behold  how  sinners  282 
Behold  the  blind  126 
Behold  the  glories  155 
Behold  the  grace  105 
Behold  tlie  lofty  414 
Behold  the  love,  303 
Behold  the  morning  415 
Behold  the  potter  192 
Behold  the  rose  of  536 
Behold  the  sure  455 
Behold  the  woman's  108 
Behold  the  wretch,  307 
Behold  thy  waiting  264 
Behold  what  wond  161 
Bless,  O  my  soul,  17 
Bless'd  are  the  unde  379 
Bless'd  be  the  ever  125 
Bless'd  be  the  Path  663 
Bless'd  is  the  man,  208 
Bless'd  is  the  man  who  380 

Bless'd  is  the  man  whose  292 

Bless'd  is  the  nation  2 
Bless'd  morning  !  421 
Bless'd  are  the  hum  370 
Bless'd  are  the  sons  396 
Bless'd  are  the  souls  243 
Bless'd  with  the  joys  181 
Blood  ha^  a  voice  164 
Bright  King  of  102 
Broad  is  the  road  189 
Buried  in  shadows  234 
But  few  among  tlie  193 

Can  creatures  to  28 
Children,  in  years  565 
Christ  and  his  cross  247 
Come,  all  harmo  136 
Come,  children,  566 
Come,  dearest  Lord,  430 
Come,  happy  souls,  32 
Come  hither,  all  ye  253 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  323 
Come,  let  our  voices  427 
Come,  let  us  join  a  516 
Come,  let  us  join  our  154 
Come,  let  us  lift  our  j  401 
Come,  let  us  lift  our  v  529 
Jome  sound  his  426 


Come,  we  tliat  love  288 
Consider  all  my  597 

Daughters  of  Zion,  540 
David  rejoiced  in  137 
Dear  Lord,  beliold  354 
Dearest  of  all  the  155 
Death  cannot  make  624 
Death  may  dissolve  628 
Death  !  'tis  a  620 
Deceived  by  subtle  256 
Deep  in  our  hearts  117 
Deep  in  the  dust  178 
Descend  from  326 
Do  we  not  know  502 
Down  headlong  196 
Dread  Sovereign,  let  554 

Early,  my  God,  416 
Ere  the  blue  heavens  103 
Eternal  Sovereign  589 
Eternal  Spirit,  we  324 
Exalt  the  Lord  our  26 

Faith  is  the  brightest  273 
Far  as  thy  name  is  461 
Far  from  my  171 
Father,  I  bless  thy  598 
Father,  I  long,  I  659 
Father,  I  sing  thy  229 
Father,  we  v/ait  to  532 
Firm  and  unmoved  211 
Firm  as  the  earth  263 
Firm  was  my  health,  603 
Fools  in  their  heart  182 
P^orever  blessed  be  340 
Forever  shall  my  173 
From  age  to  age  361 
From  all  that  dwell  499 
From  deep  distress  204 
From  heaven  the  197 
From  thee,  my  God,  662 

Gentiles  by  nature  504 
Give  me  the  wings  337 
Give  thanks  to  God,li  449 
Give  thanks  to  God,  i  436 
Give  thanks  to  God  m445 
Give  thanks  to  God  t  78 
Give  to  our  God  77 
Give  to  the  Father  675 
Give  to  the  Lord,  ye  562 
Glory  to  God  that  287 
Glory  to  God  the  Fa  667 
Glory  to  God  the  Tr  664 
Go  preach  my  gospel  244 
Go  worship  at  150 
God  in  his  earthly  458 
God  is  a  Spirit  just  316 
God  is  the  Refuge  of  475 
God  my  Supporter  168 
God  of  eternal  love  442 
God  of  my  childhood  572 
God  of  my  life,  look  596 
God  of  my  mercy  304 
God  of  the  morning  547 
God  of  the  seas,  thy  12 
God  the  eternal  86 
God  who  in  various  92 
Good  is  the  Lord,  558 
Great  God,  attend  403 
Great  God,  how  infi  8 
Great  God,  how  oft  441 
Great  God,  indulge  417 
Great  God.  I  own  622 


mns  and  Psalms  as  they  are  now  arranged. 

Great  God,  the  96    I  love  the  windows 

Great  God,  thy  glories  45    I  send  the  joys  of 
Great  God  to  what    114    I  set  the  liOrd 
Great  God,  whose    489    I  sing  my  Saviour's 
Great  is  the  Lord  ex  444 
Great  is  the  Lord,  his  43 
Great  is  the  Lord  our  460 
Great  King  of  glory  222 
Great  Shepherd  of  463 
Great  was  the  day,  267 


Had  I  the  tongues  of  305 
Had  not  the  Lord,  586 
Happy  is  he  that  295 
Happy  the  church,  473 
Happy  the  city  580 
Happy  the  heart  296 
Happy  the  man  to  206 
Happy  the  man  wh  377 
Hark  !  from  the  634 
Hark !  the  Redeemer  538 
He  reigns  !  the  Lord  645 
He  that  hath  made  601 
Hear  me,  O  God,  595 
Hear  what  the  Lord  140 
Hear  what  the  voice  623 
Help,  Lord,  for  men  574 
Hence  from  my  soul  286 
Here  at  thy  cross,  228 
High  as  the  heavens  13 
High  in  the  heaven,  75 
High  on  a  hill  of  474 
Honour  to  thee,  670 
Hosanna  to  king  682 
Hosanna  to  our  685 
Hosanna  to  the  King  687 
Hosanna  to  the  Prin  683 
Hosan  na  to  the  P  of  1 124 
Hosanna  to  the  royal  684 
Hosanna  to  the  Son  686 
Hosanna  with  a  552 
How  are  thy  glories  533 
How  awful  is  thy  446 
How  beauteous  are  250 
How  can  I  sink  with  336 
How  condescending,  512 
How  did  my  heart  398 
How  fast  their  guilt  122 
How  full  of  anguish  372 
How  heavy  is  the  235 
How  honourable  is  472 
How  large  the  503 
How  long,  O  Lord,  357 
How  long  wilt  thou  355 
How  oft  have  sin  176 
How  pleasant,  how  402 
How  pleasant  'tis  397 
How  pleased  and  399 
How  rich  are  thy  520 
How  sad  our  state  236 
How  shall  I  praise  44 
How  shall  the  98 
How  short  and  hasty  614 
How  should  the  sons  24 
How  strong  thine  156 
How  sweet  and  521 
How  vain  are  all  329 
How  wondrous  great,  27 

I  cannot  bear  thine  376 
I  give  immortal  677 
I  hate  the  tempter  187 
I  lift  my  banners,  478 
I  lift  my  soul  to  328 
I  love  the  Lord,  he  606 


I  waited  patient  for 
I  will  extol  thee. 
If  God  succeed  not 
If  God  to  build  the 
I'll  bless  the  Lord 
I'll  praise  my  Maker 


I'll  speak  the 
I'm  not  ashamed  to 
In  all  my  vast 
In  anger,  Lord, 
In  Gabriel's  hand  a 


4ia 

332 
123 
121 
367 
604 
393 
394 
485 
19 
491 
322 
41 
600 
481 


In  God's  own  house  429 
In  Judah  God  of  old  588 
In  thine  own  ways,  578 
In  vain  tlie  wealthy  635 
In  vain  we  lavish  257 
Infinite  grief,  365 
Into  thine  hand,  605 
Is  there  ambition  in  283 
Is  this  the  kind  300 
It  is  the  Lord  our  619 

Jehovah  speaks,  let  259 
Jehovah  reigns,  he  9 
Jeliovah  reigns,  his  46 
Jesus,  in  thee  our  144 
Jesus  invites  his  510 
Jesus  is  gone  above  514 
Jesus  our  Lord  495 
Jesus  shall  reign  490 
Jesus  the  Man  of  195 
Jesus,  we  bless  thy  191 
Jesus,  we  bow  526 
Jesus,  with  all  thy  216 
Join  all  the  glorious  J 53 
Join  all  the  names  151 
Joy  to  the  world,  1 10 
Judge  me,  O  Lord,  391 
•  Judges  who  rule  the  593 
Just  are  thy  ways  284 

Kind  is  the  speech  541 

Laden  with  guilt  94 
Let  all  our  tongues  517 
Let  all  the  earth  CGO 
J^et  all  the  heathen  97 
Let  children  hear  the  82 
Let  everlasting  2-55 
Let  every  creature  69 
Let  every  mortal  252 
Let  every  tongue  thy  37 
Let  God  arise  in  all  55 
Let  God  the  Father  a  ()71 
Let  God  the  Father  1  672 
Let  God  the  Maker's  673 
Let  him  embrace  my  534 
Let  me  but  hear  my  258 
Let  mortal  tongues  480 
Let  others  boast  how  6() 
I^t  Pharisees  of  302 
Let  sinners  take  390 
Let  the  old  heathens  159 
Let  the  seventh  644 
Let  the  whole  race  7 
Let  the  wild  183 
Let  them  neglect  218 
Let  us  adore  th'  513 
Let  Zion  and  her  488 
Let  Zion  in  her  470 
Let  Zion  praise  the  566 


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TABLE  OP  FIRST  LINES. 


Life  and  immortal  272 
Life  is  the  time  to  609 
Lift  up  your  eyes  to  143 
liike  sheep  we  went  132 
Lo,  the  destr(»ying  164 
Lo,  the  young  tribes  569 
LOjWhat  a  glorious  C  424 
Lo,  what  a  glorious  s  497 
Lo,  what  an  299 
Long  as  I  live  I'll  23 
Long  have  I  sat  428 
Lord,  at  thy  temple  625 
Lord,  hast  thou  cast  576 
Lord,  how  divine  519 
L»ord,how  secure  and  285 
Lord,  how  secure  my  240 
Lord,  1  am  thine,  386 
Lord,  I  am  vile,  179 
Lord,  I  can  suffer  599 
Lord,  I  esteem  thy  100 
Lord,  I  have  made  101 
Lord,  I  will  bless  484 
Lord,!  would  180 
Lord,  if  thine  eyes  570 
Lord,  if  thou  dost  575 
Lord,  in  the  413 
I^ord  of  the  worlds  405 
Lord,  thou  hast  c  363 
Lord,  thou  hast  h  608 
Lord, thou  hast  search  40 
Lord,  thou  hast  seen  320 
Lord,  thou  wilt  hear  555 
Lord,  'tis  a  pleasant  459 
Lord,  we  adore  tliy  b  528 
Lord,  we  adore  thy  v  71 
Lord,  we  are  blind,  29 
Lord,  we  confess  225 
Lord,  we  have  464 
Lord,  what  a  feeble  617 
Lord,  what  a  heaven  172 
Lord,  what  a  thought  434 
Lord,  what  a  wretched  371 
Lord,  what  is  man,  612 
Lord,  what  was  man  190 
Lord,  when  I  count  556 
Lord,  when  my  160 
Lord,  when  thou  130 
Loud  hallelujahs  85 

Maker  and  sovereign  146 
Man  has  a  soul  of  432 
Mercy  and  judg  590 
Mine  eyes  and  my  353 
Mistaken  souls,  that  268 
My  dear  Redeemer,  113 
My  drowsy  powers,  351 
My  God,  accept  my  551. 
My  C  od ,  consider  my  359 
My  God,  how  end  550 
My  God,  how  many  281 
My  God,  in  whom  80 
My  God,  my  ever  571 
My  God,  my  King,  22 
My  God,  my  Life,  170 
My  God,  my  Portion,  169 
My  God,  permit  me  388 
My  God,  permit  my  418 
My  God,  the  Spring  373 
My  God,  the  steps  381 
My  God,  what  end  297 
My  God,  what  inw  319 
My  heart,  how  352 
My  heart  rejoices  347 
My  never-ceasing  15 
My  Refuge  is  the  384 
My  righteous  Judge,  349 
My  Saviour  and  my  457 
My  Saviour  God,  508 
My  Saviour,  my  200 
My  Shepherd  is  the  165 


My  Shepherd  will  166 
My  soul,  come,  633 
My  soul  forsakes  331 
My  soul,  how  lovely  404 
My  soul  lies  cleaving 358 
My  soul,  repeat  his  4 
My  soul,  thy  great  62 
My  spirit  looks  to  321 
My  spirit  sinks  279 
My  thoughts  on  630 
My  thoughts  surm  275 
My  trust  is  in  my  342 

Naked  as  from  the  315 
Nature  with  all  579 
Nature  with  open  518 
No,  I  shall  envy  433 
No,  I'll  repine  at  643 
No  more,  my  God,  201 
No  sleep  nor  453 
Nor  eye  hath  seen,  654 
Not  ail  the  blood  270 
Not  all  the  outward  219 
Not  different  food,  301 
Not  from  the  dust  67 
Not  the  malicious,  232 
Not  to  condemn  271 
Not  to  our  names,  50 
Not  to  ourselves,  who  48 
Not  to  the  terrors  of  462 
Not  with  our  mortal  298 
Now  be  my  heart  492 
Now  be  the  God  of  496 
Now  by  the  bowels  300 
Now  for  a  tune  of  133 
Now  from  the  138 
Now  have  our  hearts  522 
Now  I'm  convinced  73 
Now  in  the  galleries  545 
Now  in  the  heat  of  567 
Now  let  a  spacious  58 
Now  let  our  lips  119 
Now  let  our  mourn  139 
Now  let  our  pains  be  524 
Now  let  the  Father  669 
Ne  w  let  the  Lord,  369 
JNow  may  the  God  577 
Now  plead  my  467 
Now  Satan  comes  188 
Now  shall  my  inward  47' 
Now  shall  my  solemn  486 
Now  to  the  great  676 
Now  to  the  Lord  a  104 
Now  to  the  Lord ,  that  1 52 
Now  to  the  power  226 

O  all  ye  nations,  498 
O  bless  the  Lord,  39 
O  blessed  souls  are  205 
O  for  a  shout  of  129 
O  for  an  overcoming  621 
O  God,  my  Refuge,  350 
O  God  of  grace  362 
O  God  of  mercy,  308 
O  God,  to  whom  383 
O  happy  man,  395 
O  happy  nation,  1 
O  howl  love  thy  99 
O  if  my  soul  were  310 
O  Lord,  how  many  549 
O  Lord,  our  heavenly  54 
O  Lord,  our  Lord,  134 
O  that  the  Lord  233 
O  that  thy  statutes  333 
O  the  Almighty  51 
O  the  delights,  661 
O  thou  that  hear'st  364 
O  thou  whose  grace  313 
O  thou  whose  justi^i?  346 
O  what  a  stifl"  435 


Of  justice  and  of  392 
Often  I  seek  my  539 
Once  more,  my  soul,  548 
Our  days,  alas  !  610 
Our  God,  how  firm  175 
Our  God,  our  Help  616 
Our  land,  O  Lord,  592 
Our  sins,  alas  !  how  655 
Our  souls  shall  107 
Our  spirits  join  530 
Out  of  the  depths  203 

Plunged  in  a  gulf  157 
Praise,  everlasting  266 
Praise  waits  in  Zion,  409 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  e  470 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  m  18 
Praise  ye  the  Lord ,  'tis  76 
Preserve  me.  Lord,  239 

Raise  thee,  my  soul,  658 
Raise  your  trium  33 
Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  60 
Remember,  Lord,  639 
Return,  O  God  of  374 
Rise,  rise,  my  soul,  14 

Saints,  at  your  314 
Salvation  is  forever  227 
Salvation,  O  the  224 
Save  me,  O  God,  118 
Save  me,  O  Lord,  344 
See  what  a  living  423 
See  where  the  648 
Shall  the  vile  race  25 
Shall  we  go  on  to  334 
Shall  wisdom  cry  254 
Show  pity.  Lord  5  327 
Shine,  mighty  God,  581 
Shout  to  the  Lord,  587 
Sin  has  a  thousand  185 
Sin,  like  a  venom  186 
Sing,  all  ye  nations  52 
Sing  to  theLord  aloud  437 
Sing  to  the  Lord  Jeh425 
Sing  to  the  Lord  who  68 
j  Sing  to  the  Lord  with  84 
i  SingtotheLord,yed  111 
SingtotheLord,  yeh563 
Sitting  around  our  531 
So  did  the  Hebrew  269 
So  let  our  lips  -and  230 
Songs  of  immortal  56 
Soon  as  I  heard  408 
Stand  up,  my  soul,  339 
Stoop  down,  my  ^  632 
Strait  is  the  way,  223 
Sure  there's  a  72 
Sweet  is  the  memory  16 
Svi^eet  is  the  work,  420 

Teach  me  the  613 
Terrible  God,  who  20 
Th'  Almighty  reigns  213 
That  awful  day  will  646 
That  man  is  bless'd  293 
The  earth  forever  452 
The  glories  of  my  88 
The  God  Jehovah  141 
The  God  of  glory  652 
The  God  of  mercy  668 
The  God  of  our  81 
The  heavens  declare  95 
The  King  of  glory  109 
The  King  of  saints  456 
The  lands  that  long  148 
The  law  by  Moses  246 
The  law  commands,  241 
I  The  Lord  appears  348 
,  The  Lord  declar*^  242 


The  Lord  descendlng249 
The  Lord,  how  38 
The  Lord  is  come,  106 
The  Lord  Jehovah  47 
The  Lord  Jehovah  11 
The  Lord  my  107 
The  Lord  of  glory  is  407 
The  Lord  of  glory  r  10 
The  Lord  on  high  260 
The  Lord,  the  Judge,  649 
The  Lord,  the  J.  his  317 
The  Lord  the  sov.  K.  90 
The  Lord  the  S  sends  651 
The  majesty  of  115 
The  man  is  ever  378 
The  memory  of  our  523 
The  praise  of  Zion  410 
The  promise  of  my  511 
The  promise  was  5(1(5 
The  true  Messiah  145 
TJie  voice  of  my  537 
The  wondering  543 
The  wonders,  163 
Thee  we  adore,  615 
Thee  will  1  love,  366 
Tliere  is  a  house  not629 
There  is  a  land  of  626 
Tliere  was  an  hour  194 
These  clorious  657 
Tliink,"mighty  God,  640 
This  is  the  day  422 
This  is  the  word  2 18 
This  spacious  128 
Thou  art  my  Portion,  3 J  8 
Thou  God  of  love,  3q5 
Thou,  whom  my  535 
Thrice  happy  man  294 
Through  every  age,  618 
Thus  did  the  sons  507 
Thus  far  the  Lord  553 
Thus  I  resolved  306 
Thus  saith  the  first,  237 
Thus  saith  the  high  261 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  1 238 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  ,y  162 
Thus  saith  the  mer  505 
Thus  saith  the  Ruler  135 
Thus  saith  the  wis.  255 
Thus  the  eternal  493 
Thus  the  great  494 
Tliy  favours.  Lord,  5 
Thy  mercies  fill  290 
Thy  name,  500 
Thy  works  of  70 
Time,  what  an  611 
'Tis  by  the  faith  274 
'Tis  bv  thy  strength  559 
'Tis  from  the  151 
'Tis  not  the  law  443 
To  God  I  cried  with  280 
To  God  I  made  my  30 
To  God  the  Father,  665 
To  God  the  Fa's  i  679,680 
To  God  the  great,  467 
To  God  the  only  214 
To  heaven  I  lift  my  64 
To  him  that  chose  678 
To  our  Almighty  251 
To  our  eternal  681 
To  thee  before  the  389 
To  thee,  most  holy,  591 
To  thine  almighty  585 
'Twas  by  an  order  93 
'Twas  for  our  sake,  116 
'Twas  from  thy  59 
'Twas  in  the  557 
'Twas  on  that  dark,  509 
'Twas  the  commis  501 

Unshaken  as  the  210 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


IX 


Up  from  my  youth,  443 
Tip  to  the  fields  330 
Up  to  the  hills  I  lift  63 
Up  to  the  Lord  that  6 
Upward  I  lift  mine  65 

Vain  are  the  hopes  220 
Vain  are  the  hopes  the  198 
Vain  man,  on  foolish  440 

W e  are  a  garden  542 
We  hless  tlie  Lord,  79 
We  bless  the  prophetl49 
We  love  the  Lord,  584 
We  sing  tlie  525 
We  sing  the  glories  479 
Welcome,  sweet  419 
Well,  the  Redeem  142 
What  different  231 
What  equal  honours  158 
What  happy  men  656 
What  mighty  man,  477 
Wliat  shall  I  render  411 
When  Christ  to  650 


When  God  is  nigh  641 
When  God,  provok  582 
When  God  restored  483 
When  God  revealed  482 
When  I  can  read  375 
When  I  survey  the  515 
When  I  with  57 
When  in  the  light  431 
When  Israel,  freed  447 
When  Israel  sins  439 
When  man  grows  36 
When  overwhelmed  368 
When  pain  and  341 
When  strangers  544 
When  the  first  215 
When  the  great  184 
When  the  great  Judg  74 
When  we  are  607 
Whence  do  our  42 
Where  are  the  199 
Where  shall  the  289 
Where  shall  we  go  454 
While  1  keep  207 
While  men  grow  bold  3 


Who  can  describe  312 
Who  has  believed  131 
Who  is  this  fair  one  546 
Who  sliall  ascend  451 
Wlio  shall  inhabit  450 
Who  shall  the  276 
Who  will  arise  and  243 
Why  did  the  Jews  127 
Why  did  the  nations  147 
Why  do  the  proud  636 
Why  do  the  wealthy  291 
Why  doth  the  Lord  573 
Why  doth  the  man  637 
Why  do  we  mourn  631 
Why  does  your  face,  209 
Why  hath  my  God  120 
Why  is  my  heart  356 
Why  should  I  vex  382 
Why  should  the  325 
Why  should  this  435 
Whv  should  we  627 
Will  God  forever  465 
With  all  my  powers  212 
i  With  cheerful  voice  153 


With  earnest  longing 278 

With  holy  fear,  653 

With  joy  we  262 

Willi  my  whole  647 
With  my  whole  h  1' v  277 

With  reverence  let  53 

With  songs  and  561 

Would  you  behold  69 

Ye  angels  round  674 

Ye  holy  souls  in  61 

Ye  islands  of  the  112 

Ye  nat'ons  round  83 

Ye  servants  of  tlie  35 

Ye  sons  of  Adam,  568 

Ye  sons  of  men,  602 

Ye  sons  of  pride,  638 

Ye  that  delight  31 

Ye  that  obey  th'  400 

Ye  tribes  of  Adam  9J 
Yet  (saith  the  Lord)  17^ 

Zion  rejoice,  and  58t; 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURE5S^ 

VERY  MUCH  ENLARGED^ 


GENEL%S. 


i. 

58 

ii.  17. 

181 

iii.  1,  15,.  17. 

256 

iii.  15. 

V.  8, 

162 

V.  5 

,  79 

iii.  24. 

V.  7, 

516 

xii.  1,  4. 

V.  4, 

274 

XV.  18.  V. 

2—5, 

436 

xvii.  7. 

503 

xvii.  7,  10. 

505 

xvii.  17.       V.  6,  7 

,  35 

xxii.  6 — 14. 

314 

xxii.  18. 

V.  5, 

107 

xxviii.  17. 

519 

22,  21. 
EXODUS. 

71 

iii.  10. 

V.9, 

436 

vi.  6. 

446 

vii.  9. 
vii.  20,  21. 


V.  9,  436 
v.  10,  436 


viii  6,17,24.  v.  11, 436 
X.  13,  14.  V.  12, 436 
X.  22.  V.  10,436 

xii.  13,  23,  23,  27, 

29,  164.    V.  13,  436 

xii.  35,  36.      v.  15,  436 

xiii.  21.  V.  16.  436 

V.  5  438 
Xiv.  12,  446.     V.  4,  438 

xiv.  26,  27.  V.  3,  156 
XV  1,  6,  10,  583 
XV.  3.  V.  8,  579 
XV.  8.  V.  4,  438 

xvi.  4,  14, 15.  439 

xvii.  6.      V  17,  18,  436 

V.  6,  438 
Xix.  16—18.  462 
xix.  18—20.  x244 
xxviii.  2,  &c.  V.  1 , 144 
XXX.  8.  448 
xxxiv.  23,24.  453 

LEVITICUS, 
iii.  2,  8.  270 

viii.  12.  454,  453 

ix.  8.  v.  2, 144 


xi-v.  51.  v.  5, 179 

xvi.  6,  11, 17.  24 

V.  2,  144 

xvii.  15.  V.  5,  144 
NUMBERS. 

x.  35,  36.  453 

xi.  1,4,10.     V.  7, 8, 438 

xi.  6—9,  31—33.  439 
XX.  11.  V.  10,  150 

V.  17, 18,  436 
XX.  28.  448 
xxi.  24—26, 35.  v.  4, 444 
xxiii.  19.  265 

xxxiii.  38  448 
DEUTERONOMY. 

i.  38.  V.  5,  448 
iii.  28.  448 
V.  29.  V.  5,  437 
viii.  15.          V.  10,  150 

xxxi.  3,  23.      V.  5,  448 

xxxii.  29,  30.  437 
xxxii.  49, 50.      624, 448 

xxxiv.  1—8.      624,  626 
V.  4,  448,  V.  5,  156 

JOSHUA, 
iii.  13,  16.  447 

xii.  7,  &c.  V.  4,  444 
xxiii.  14,  15.  265 

JUDGES. 

xiii.  8.  148 

RUTH. 

ii.  12.  v.  6,  3 

I.  SAMUEL. 

xii.  24.  482,483 
XV.  29.  265 
XXV.  29.  V.  7,  153 

V.  7,  151 

II.  SAMUEL. 

vi.  15.  129 

xxiii.  4.          V.  5,  150 

V.  5,  151 
I.  KINGS, 

viii.  27— 30P  5 

viii.  29,  30.    v.  14,  150 

X.  8,  15—18.  115 


11.  KINGS, 
vi.  17.  474 

L  CHRONICLES, 
vi.  31.  453,  454 

XV.  1.  453,  454 

xvi.  1.  453,  454 

II.  CHRONICLES, 
ix.  7,  17—19  115 
xxix.  23.  270 
EZRA. 

iii.  11.  77 
ix.  6.  360,  282 
ix.  13.  V.  2,  4 

V.  5,  38 
NEHEMIAH. 
ix.  7,  8.  V.  4,  274 

ix.  10.  436 
ix.  11.  446  V.  2,  12 
ix.  12.  V.  16,  433 

ix.  15.  V.  6,  438 

JOB. 

i.  6—13.         V.  5,  217 

i.  21.  315 

ii.  1—9.  V.  5,  217 

iv.  17—21.  25 
V.  6—8.  *  67 
ix.  2—10.  24 
ix.  12.  V.  4,  28 
ix.  19.  V.  4,  44 
xi.  7—9.  27 

xi.  7—12.  28 

xiii.  15.  71 

xiv.  4.  177 

V.  5,  376 
xix  25—27.  642 

xxii.  5.  V.  5,  517 

xxiii.  9, 10, 11.  V.  2, 3,  30 
XXV.  5.  V.  6,  28 
XX  vi.  11—14.  28 

xxxvii.  22.  20 

xxxviii.  7.       V.  3,  298 

V.  2  184 

xii.  1,  21,  31.   V.  5,  12 

PSALMS, 
ii.  6,  9.  121 
ii.  10,  11.      V.  4,  r>,  13 


xl.  2,  3. 


ii.  12  V.  4,  15 

ii.  12.  V.  4,  15.. 

iii.  5,  6.  552,  551 

iv.  8.  553,  554 
V.  3.  548,  55S 
vi.  6.  V.  2,  337 
ix.  17.  630 
xvii.  14.  433 
xix.  1 — 3.  .  548 
xix.  5 — 9.  547 
xxiv.  7—10.  V.  3,  472 
xxxiii.  4,  6,8, 10,21,  265 
xxxvi.  9.        V.  5,  15] 

V.  5,  1.53 
217 

xlvi.  5,  6.  473 
xlviii.  473 
xlviii.  14.  V.  5,  153 
xlix.  14.  387 
li.  5.  177 
li.  10.  V.  4,  189 

Iv.  6.  V.  6,  331 

Iv.  6—8.  332 
Ixv.  11.  V.  4—7,  611 
ixviii.  17.  474 
Ixviii.  19.  V.4— 7,  611 
Ixxii.  15, 17, 19.  V.  4, 148 
Ixxiii.  24,  25.  v.  5,  151 
Ixxiii.  25.  169,  170 
Ixxvii.  7—9.  354 
Ixxvii.  10.  71 
Ixxvii.  ]6— 19.  17 
Ixxxiv.  10.  419 
Ixxxv.  10.  V.  3,  102 
V.  2,  533 
Ixxxix.  14.  V.  7,  44 
Ixxxix.  48.  634 
xc.  1,  2.  14,  8 

xc.  9.  4,  614 

ciii.  1,  2.  336 
ciii.  19.  6,  13 

civ.  4.  157,  115 

evil  23—29.  12 
ex.  3.  183 
cxi.  9.  V.  3,  107 

Lcxvi.  12.  336 


z 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES 


cxviii.  24.  419 
cxix.  5.  V.  6,  94 

cxix.  24.  94 
cxix.  25.  329 
cxxiv.  587 
cxxvi.  3.  V.  4,  183 
cxxxix.  13 — 16.  66 
cxxxix.  23,  24.  326 
cxiiii.  8.  553 
cxivii.  19,  20.  92 
cxiviii.  88 
cxlviii.  2.  86 
cxlix.  579 

PROVERBS, 
iii.  24.    V.  3, 5, 553,  554 
4i.  6—11.        V.  2,  351 
viii.  22—32.  254 

viii.  34—36.  255 

ix.  5.  523 
svii.  17.   V.  6,  151,  153 

ECCLESIASTE'S. 
2.  432 
ix.  4—6,  10.  609 

xi.  9.  568,  569 

xii.  1,  7.  567 
xii  14.  568,  569 

SOLOMON'S  SONG, 
i.  2—5,  12,  13,  17,  534 

i.  7.  535 

ii.  1.  V.  5,  150 

V.  5,  287 
ii.  1—4,  6,  7.  536 
ii.  3.  V.  1,  287 

ii.  3,  4.  516 
ii.  8—13.  537 
ii.  14,  16,  17.  538 

ii.  16.  286 

iii.  1 — 5.  539 

iii.  2.  540 

IV.  1,  10,  11,  7,  9,  8.  541 

iv.  12,  14,  15.  542 

V.  1.  542 
V.  9—12.  14—16.  543 
V.  10—16.  V.  18.  150 
vi.  1—3,  12.  544 
tni.  5,  6,  9,  ;.2,  13.  545 
viii.  5—7,  13,  14.  546 
viii.  6.  V.  3,  275 

ISAIAH. 
25.  V.  9,  150 

vu.  14,  145.  V.  1,  150 
viii.  20.  V.  5,  94 


X.  2. 

X.  2,  6,  7. 
xiv.  12. 
xxvi.  1. 
xxvi.  1 — 6. 
xxvi.  8—20. 
xxvi.  12. 
xxviii.  12. 
xxviii.  16. 


xxviii.  20. 

xxxii.  2. 

xxxiii.  14. 
xxxv.  8. 
xxxviii.  9,  &c. 
xl.  9,  10. 
xl.  17. 
xl.  27—31 
xl.  28,  31.  I 
xlii.  21. 
xiiii.  25. 
xii  v.  22. 
xlv.  1,  5. 
xlv.  7. 
xlv.  9. 
xlv.  21—24. 
xlv.  24. 
slvili.  10. 


259,  260 
148 
V.  3,  184 
217 
472 
578 
V.  6,  223 
432 
455 

V.  13,  150 

199 


228 
20 
193 
607 
250 
V.  6,  659 
42 
338 
163,  162 
209 
200 
V.  7,  584 
550 
V.  4,  28 
259,  260 
200 
V.  9,  150 


234,  200 


x!ix.  13—17.  471 
1.  10,  11.  199 
Iii.  7—10.  250 
liii.  1—5,  10—12.  131 
liii.  6—9,  12.  132 
liii.  8.  V.  3,  103 

liii.  10,  11.  V.  4,  138 
Iv.  1,  2,  7.  252 
Iv.  1,  9,  7.  257 
Ivii.  15,  16.  149 
lix.  20.  V.  5,  153 

Ixi.  10.  202 
Ixii.  1,  2,  6,  8,  11.  250 
Ixiii.  1—3.  477 
Ixiii.  4—7.  478 
Ixv.  17.  221 
Ixv.  20.  567 

JEREMIAH, 
ii.  2.  540 

ii.  6.  371 

viii.  21,  22,  91.  v.  2,  248 

ix.  23,  24.  193 

xiii.  23.  183 

xiv.  22.  V.  5,  49 
xxiii.  6. 

xxxvi.  2,  4, 17, 18, 
22,23,  25,  27,29, 
32.  v.  2  93 

LAMENTATIONS. 

i.  12.  311 

iii.  23.  550 

EZEKIEL. 
xvl.  8.        V.  3,  4,  540 
xvi.  3.  155 
xxxiii.  30,  31.  428 
xxxvi.  25 — 27.  257 

xxxvi.  26.  352 

xxxvii.  4,  10.  V.  5,  225 

v.  2,  248 
DANIEL. 

ii.  21.  591 

ii.  44.  146,  127 

iii.  12,  16.       V.  4,  161 

iv.  34,  35.  28,  45 
vi.  13.            V.  4,  161 

vi.  10.  390 

vii.  14.  490 

HOSEA. 
ii.  14.  537 

ii.  19,  20.  541 

iii.  5.  303,  173 
vi.  3,  4.          356,  442 

vi.  6.  238 

vii.  11.  356 

x.  2.  V.  3,  329 

xi.  4.         V.  4,  5,  614 

V.  3,  4,  388 

xiii.  9.  2.36 

xiv.  9.  V.  8,  9,  582,  449 

JOEL. 

i.  5.  440 

ii.  15,  17.  577 

AMOS. 

iv.  12.  634,  629 
V.  21—25.         238,  650 

viii.  9,  10.  576 


ix.  2,  3. 


40 


JONAH, 
ii.  2.  361,  70 

ii.  3.  279 
ii.  4.  605 
V.  14,  150 

MICAH. 
ii.  7.  V.  4,  403 

ii.  10.  432 
V.  2.  105 

vi.  6,  8.  238 

vii.  203,  204 
^il   18,  19,       209,  257 


NAHUM. 
i.  Q— 7.  21 
i.  2—9.  563 
i.  15.  250,  333 

HABAKKUK. 
i.  2.  357,  355 

i.  4.  466 

ii.  4.  271 
ii.  12,  13.  476 

ii.  14.  490 

iii.  8-10.  V.  6-9,446,447 
ZEPHANIAH. 

iii.  12.  357,  279,  313 
iii.  14—17.       475,  476 

HAGGAI 
ii.  7.         V.  5,  6,  107 
ZECHARIAH. 

ii.  5.  V.  2,  581 

vi.  13.  V.  4,  494 

xii.  10.  365,  310 

xiii.  1.     V.  4,  236,  2-57 

V.  8,  150 
xiii.  9.  V.  9,  150 

xiii.  7.  135 
MALACHI. 

iii.  1.  V.  3,  151 

iii.  3,  4.         V.  9,  150 

iv.  2.  V.  16,  150 

V.  3,  221 
MATTHEW. 

ii.  1—11.  100 

iii.  7.  V.  2,  494 

iii.  9.  220 

iv.  1—11.  V.  3,  113 
iv.  16.  259,  260 
V.  3—12.  370 

vii.  13,  14.  189 

V.  1,  6,  377 
ix.  12.  186 
xi.  5.  126 
xi.  19.  V.  6,  151 

v.  6,  153 
xi.  25—27.  195 

xi.  28—30  253 

xii.  20.  262 

xii.  50.    V.  6,  151,  153 

xiii.  16,  17.  250 
xiii.  45,  46.      v.  3,  94 

xiii.  49,  50.     v.  7,  115 

xiv.  25.  v.  6,  134 
xvi.  18.  455 

xvi.  24.  227 

xvii.  4.  287 

xvii.  27.         V.  6,  134 

xviii.  20.  453,  454 

xix.  27.  336 
xix.  28.  V.  5—8,  387 
xxi.  9.      422,  423,  684 

xxi.  35,  16.  564 

xxii.  17-21.  589 
xxii.  44.  493 
xxii.  37—40.  237 

12.  V.  5,  574 

XXV.  31,  32.  V.  7,  151 
V.  7,  153 
XXV.  33.  V.  6,  380 
XXV.  34,  41,  46.  646 
V.  7,  8,  648 
xxvi.  26—30.    509,  511 

xxvi.  53.  115 

xxvii.  29.  V.  6,  661 
xxvii.  35.  136 
xxvii.  45.  V.  4,  311 
xxvii.  40.  524 

xxvii.  51—53.  126 

xxviii.  1—8.  421 
xxviii.  18,  20.  244 
xxviii.  19,  211  501 

MAR  f. 
ii.  17.  186 


iv.  33. 
V.  1—16. 
ix.  24. 
X.  14. 
X.  28. 

xiv.  22—26. 
XV.  17. 
XV.  24—45. 
XV.  33, 
XV.  34. 
xvi.  2—6. 
xvi.  15 — 17 
xvi.  15 — 18. 

LUKE. 

i.  26. 

i  30—33. 
i  46  ^0,  54,  55. 

i.  68,  69,  76—79. 

ii.  10—14. 
ii.  13. 

ii.  25,  28,  36,  38.  109 
ii.  27—32.        625,  522 


V.  2,  151 

186 
V.  3,  236 
503 
V.  3,  4,  336 
509,  511 
V.  6,  661 
136 
V.  4,  311 
524 
421 
244 
367 

474 
105 
107 
496 
105 
474,  115 


iii.  4,  5. 

v.  4,  6. 
V.  31. 

vi.  12. 

vii.  47,  48. 
X.  21. 

X.  21,  22. 
X.  2-:. 

xii.  16,  21. 

xiii.  24. 


V.  4,  111 
V.  6,  134 

186' 
113 
V.  3,  241 

195 
194 
250 
433 
22:3 


xiv.  16,  17,  2:— 23.  520 
xiv.  17,  22,  23.  521 
XV.  7,  10.  312,  115 
XV.  11—24. 
xvi.  19—26. 
xvi.  20,  22. 


307 
630 
631 

V.  .5,  114 
V.  5,  223 
13 


xvi.  22. 
xviii.  1. 
xviii.  7,  8. 
xviii.  8.  v.  5,  285 

xviii.  10—14.  283 

xviii.  28.      V.  3,  4,  336 

xix.  10.  V.  4,  351 
xix.  38,  40,  684 

xxi.  28.  V.  4,  645 

xxii.  19,  20.  509,  511 
xxii.  39,  41.  113 
xxii.  43.  114,  115 

xxii.  44.  524 

xxiii.  33—47.  136 

xxiii.  34.   V.  5,  145,  ,530 

xxiv.  1—8.  421 
xxiv.  26.  121 

JOHN, 
i.  1,  3,  14.  103 
i.  9.         V.  5,  151,  153 
i.  13.  219 
i.  16.  V.  1,  149 

i.  17.  246 
i.  29—32,  36.  496 
i.  47. 


ii.  17. 

iii.  3—8. 
iii.  14—16. 
iii.  15. 
iii.  16. 
iii.  16—18. 
iii.  33. 
iii.  34. 

iii.  36. 

iv.  14. 

iv.  24. 
V.  95. 

v.  36. 
V.  39. 

vi.  31,  35,  39. 


V.  3,  208 
V.  2,  113 
219 
2ti9 
241 
196 
271 
264 
V.  5,  457 
272 
V,  4,  94 
316 
948 
V.  2,  93 
V.  9,  94 
513 


vi.  32,  33,  48—51. 

525,  o^t- 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


V.  4, 

156 

viii.  56. 

108 

vi.  55. 

122 

ix.  21—23,  20. 

192 

vi.  66. 

V.  3, 

189 

X  4 

108 

vi).  18. 

V.  6, 

162 

X.  18 

V  5 

244 

viii.  56. 

V.  2, 

273 

xi.  2 

442 

X.  7,  9. 

V.  12, 

150 

xi.  16  17 

604 

X.  10. 

32 

xi.  25  26. 

^\Jm 

442 

X.  17,  18. 

V.  4, 

135 

vii  14 

V  6 

V  u, 

451 

X.  28,  29. 

263 

xiii    1  —7 

589 

xii.  32. 

269, 

163 

xiv   17  19 

301 

xiii.  15. 

113 

XV.  5. 

113 

-viii.  15. 

v»  5, 

151 

V.  5 

.  51 

xiii.  23,  25. 

523 

XV.  8. 

503 

xiv.  2.  3. 

514 

XV.  13. 

270 

xiv.  6^ 

V.  11, 

150 

xvi.  20. 

281 

V. 

5,  151, 

153 

V.  7, 

413 

xiv.  19. 

513 

I.  CORI>' rillANS. 

XV.  1,  5. 

V.  6, 

150 

1*  ^23^ 

247, 

518 

xvi.  14. 

V.  7, 

163 

i.  26—31. 

193 

xvi.  16. 

514 

i.  30. 

234, 

235 

XV  ii.  4. 

121 

ii.  7. 

V.  3, 

249 

V.  4, 

226 

ii.  9,  10. 

654 

xix.  2. 

V.  6, 

661 

iii.  6,  7. 

247 

xix.  30. 

121 

iii.  11; 

V.  13, 

150 

xix.  34. 

136, 

517 

iv.  12. 

V.  6, 

451 

\x.  1. 

421 

v.  7. 

164 

XX.  20. 

519 

vi.  3.  V. 

5—8, 

387 

XX.  20,  27. 

V.  5, 

529 

vi.  10,  11. 

332 

XX.  28. 

V.  10, 

151 

vii.  29. 

611 

ACTS. 

ix.  27. 

223 

i. 

591 

X.  4. 

v.  10, 

150 

V.  15,  16,  7 

x.  16,  17. 

510 

i.  9.  - 

124 

X.  31. 

V.  6, 

161 

i.  11. 

126 

X.  32. 

301 

ii,  1—11. 

267 

xi.  1.       V.  4,  337, 

113 

ii,  23— B8, 

123 

xi.  23—26. 

509, 

526 

ii  23—36. 

136 

xiii.  1 — 3. 

305 

ii  38. 

501 

xiii.  2—7,  13. 

302 

ii  39. 

V.  3,  4, 

504 

xiii.  10,  12. 

412 

iii.  22.  V.  2, 108,  v.  4, 

151 

XV.  3. 

529 

V.  3, 

245 

XV.  55 — 57. 

621 

iv.  24—28. 

146 

II.  CORINTHIANS. 

iv.  32. 

V.  7, 

521 

i.  12. 

285 

vii.  37. 

V.  2, 

108 

i.  20. 

265 

viii.  4. 

V.  5, 

244 

ii.  11. 

187 

viii.  33 

V.  3, 

103 

ii.  16. 

247 

xii.  7. 

474 

iv.  17,  18. 

275 

xiii.  26. 

224 

V.  1,  5—8. 

029 

xiii.  46. 

V.  2, 

490 

V.  7. 

274 

xiv.  15 — 17. 

309 

V.  5, 

125 

xvi.  14,  15, 

33. 

305 

V.  3 

,71 

xvi.  31. 

241 

V.  14  19C 

,  197, 

515 

xvii.  30. 

31 

V.  14,  15. 

161, 

215 

XX.  24. 

375 

v.  17. 

221 

xxvi.  28. 

189 

v.  19. 

155 

ROMANS. 

ix.  15. 

157, 

33 

i.  16.        248,  322, 

527 

X.  17. 

193 

i.  28. 

V.  3,  4, 

437 

xi..2. 

540 

ii.  4. 

309 

.  31 

xi.  14. 

V.  3, 

188 

ii.  5. 

V.  Q,  21 

xi.  7,  9,  10. 

258 

iii.  10—18. 

V.  4,  5, 

182 

xii.  9,  10. 

V.  4, 

532 

iii.  19—22. 

198 

V.  6, 

223 

iii.  20. 

241 

GALATIANS. 

iv.  C>— 8. 

208, 

206 

ii.  20. 

V.  5, 

151 

iv.  19,  20. 

V.  G,  7 

,  35 

V.  5, 

153 

iv.  20,  21. 

266 

V.  5, 

518 

V.  6,  8. 

157 

iii.  10,  11,  22. 

241 

V.  8. 

196 

iii.  13,  14. 

530 

V.  12—14. 

183 

iii  26. 

V.  1, 

272 

V.  12—21. 

178 

iv.  4, 

256 

vi.  1,  2,  6. 

234 

iv.  5,  G.  V. 

9,  10, 

161 

vi  3,  6. 

602 

iv.  6. 

161 

vi.  9. 

V.  5,  6, 

136 

V.  2—6. 

506 

vii.  8,  9,  14 

,  24. 

240 

V.  14. 

V.  3, 

237 

vii.  11. 

185 

V.  17. 

231 

vii.  15,  19. 

231 

223 

V.  22,  23. 

533 

viii.  14,  16. 

325 

vi.  7,  8. 

185 

viii.  28. 

71 

vi.  14.  515,  iB9, 527, 228 

viii.  33. 

531 

EPHESIANS. 

Viii.  33—39 

276 

i.  3—6. 

191 

i.  7. 

531 

iii.  3,  5,  6. 

246 

i.  13,  14. 

325 

iii.  7—11. 

426. 

427 

i.  17—20 

324 

iii.  13. 

185 

ii.  1,  5. 

V.  2, 

224 

iv.  2. 

428 

ii.  12. 

433 

iv.  7. 

426, 

427 

ii.  13. 

222 

iv.  15,  16. 

2(a 

ii.  20. 

V.  13, 

150 

V.  7. 

2()2 

iii.  9,  19. 

103 

v.  12—14. 

428 

iii  IG— 21. 

430 

vi.  11,  12. 

337 

iv.  8 

130 

vi.  17—19. 

176 

iv.  15. 

V  7, 

150 

vii,  22. 

V.  7, 

151 

iv.  17—19 

183 

vii.  23—27. 

144 

iv  30—32. 

300 

vii.  1,  3,  21,23—25. 

494 

v.  23. 

V.  7, 

150 

vii.  25. 

V.  2, 

149 

V.  25. 

529 

ix.  7,  12,  24,  2o. 

144 

v.  27. 

346 

ix.  11,  &c. 

v.  8, 

151 

vi.  16. 

V.  2, 

375 

ix.  14,  26. 

512 

PHILIPPIANS. 

ix.  26. 

162, 

lo3 

i.  23. 

633 

ix.  27. 

615 

ii.  2. 

300 

X.  1. 

108 

ii.  6—8. 

103 

X.  1—12. 

145 

ii.  6. 

V.  5, 

102 

X.  4—9. 

162, 

1C3 

ii.  7,  8. 

215 

X.  12. 

V.  8, 

151 

ii.  9—11. 

661 

X.  19,  20. 

401 

iii.  7—9. 

201 

X.  28. 

246 

iv.  8. 

310, 

326 

xi.  1,  3,  8,  10. 

273 

COLOSSIANS. 

xii.  1 — 4. 

337 

i.  9—13. 

xii.  2. 

269 

i.  14. 

531 

V.  5, 

22G 

i.  16. 

103 

xii.  15. 

V.  6, 

182 

i.  20. 

164 

xii.  18—23. 

4G2 

ii.  9. 

V  14, 

150 

xii.  24. 

164 

ii.  12. 

502 

xii.  29. 

10 

ii.  14,  15. 

334, 

685 

xiii.  7,  8. 

619 

ii.  15. 

256 

xiii.  10,  15. 

V.  6, 

423 

iii.  3. 

372 

JAMES. 

iii.  4. 

642 

i.  17. 

V.  5 

,  44 

iii.  5. 

223 

i.  26. 

V.  5, 

223 

iii.  16. 

99 

ii.  10. 

241 

I.  THESSALONIANS. 

ii.  17—20,  26. 

268 

iv.  13—17. 

643 

iv.  7. 

188 

iv.  16, 

V.  8, 

115 

iv.  14. 

611 

V.  10. 

529 

I.  PETER. 

I.  TIMOTHY. 

i.  3—5. 

125 

i.  11. 

249 

i.  7. 

V.  9, 

150 

i.  13.          V.  3,  4, 

521 

i.  8. 

298, 

270 

ii.  1—3. 

589 

i.  11. 

12] 

ii.  5. 

401 

i.  18,  19. 

512 

V.  6, 

151 

ii.  2. 

161 

V.  6, 

153 

ii.  4,  6. 

455 

iii.  15. 

453 

ii.  21. 

V.  5, 

151 

iii.  16. 

155 

ii..  21,  22. 

113 

V.  6, 

103 

ii.  24.  , 

163, 

162 

vi.  16. 

V.  2, 

44 

iii.  18. 

335 

II.  TIMOTHY. 

v.  8. 

188 

i.  9,  10. 

226 

II.  PETER. 

i.  12. 

322, 

375 

i.  19. 

93 

ii.  1. 

V.  4, 

532 

iii.  5—15. 

68 

iii.  5. 

189 

iii.  7—14. 

435 

iii.  15,  16. 

92 

I.  JOHN 

iii.  16.  17. 

93 

i.  7. 

209 

iv.  6-^,  18. 

339 

ii.  1. 

V  9, 

151 

iv.  7,  8. 

628 

ii.  16. 

431 

TITUS. 

ii.  19. 

180 

i.  2. 

176 

ii.  20,  27. 

V.  4, 

166 

ii.  10—13. 

230 

iii.  1,  3. 

161 

ii.  13. 

V.  6, 

514 

iii.  5. 

163 

ii.  3—7. 

225 

iii.  8. 

V  5, 

226 

HEBREWS. 

V.  4,  5. 

431 

i.  1,  2. 

92 

v.  6,  8. 

517 

i.  3. 

V.  2, 

151 

JUDE 

i.  5. 

V.  4, 

102 

6. 

J  96, 

197 

i.  6. 

106 

24,  25. 

214 

i.  7. 

115, 

114 

REVELATION, 

i.  10-12. 

619 

i.  5—7. 

152, 

530 

i.  14.        114,  115, 

474 

i.  10. 

422, 

423 

ii.  5 — 9. 

190, 

134 

ii.  7. 

516 

ii.  9. 

121 

ii.  26,  27. 

387 

ii.  10. 

V.  11, 

151 

Ji.  28. 

21.  V. 

V.  5, 

522 

ii.  34- 18 

215 

6—8, 

387 

INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


/v.  4,  10,  11. 

659 

V.  4, 

153 

xiv.  13. 

623 

V.  11, 

w  4,  151 

V.  5, 

563 

XV.  3, 

156, 

479 

V  4,  353 

vi';.  S,  i5. 

V.  3, 

532 

XV.  3,  4. 

V.  10, 

151 

V.  6 — 9. 

159 

vii.  13 — 17, 

656, 

657 

xvi.  19. 

479 

V.  6,  8 — 12. 

155 

vii.  16,  17. 

497 

xvii.  6. 

479 

V.  11—13. 

154 

xi.  15. 

644 

xviii.  20, 

21. 

291 

V.  12. 

158 

xii.  11. 

337 

xix.  13. 

V.  3, 

153 

vi.  2. 

V.  1,  151 

xii.  7—12. 

480 

xix.  16. 

V.  3, 

151 

vi.  14—17.  V 

4,  5.  210 

xii.  12. 

188 

V.  3, 

153 

vi  15,  IG 

v.4,151 

xiv.  10,  11. 

646 

XX.  15.  V.  4,  5,  3n« 
xxi.  2 — 4.  497 
xxi.  5—3.  648 

xxi.  27.  654 

xxii.  1,  2,  14.  5L>8 
xxii.  2.  V.  4,  J50 
xxii.  2,  14.  516 
xxii.  16.  V.  4,  15,  150 
xxii.  20,  152 


ENLARGED 
INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


JV".  B — Turn  to  the  particular  article  you  want,  as  in  a  Dictionary  or  Concordance^  but  look  not  uncky 
Christ /or  atonement  or  redemption,  but  at  the  very  words  themselves,  and  so  in  every  instance 

If  you  find  not  the  term  you  seek,  look  for  another  of  similar  import,  such  as  conversion  and  regener- 
ation. 

The  figures  refer  to  the  numbers  of  the  Hymns  and  of  the  Pages,  which  always  answer  to  each  other. 


//^/20JVan(l  Christ,  144,  145.   Moses  and  Josh- 
ua, 448. 
Mba,  Father,  161  v.  5,  6. 
^bel  and  Christ,  164. 

AboundbKT,  iniquity,  573,  574.  grace,  209,  202, 
191,  176. 

Abraham,  stones  made  children  of,  220. 

Abraham'' s  call,  274  v,  4.  faith  and  obedience, 
273  V  3,  4.  blessing  on  the  Gentiles,  503, 504, 
506.  offering  his  son,  274. 

Absence,  from  God,  deprecated,  376.  forever  in- 
tolerable, 372,  646.  and  presence  of  God  and 
Clirist,  372.  from  public  worship  painful,  278. 

Absent  Saviour,  gone  to  prepare  a  place  for  his 
people,  514.  love  to  the,  298.  memorial  of  the, 
509,  514. 

Access  to  the  throne  of  grace  by  a  Mediator,  401. 
Adam,  corrupt  nature  from,  181,  222.  sovereign 

of  the  creatures,  58  v.  9.  first  and  second,  177. 

their  dominion,  190 
Adoption,  161.    and  election,  191. 
Adoration,  479.    See  Worship. 
Advice  to  youth,  565,  566,  567,  568,  569. 
Advocacy  oC  Christ,  142,  143. 
Advocate,  Christ  an,  151  v.  9,  153  v. 
Affections,  inconstant,  356.    unsanctified,  428. 

spiritual,  described,  285.  desired,  388,  221. 
Affiicted,  Christ's  compassion  to  them,  262,  369 

v.  3. 

AJlictions,  of  the  church,  463—469.  corporal  and 
mental,  319.  courage  in  them,  350.  difference 
between  those  of  saints  and  sinners,  383.  hope 
in  them,  357,  279,  230.  light  and  short,  275  v. 
4.  heavy  and  overwhelming,  280,  595,  349. 
instructions  by  them,  383, 598.  moderated,  211. 
profit  by,  and  support  under  them,  597.  with- 
out rejection,  174.  resignation  to  them,  596, 
313,  283.  removed  by  prayer,  484,  361.  regu- 
lated by  providence,  67.  sanctified,  383,  598. 
submission  to  them,  315, 71,  596, 313,  283.  sup- 
port, trust,  and  comfort  under  them,  67,  369, 
375.   trying  our  graces,  52,  341. 

Aged,  saints,  flourishing,  459.  prayer  and  song, 
572.  reflection  and  hope,  571.  sinner,  at 
death  and  judgment,  567. 

All  in  all,  God,  169,  170,  394. 

Bll-seeinrr  God,  40,  41. 

All-S2ifficiency  of  Christ,  276.  of  God,  1,  2,  42. 
of  grace  in  duty  and  suffering,  258,  42.  di- 
vine, our  bliss,  331  v.  5. 

mmost  Christian,  189.  ♦ 

aiMs,  or  Hberality.  291,  2P6 


Ambition  of  the  world,  431.    deprecated,  283. 

Amen,  442  v.  6,  490  v.  8,  628  v.  6,  640  v.  4. 

Ameripa,  prayer  for  it,  581.  praise  to  God  for 
it,  579,  587.  pros-perity  and  happiness  of  it, 
581,  582,  560. 

Anchor,  hope  an,  176  v.  3. 

Angel  of  the  covenant,  Christ,  153  v.  3,  154  v.  3 

Angels,  (bad,)  their  fall,  184.   ministry  of,  474 
punished,  and  man  saved,  196,  197.  van 
quished  and  miserable,  86  v.  6,  7.  (good,) 
guardian,  602,  484  v.  5,  474.    happy  at  the 
conversion  of  sinners,  115  v.  6.     subject  to 
Christ,  157  v.  4,  114  v.  4. 

Anger  and  love  of  God,  36,  §1,  5,  6,  41,  62,  16, 
51. 

Anger.    See  Wrath,  Vengeance,  Hell. 

Ansicer  to  the  Church's  prayers,  578.  See  Prayer. 

Antichrist,  his  ruin,  478,  479,  481. 

Anticipation  of  death  and  glory,  385,  386,  572 
v.  4,  7,  8. 

Apollos,  nothing  without  God,  247  v.  4. 

Apostate,  perishing,  189. 

Apostles,  commissioned,  244. 

Apparel,  spiritual,  202  v.  6,  7,  2cQ 

Appeal  to  God,  against  persecutors,  342.  con- 
cerning our  sincerity,  319,  320.  our  humility, 
283. 

Ark,  placed  in  Zion,  453. 

Arm  of  the  Lord,  made  bare,  250  v.  6.  Church,, 

sealed  on  Christ,  546  v.  3. 
Arms  of  everlasting  love,  217  v.  3. 
Armour  of  the  gospel,  339,  406  v.  4 
Ascension  of  Christ,  124,  127 — 130 
Ashamed,  not,  of  Christ,  or  his  gospel,  322,  527 
Astonishing  love  and  grace,  161,  232. 
Assistance,  gracious,  in  duty,  42.    in  the  sjiirit- 

ual  warfare,  340,  212,  217.    against  sin  and 

Satan,  42. 

Assurance,  of  interest,  322,  286.    of  heaven,  698j 
375.  of  the  love  of  Christ,  276,  286.  desired 
324,  265  v.  8,  646  v.  6—8,  45  v.  10,  7  v.  6 

Atheism,  practical,  3,  182,  574,  575.  punishcu 
573. 

Atonement  of  Christ,  162,  152,  270. 
Attributes  of  God,  38—52. 
Autliority  of  magistrates  from  God,  591. 
Avenger,  God  an,  of  his  saints,  13. 
Awakened  sinner,  240. 

BABES,  new-born,  descnbed,  161. 
Babylon,  ruin  of  it  preditced,  478.    falling,  479. 
fallea.  481. 


INDEX  OK 

iBacJisliders,  in  distress  and  desertion,  353.  re- 
stored, 364.  pardoned,  203,  441,  204. 
Backslidings  and  returns,  350. 
Banquet  of  love,  536,  520. 

Baptism,  and  circumcision,  501 — 508.  the  com- 
mission, 501.  and  circumcision,  507.  believ- 
ers buried  with  Christ  in,  502.  of  infants,  505, 
507.  cliildren  devoted  to  God  in,  505,  504. 
preaching,  and  tlie  Lord's  supper,  508. 

Beatific  vision  ionged  for,  662,  412,  659. 

Beatitudes,  370. 

Believe  and  be  saved,  271. 

Believer  described,  161.  baptized,  501,  502. 
death  and  burial  of  a,  631. 

Beauty  of  Christ,  543,  492,  of  Christ's  righteous- 
ness, 202.  of  the  church,  541,  456,  457  v.  5, 
7.  of  gospel  ministers,  249.  of  holiness,  257. 
of  saints,  456,  458. 

Birth  does  not  convey  grace,  220.  first  and 
second,  2] 9.  of  Christ,  105,  103,  148,  l07. 
miracles  at  the,  109. 

Blasphemy,  complained  of,  574,  575. 

Blessed,  the,  described,  370,  208,  377,  378,  380. 
dead  in  the  Ijord,  623. 

Blessedness,  of  gospel  times,  250.    of  heaven, 

655,  667,  657,  159.    only  in  God  and  Clirist, 
169,  170,  372. 

Blessing  of  Abraham  on  the  Gentiles,  503,  504, 

506.    of  God  on  business,  393. 
Blessings,  of  the  gospel,  141,  496.    of  a  family, 

395,  396    of  the  country,  558,  559,  561.  of  a 

nation,  580.    of  the  spring,  558. 
Blood  of  Abel,  164. 

Blood  of  Christ,  cleansing,  232,  270,  308,  257,  236 
v.  4,  6,  179  V.  5,  6,  117.  seal  of  the  New 
Testament,  511.  and  flesh  our  food,  525,  526. 
spirit  and  water,  517. 

Boasting,  excluded,  193,  291.    in  Christ,  515, 527. 

Book,  of  nature  and  scripture,  95,  96,  98.  of 
God's  decrees,  7.    of  life,  369,  7  v.  6. 

Branch  of  promise,  Christ  the,  463  v.  9,  51,  496 
V.  2. 

Brazen  serpent,  289. 

Bread,  strengthening,  62  v.  12.    of  life,  Christ 

the,  513,  144  v.  3. 
Breathing  after  comfort  and  deliverance,  359. 

after  holiness,  233. 
Broad  and  narrow  way,  189  v.  1. 
Brother,  Christ  a,  219  v.  6.  220  v.  6. 
Brotherly  love,  299.    reproof,  551  v.  3,  4. 
Burial  of  a  saint,  631.    with  Christ  in  baptism, 

502. 

Business,  of  life  blessed,  393.   of  glorified  saints, 

656,  657,  159. 

CESAR'S  dues,  589  v.  5. 

Call  of  the  gospel,  259—255.   accepted,  520. 

Calvary,  512  v,  5.   ^ee  Cross. 

Canaan,  Israel  led  to  it,  449.  lost  through  un- 
belief, 427.  and  heaven,  626, 448,  436  v.  4,  5,  7. 

Captain  of  salvation,  151  v.  11,  153  v.  11. 

Care  of  God  over  his  saints,  484. 

Cares  welcomed,  375  v.  3. 
■  Carnal,  mind,  enmity,  177.  joys  parted  with, 
33J,  332.    reason  humbled,  194,  195. 

Cause,  our,  left  with  God,  67  v.  3,  4. 

Ceremonies,  mere  external,  vain,  301. 

Change  produced  by  the  gospel,  248. 

Characters  of  Christ,  150 — 153.  of  true  Chris- 
tians, 161. 

Charity,  acd  love,  300,  302.  and  uncharitable- 
ness,  301.  to  the  poor,  291,  292  v.  1, 2.  bless- 
ing attending,  293, 295.  and  justice,  451.  mix- 
ed with  imprecations,  467. 

Chastisement,  438,  439.    See  JSJiictions. 

Chastity,  232,  654 

Children,  (infants,)  in  the  covenant  of  grace,  503, 
604.  devoted  to  God,  504,  505,  507.  instruct- 
ed, 82,  565.  praising  God,  564.  made  bless- 
ings, 393,  394. 

9 


SUBJECTS.  .  XII 

Children  of  Ood^  (Christians,)  161.  thpir  char- 
acters, 161.   their  privileges  desired,  161  v.  7 

Christ,  102,  160.  and  Aaron,  144.  and  Abel, 
162.  the  second  Adam,  178,  190.  his  all-suf- 
ficiency, 122.  his  ascension,  127,  130,  494. 
the  beloved,  described,  543.  his  characters, 
150.  the  church's  foundation,  455.  his  com- 
ing, the  signs  of  it,  574.  his  commission  gra- 
cious, 271,  32, 33.  his  condescension  and  glori- 
fication, 134.  covenant  made  with  him,  173. 
first  and  second  coming,  or  his  incarnation, 
kingdom,  and  judgment,  106,  111,  645.  the 
Creator,  619.  crucified,  esteemed  foolishness, 
225.  the  true  David,  303,  173.  his  death  and 
resurrection,  119,  120,  123,  138,  139.  liis  eter 
nity,  619.  exalted  to  the  kingdom,  146,  134, 
137,  489,  490,  493,  494.  our  example,  304. 
faith  in  his  blood,  308.  God  and  man,  173. 
his  Godhead,  619.  power  and  wisdom  of  God, 
518.  the  Desire  of  all  nations,  107  v.  6.  his 
glory  and  grace,  104.  glory  in  lieaven,  661 
our  Hope,  362,  364,  308.  human  and  divine 
nature,  20,  103,  148,  684.  incarnation  and  do- 
minion, 134.  incarnation  and  sacrifice,  162. 
the  King,  and  the  church  his  spouse,  456,  457. 
Iiis  kingdom  among  the  Gentiles,  660,  489,  490, 
458,  457,  453.  his  love  to  enemies,  303,  304. 
his  majesty,  213,  141.  his  mediatorial  king- 
dom, 140,  493 — 495.  names  and  titles,  151 — 
153.  his  obedience  and  death,  229.  his  offi- 
ces, 149.  his  personal  glories  and  govern- 
ment, 491.  praised  by  children,  564.  Prophet, 
Priest,  and  King,  149,  493—495.  his  res- 
urrection on  the  Lord's  day,  422,  423.  sent 
by  the  Father,  32,  33,  271.  our  Strength  and 
Righteousness,  200.  his  sufl^erings  and  king- 
dom, 119,  127,  138,  139.  his  sufiTerings  for  our 
salvation,  118.  his  titles,  148,  151 — 153.  his 
zeal  and  reproaches,  116. 

See  other  articles  concerning  Christ  under  tJieir 
respective  terms. 

Christian  life,  327—376. 

Christian,  almost  one,  189.  character  of  a  true, 
161.  church  made  of  Jews  and  Gentiles,  458. 
qualifications  of  one,  450 — 452.  religion,  its  ex- 
cellence, 245.  virtues,  223.  weak,  not  to  be 
despised,  301. 

Church,  Jewish  and  Christian,  436 — 500.  beau- 
ty of  it,  456,  457,  460,  461,  398,  541.  birth- 
place of  saints,  458.    built  on  Jesus  Christ, 

455.  her  complaints  avenged,  481.  delight 
and  safety  in  it,  407.  destruction  of  ene- 
mies proceeds  from  thence,  588.  espousals 
to  Christ,  540.  gathered  and  settled,  453,  454. 
of  the  Gentiles,  457  v.  1,  5,  6,  129.  God 
fights  for  her,  476,  573,  577.  God's  presence 
there,  453,  454,  404,  405.  God's  special  de- 
light, 458,  453,  454.  God's  garden,  459.— en- 
closed, 542.  going  to  it,  398,  399.  its  hap- 
piness, 473.  the  house,  and  care  of  God,  470. 
471.  Jews  and  Gentiles,  united  in  it,  458 
increase  of  it,  581.  prayer  of  the,  in  distress, 
466.  persecuted,  464,  466.  restored  by  pray- 
er, 363,  488,  361.  its  safety  in  troubles  and 
in  desolations,  471 — 473,  475.  the  safety  and 
honour  of  a  nation,  460.   the  spouse  of  C3hrist, 

456.  in  the  wilderness,  546,  463  v.  1 ,  2.  its 
worship  and  order,  461.  wrath  against  ene- 
mies proceeds  thence,  588. 

Church  meetings,  482—489.  members  character- 
ized, 450—452. 

Circumcision,  and  baptism,  501 — 508.  abolish 
ed,  506.   and  baptism,  505,  507. 

Citizen  of  Zion,  450,  451. 

Cleansing  blood  of  Christ,  236,  232,  210,  308. 

Clothing,  spiritual,  202,  252,  651. 

Cloud  of  witnesses,  337. 

Cloudy  pillar,  436,  438. 

Colonies  planted,  582. 

Comfort^  from  tUp  coyenaftt  w|t|i  Chrfst,  |75 


I 


jmr  INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


from  the  gospel,  245.  from  the  hope  of  heav- 
en, 375.  holiness  and  pardon,  362, 2U6, 233,  359. 
of  life  blessed,  393.  and  pardon,  203,  201. 
under  sorrows  of  body  and  mind,  369,  375. 
from  tlie  divine  presence,  373.  from  the  prom- 
ises and  faithfulness  of  God,  175,  2G6.  re- 
stored, 286.  and  support  in  God,  ]^,  343, 
344.  from  ancient  providences,  446,  349. 
Commission^  of  Christ,  32,  33,  271.  of  the  apos- 
tles, 244. 

Communion,  with  Christ  and  saints,  510,  487, 
492.  between  Christ  and  his  church,  534 — 
539.  between  saints  in  heaven  and  on  earth, 
462.    with  Clirist  desired,  171. 

Company  of  saints  the  best,  239,  487. 

Compassion^  of  God,  4,  16,  37,  18, 19.  of  a  dy- 
ing Saviour,  512,  530.  of  Christ  to  the  af- 
flicted and  tempted,  262. 

Complaint,  of  absence  from  public  worship,  278. 
of  ;he  church,  463 — 469.  of  deceit  and  flat- 
t^ry,  574,  575.  of  desertion,  357,  354.  of 
vain  discourse,  575,  of  dulness,  351,  323.  of 
a  hard  heart,  352.  of  indwelling  sin,  240,  354. 
of  ingratitude,  309,  554.  of  pride,  atheism, 
oppression,  &c.  573,  575.  of  sickness,  600. 
of  sloth  and  negligence,  323,  351.  of  quar- 
relsome neighbours,  345.  of  temptation,  354, 
355.  of  heavy  afflictions  in  mind  and  body, 
349.    general,  595. 

Condemnation,  by  the  law,  240,  198.  nane  to  be- 
lievers, 276. 

Condescension,  of  God  to  our  affairs,  6.  to  our 
worship,  5,  261.    of  Christ,  134,  109. 

Confession,  of  our  povertv,  239.  of  sin,  repent- 
ance, and  pardon,  205—208,  179,  2,  180,  327, 
360,  '203,  204,  349. 

Confidence,  in  God,  284,  276.  under  trials  and 
afflictions,  67. 

Conqueror,  Christ  a,  529,  685,  151,  153,  622. 

Conquerors,  believers,  340, 621, 276  v.  4, 5, 648  v.  4. 

Conscience,  secure  and  awakened,  240.  tender, 
277.  the  pleasures  of  a  good  one,  285.  its  guilt 
relieved,  207,  360,  179,  180,  308,  364,  203,  204. 

Constancy,  in  the  gospel,  228.    See  Courage. 

Contention,  complained  of,  345.    and  love,  300. 

Contentment,  cherished,  283.    and  love,  300. 

Converse  with  God,  417,  418,  389. 

Conversion,  its  nature  and  author,  219,  232.  ef- 
fected by  divine  power,  493,  494.  the  difficultv 
of  it,  223.  delayed,  609,  567—569.  the  won- 
der of  earth,  482.  the  joy  of  heaven,  312. 
praise  for  it,  183  v.  4.  earnestly  desired,  221, 
181  V.  4,  5.  on  the  ascension  of  Christ,  493 — 
495.   of  Jews  and  Gentiles,  458,  487,  660. 

Conviction  of  sin,  by  the  law,  240,  198.  by  the 
cross  of  Christ,  334,  365. 

Corner-stone,  an  emblem  of  Clirist,  150  v.  13. 

Coronation  of  Christ,  540. 

Correction,  177,  181,  222.    See  Affliction. 

Corrupt  nature  from  Adam,  573,  575. 

Corruption  of  manners  general.    See  Depravity. 

Counsel  to  young  persons,  565.  and  support  from 
God,  344,  98,  100. 

Counsellor,  Christ,  148  v.  2,  153  v.  5. 

Counsels  of  peace  between  the  Father  and  Christ, 
494  V.  4. 

Courage,  Christian,  called  up,  338.  in  tempta- 
tion and  trouble,  375.  in  duty  and  sufferings, 
258,  338,  339.  in  death,  641,  385,  380,  276, 
572.   in  persecution,  341,  270,  228. 

Covenant,  of  works  cannot  save,  198.  with 
Abraham,  503,  506,  507.  of  grace  made  with 
Christ,  our  comfort,  173.  children  therein, 
503,  504.  unchangeable,  218,  442.^ts  prom- 
ises, 257.  sealed  and  sworn,  176,  511.  hope 
in  it  under  temptation,  176. 

Covetousness,  433,  431. 

Cowardly  souls  perishing,  189  v.  3. 

Creation  and  providence,  58—82.  of  the  world, 
$8.    new,  221,  219.    old  and  n«w,  221,  219. 


called  upon  to  praise  God,  88.  and  presemi 
tion,  68.    and  providence,  60,  61,  62,  444,  445 

Creatures,  their  love  dangerous,  &29.  no  trust- 
ing them,  2,  1,  321,  18,  19,  232.  God  far  above 
them,  25.  their  vanity,  4^:>.  vain,  and  God 
all-sufficient,  2,  1.    praising  \lod,  88,  89. 

Creature-streams  low,  and  springs  of  iiie  high,  3 
v.  7,  8. 

Cross  of  Christ,  our  glory,  527.  benefit  of  it, 
531.  salvation  in  it,  228.  repentance  flowing 
from  it,  310.  crucifixion  to  the  world  by  it,  515 

Crown  of  righteousness,  628. 

Crucifixion  of  sin,  223,  230, 189.  to  the  world,  515 

Crucifying  Christ  afresh,  334. 

Ciirse  of  the  first  transgression,  256.  removed 
by  Christ,  270.  turned  into  a  blessing,  117  v.  3, 4 

Custom  in  sin,  183. 

Cyrus,  584  v.  7. 

DAILY  devotion,  390,  40,  41,  319. 

Danger,  of  our  earthly  pilgrimage,  371.  of  neg- 
lect, 609,  255.  of  love  to  the  creatures,  329. 
of  pride,  194.    of  death  and  hell,  615. 

Darkness,  light  in  it  from  Christ's  presence,  373, 
169  V.  4.  of  providence,  71.  of  earth  and 
light  of  heaven,  371  v.  6. 

Darts,  Satan's  fiery,  375,  355. 

David,  a  type  of  Christ,  303,  173.  Christ  greater 
than,  173,  15  v.  3. 

Day,  of  grace  and  duty,  609.  of  life  will  end, 
617.  of  humiliation  in  war,  576.  of  thanks- 
giving, 579.  of  judgment,  583,  585  everlast- 
ing one,  644,  652,  371  v.  6. 

Dead,  raised  by  the  gospel,  248.  to  sin  by  the 
cross  of  Christ,  334.    in  the  Lord  blessed,  623 

Death  of  Christ,  an  act  of  submission,  yet  vol- 
untary, 135.  caused  by  sin,  335.  and  suffer- 
ings of  Christ,  120,  229.  and  resurrection  of 
Christ,  123,  119.  grace  and  glory  by  it,  531. 
of  men  and  afflictions  under  providence,  67. 
of  saints  and  sinners,  385,  386,  381,  636.  of 
a  saint,  623,  631.  of  a  sinner,  630,  620.  of 
an  aged  sinner,  567.  of  a  rich  sinner,  433,  • 
636.  sometimes  sudden,  615.  anticipated  with 
pleasure,  572  v.  4,  7,  8.  sting  of  it  gone, 
621,  281  V.  7.  deliverance  from  it,  605.  and 
pride,  637.  fear  of  it  groundless,  627.  desira- 
ble, 625,  633.  dreadful  or  delightful,  620. 
overcome  by  faith,  621,  622.  triumphed  over 
in  view  of  the  resurrection,  548,  642,  643. 
preparation  for,  628,  634.  courage  in  it,  641, 
386,  167.  the  effect  of  sin,  570.  God's 
presence  in  it,  624,  376.  terrible  to  the  un- 
converted, 567.  made  easy  bv  the  sight  of 
Christ,  533,  522.  by  a  sight  of  heaven,  431, 
626.  and  eternity,  632,  622.  and  immediate 
glory,  629,  633.  meditation  on  it,  633.  and 
the  resurrection,  638,  642,  643,  666,  640. 

Deceit  and  flattery,  574,  575. 

Deceitf Illness,  of  sin,  185.    of  worldly  joys,  332v 

Decrees  of  God,  192 — 195,  7.  revealed  by 
Christ,  155.  not  to  be  vainly  pried  into,  7  v.  5 

Dedication  of  ourselves  to  God,  336.  of  soul  to 
Christ,  511,  215  v.  5,  C.  of  children,  504, 
505,  507. 

Defence,  in  God,  64,  65.  from  sin  and  Satan 
281.    and  salvation  in  God,  284,  375,  368. 

Deity  of  Christ,  102,  103,  148,  254,  684. 

Delay,  of  conversion,  609,  567,  568,  509,  351,  614. 
God  will  not,  595  v.  11. 

Delaying  sinners  warned,  427. 

Delight  in  the  church,  and  safety,  407,  460,  401, 
402—405.  in  the  whole  of  duty,  336.    in  God, 
297,    404,    284,    278,    279,    416—418,  168, 
402—405.    in  converse  with  Christ,  171,  172 
in  the  law  of  God,  99,  101,  598.    in  ordinan 
ces,  171,  172,  419,  404. 

Deliverance,  begun  and  perfected,  363.    froir  « 
despair,  366,  203,  204,  281.  from  deep  distresj 
484,  485,  367.    from  death,  605,  608.  nationa/ 
579,  587.   from  oppression  and  falsehood,  34C 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


from  persecution,  469,  343.  by  prayer,  484, 
367,  363,  483,  seasonable,  314.  from  sliip- 
wreck,  69.  from  slander,  347.  from  spiritual 
enemies,  217,  473,  375,  281.  surprising,  483. 
from  temptation,  281,  600,  355,  366.  from  a 
tumult,  348. 

Deny  thyself,  223,  189  v.  2,  230  v.  3. 

Departure  front  God  lamented,  356. 

Dependence.    See  Faith. 

Depravity^  of  nature,  177,  181,  222.  of  manners, 
573—575. 

Desertion,  and  distress  of  soul,  357,  353,  .360, 
349.  and  temptation  complained  of,  354.  and 
hope,  278. 

Desire,  of  Christ's  presence,  372.  of  comfort 
and  deliverance,  359.  of  knowledge,  290.  of 
holiness,  233.  of  quickening  grace,  358.  of 
the  spirit  of  adoption,  161,  161  v.  9,  10. 

Desolations,  the  church's  safety  in  them,  475. 

Desyair,  of  the  humble,  unreasonable,  209.  and 
liope  in  death,  385,  637.  deliverance  from  it, 
366,  203,  204,  281.  and  presumption,  187, 
188,  240. 

Devices  of  Satan,  188,  187. 

Dcvil,h\^  various  temptations,  187,  188.  his  fiery 
darts,  375  v.  2,  355  v.  3.  his  enmity  to  Christ, 
256.  vanquished  by  Christ,  480,  685. 

Devotion,  daily,  390,  400,  551.  fervent,  desired, 
323.  sacred,  389.  sick  bed,  596,  599.  See 
Morning,  Evening,  LoriTs  day. 

Difficulty  of  religion,  or  subduing  passions,  223. 

Diligence,  Christian,  338. 

Direction,  and  pardon,  328.  and  defence  prayed 
for,  413  V.  5 — 8.  and  hope,  279.  and  suo- 
plies,  344.    See  Knowledge, 

Disease  of  sin,  186. 

Dissolution  of  tlie  world,  68. 

Distance  from  God  loved,  222  v.  4. 

Distemper  of  the  soul,  186. 

Distinguishing  love  and  grace,  192 — 197.  ad- 
mired, 521. 

^  Distress,  what  to  be  done  in  it,  460  v.  7.  of 
soul,  or  backsliding  and  desertion,  353.  re- 
lieved, 364,  203,  204. 

Divine,  nature,  of  Christ,  102.  and  human,  103, 
148,  254,  684. 

Doctrines,  and  blessings  of  Scripture,  191 — 229. 

Dominion,  of  God,  eternal,  8.  over  the  sea,  12. 
of  man  over  the  creatures,  54. 

Door,  Clirist  compared  to  a,  150  v.  12. 

Doubts  and  fears  of  Christians  discouraged,  209. 
censured,  288,  471,  266  v.  5.  suppressed,  281, 
605,  636,  42.  removal  of  them  desired,  325, 
327  V.  5.   removed,  286. 

Drunkard  and  glutton,  440. 

Dulncss,  spiritual,  351. 

Duties  of  religion,  230.  assistance  in  them,  42. 
constancy  in,  547  v.  2,  3.  to  God  and  man, 
4.01,  452,  237,  238.  delightful,  336  v.  3,  4. 
hindered  by  sin,  655  v.  1.  help  in  them  de- 
sired, 547  V.  3,  6.  not  meritorious,  198.  and 
delights  of  heaven,  655. 

Dwelling  with  God,  on  eartli,  452.  in  heaven,  128. 

EARJVEST  of  the  Spirit,  629  v.  3.  325  v.  4. 

Earth,  no  rest  on  it,  432. 

Earthly  joys  forsaken,  331,  332. 

Earthly  mindedness  lamented,  388 

Education,  religious,  565,  82. 

Effects  of  Clirist's  death,  155. 

Effusion  of  the  Spirit,  207. 

Egypfs  plagues,  436. 

Election,  in  Christ,  191.  sovereign  and  free,  192, 
194,  195.    excludes  boasting,  193. 

Employment  of  saints  in  lieaven,  655. 

End  of  the  righteous  and  wicked,  386,  81,  377. 
of  self-righteousness,  199.  of  the  world,  68, 
435.    of  life  to  be  kept  in  view,  617. 

Enemies,  of  the  church  disappointed,  587.  de- 
stroyed, 574,  575,  460,  588.  national,  dismayed 
and  destroyed,  584.  '  prayed  for,  467.  303^  oOl 


salvation  from  spiritual,  217.  triumphed  over  by 

Christ,  477,  478.  and  by  Christians,  472  v.  6,  7 
Enemy,  death  the  last,  621  v.  3. 
Enjoyment  of  Christ,  171,  172. 
Enlargement,  desired,  358.    granted,  362. 
Enmity,  between  Christ  and  Satan,  256.    of  tljP 

carnal  mind,  177. 
Envy,  and  unbelief  cured,  382,  637,  638.  and 

love,  300. 

Equity  and  wisdom  of  providence,  74. 

Espousals  of  the  church  to  Christ.  540. 

Establishment  and  grace,  217 

Eternal  Son  of  God,  151  v.  2,  152  v.  2. 

Eternity,  of  God.  14.  of  his  dominion,  8  and 
death,  632.    succeeding  this  life.  615. 

Evening  and  morning  hymns,  547 — 557. 

Evidence,  of  grace,  or  self-examination,  391.  ol 
sincerity,  319,  320,  415. 

Evil,  times,  574,  575.  neighbours,  345.  magis- 
trates, 384,  593,  594. 

Exaltation  of  Christ  to  the  kingdom,  127,  13V— 
139,  119,  489,  493—495. 

Examination,  or  evidences  of  grace,  391,  319. 

Example,  of  Christ,  113,  304*  151  v.  5,  153  v.  5. 
of  saints,  337. 

Excellence,  of  the  Christian  religion,  245.  of 
Christ's  righteousness,  202. 

Exhortations  to  peace  and  Itoliness,  338.  ' 

Extent  of  duty  and  zeal,  336  v.  3,  4. 

FACE,  of  Clirist,  372  v.  3,  171  v.  4,  172  v.  1 
of  Immanuel,  155  v.  4.    of  God  seen  at  a 
distance,  659  v.  2.   of  God  in  heaven,  288  v.  6. 

Faith,  268 — 276.  believe  and  be  saved,  271. 
and  prayer  of  persecuted  saints,  467.  and  as- 
surance^ 322.  in  the  blood  of  Christ,  206,  179, 
308.  in  divine  grace  and  power,  321,  203,  204. 
in  things  unseen,  273,  274.  and  sight,  629,  71, 
412.  and  reason,  261,  71.  and  repentance,  272. 
and  obedience,  273,  268.  and  unbelief,  271, 
272.  assisted  by  sense,  508.  strong,  when 
sense  despairs,  35  v.  6,  7.  strong,  desired, 
266  V.  6.  overcoming,  enjoyed,  622,  276.  weal^ 
lamented,  266  v.  5,  236  v.  3.  in  Christ,  our 
Sacrifice,  270.  for  pardon  and  sanctificatiou, 
236.  and  knowledge  of  him,  322.  joy  of  it,  and 
love,  275,  298.  triumphing  in  Christ,  276. 
over  death  and  the  grave,  622.  walking  by 
it,  274.  without  works,  dead,  268.  its  vic- 
tories, 268  V.  4.  the  way  of  salvation,  271. 
and  salvation,  271. 

Faithfulness,  of  God,  15,  43,  18,  19,  37,  436.  to 
his  promises,  176,  175,  107,  537.  of  a  good 
man,  451. 

Fall  of  angels  and  men,  184.  and  recovery  a 
man,  256,  215.    of  Babylon,  479—481. 

Falsehood,  blasphemy,  &:c.  574,  575.  and  «p 
pression,  deliverance  from  them,  346,  574,  .575i 

Family,  government,  392.  love  and  worship,  396 
blessings,  395. 

Father,  God  our,  161,  46j  47.  Christ  the  ever- 
lasting, 148. 

Fear,  of  God,  holy,  277.  reverential  in  worship, 
53,26.  of  death,  627.  overcome,  621,  622,  642 

Fears  and  doubts  suppressed,  286,  281,  605,  485 
484. 

Feast,  of  the  gospel,  252,  520.   of  love,  536,  520 
of  triumph,  529.  made  by  divine  love,  521.  its 
provisions,  528.  its  guests  invited,  520, 521 , 528 

Fellowship,  with  Christ  and  saints,  510.  between 
Christ  and  his  church,  534 — 539.  with  Christ 
desired  and  enjoyed,  171,  172,  419. 

Fervency  of  devotion,  desired,  35(*3.  want  of  it 
lamented,  351. 

Fever  of  body  and  mind,  432  v.  3,  4. 

FeiD  saved,  189.    seek  and  find,  207  v.  1, 

Finishing  of  Christ's  work,  Vll. 

Fire,  Christ  represented  by  a,  150  v.  9. 

Flattery,  and  deceit  complain<^d  of,  574,  575  self- 
flattery,  3. 

Flesh,  and  sin  mortified,  !i23  230,  189.  aiid 


IVI  INDEX  OF 

spirit,  231.   and  blood  of  Clirist  the  best  food, 

525,  526.   our  tabernacle,  629. 
Flint,  tlie,  dissolved,  257  v.  7,  8. 
Flourishing  religion  in  old  age,  459. 
Flying,  from  Christ,  folly  of  it,  255  v.  3.  to 

Christ,  the  felicity  of  it,  255  v.  1,  2. 
Folly  and  madness  of  sin,  186. 
Food,  spiritual,  252,  257,  171.  the  flesh  and  blood 

of  Christ,  525, 526.  for  the  soul  desired,  150  v.  3. 
Fools  made  wise,  193. 

Forbearance,  of  God,  31.   of  the  righteous,  382. 
Forgetfulness,  428. 

Forgiveness,  of  original  and  actual  sin,  on  con- 
fession, 179,  180.  prayed  for,  360,  327.  plen- 
tiful with  God,  203,  204. 

Formality  in  worship,  651,  652,  316. 

Formation  of  man,  59.  wisdom  of  God  in  it,  57. 

Forms,  mere  outward,  vain,  219,  316,  179  v.  4,  5. 

Forg,aste  of  heaven,  287.   desired,  172. 

Fortitude  excited,  339. 

Foundation,  Christ  the,  455. 

Fountain  of  Christ's  blood,  257  v.  4,  150  v.  8, 
236  V.  4. 

Frailty  of  man,  639, 416, 612.  and  folly  of  man,  614. 
Freedom  from  sin  and  misery  in  heaven,  655. 
Frecncss,  of  the  gospel,  252.  of  grace,  192 — 197. 
Frctfnln^ss  discouraged,  382. 
Friend,  God  is,  and  Father,  46  v.  4,  47  V.  4. 

Christ  a,  151  v.  6,  153  v.  6. 
Friendship^  its  blessings,  387. 
Frowns  and  smiles  of  Christ,  369  v.  1 — 3. 
Fruits,  of  Christ's  death,  138.    of  the  Spirit,  370. 

of  the  gospel,  248.   of  faith,  268.   of  holiness 

and  grace,  230. 
Fulness,  of  Christ,  298.    of  the  gospel,  252. 
Funeral,  psalm,  618,  639.   thought,  634.  See 

Death,  Burial. 
GARDEJsr,  of  Christ,  the  church,  542.   of  God, 

459. 

Garments  of  salvation,  202,  252  v.  6,  7. 

Gates  of  Sion,  252  v.  9,  472  v.  3.  of  hell,  476 
V.  6.   of  heaven,  128  v.  6,  7. 

Gentiles,  Christ  revealed  to,  250,  148,  520,  521, 
496.  the  God  of  the,  660.  blessing  of  Abra- 
ham on  them,  503,  504,  506.  given  to  Christ, 
147,  127,  138,  489,  490.  called  in  answer  to 
prayer,  409.  owning  the  true  God,  660,  251, 
129.  church  of  the,  456,  457,  490,  409.  and 
Jews  united  in  the  Christian  church,  458. 

Glorified,  body,  6^.  martyrs  and  saints,  656,  657. 

Glory,  of  God,  infinite,  27,  660.  in  the  gospel, 
249.  in  our  salvation,  229.  and  grace  in  the 
person  of  Christ,  104,  103,  249.  shines  in  the 
sufferings  and  cross  of  Christ,  515,  533,  133. 
of  Christ  in  heaven,  661.  and  grace  promised, 
403,  243,  640,  213.  and  grace  by  the  death 
of  Christ,  531.  to  the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy 
Spirit,  663—681. 

Glorification  and  condescension  of  Christ,  134, 
491,  492. 

Glory  of  God  in  our  salvation,  229.    and  grace 

promised,  184,  403,  213,  243. 
Gloryinnr  in  Christ  and  his  cross,  322,  201,  515, 

527. 

Glutton,  439.    and  drunkard,  440. 

God,  all  in  all,  169,  170,  394.  all-seeing,  40,  41. 
all-sufficient,  2,  1,  122.  his  attributes,  1—57. 
his  being,  attributes,  and  providence,  3, 75,  76, 
81,  559.  the  Avenger  of  his  people,  13.  his 
care  of  saints,  349  484.  and  of  the  church, 
471.  Creator  and  Redeemer,  218.  creation  and 
providence,  60,  62.  our  Defence  and  Salvation, 
281,  2,  1,  368,  48,  50.  eternal,  sovereign,  and 
holy,  9.  eternal,  and  man  mortal,  616,  618, 
619.  his  faithfulness,  J5,  436,  43.  far  above 
the  creatures,  25.  glorified  by  Christ,  249,  518. 
glorified,  and  sinners  saved,  229.  goodness 
and  mercy,  16,  17,  39,  4,  38,  37.  goodness  and 
truth,  16,  18,  19.  his  governing  power  and 
goodness,  52.   great  and  good,  55,  79,  612,  22, 


SUBJECTS. 

23,  16,  76.  heart-searching,  319.  our  only 
Hope  and  Help,  30.  incomprehensible,  23, 27. 
the  Judge,  645,  647,  317,  651,  652.  kind  to  his 
people,  37,  18,  19.  his  majesty,  660,  20,  and 
condescension,  34,  35,  612.  mercy  and  truth, 
75,  53,  17,  39,  37.  made  man,  134.  of  nature 
and  grace,  558,  559.  his  perfections,  44,  28, 
75;  3,  43,  22,  23,  16,  18,  19.  our  Portion,  and 
Christ  our  Hope,  362.  our  Portion  here  and 
hereafter,  168.  his  power  and  majesty,  53,  55, 
9 — 11,  660.  praised  by  children,  564.  our  Pre- 
server, 63 — 65,  212.  present  in  his  churches, 
404,  405.  our  Refuge  in  national  troubles,  475, 
476.  our  Shepherd,  165 — 167.  his  sovereignty 
and  goodness  to  man,  .35,  134,  612,  16.  our 
Support  and  Comfort,  343.  supreme  Governor, 
594,  9 — 11, 591.  his  vengeance  and  compassion 
55,  645.  unchangeable,  174,  56.  his  universal 
dominion,  90.  his  wisdom  in  his  works,  56 
57.  worthy  of  all  praise,  22,  23,  18,  19,  429, 
91, 89, 387.  sight  of  him  weans  from  the  world, 
330.  terrible  to  sinners,  20.  See  Perfections^ 
Works,  &CC. 

Godhead  of  Christ,  102,  103,  619. 

Good  works,  244,  450,  451,  128,  293,  294.  profit 
men,  not  God.  239.    cannot  justify,  119,  201. 

Goodness  of  God,  16,  18,  19,  54,  17,  43,  611,  309 
and  greatness,  51,  45 — 47.  and  power,  51 
and  wrath,  21. 

Gospel,  armour,  406  v.  4,  339  v.  1.  glad  tidings, 
250.  feast,  252,  520.  its  glory  and  success, 
95,  457,  492,  493,  267,  148  v.  1.  different  suc- 
cess of  it,  247.  invitations  and  provisions,  252, 
528.  gives  no  liberty  to  sin,  334,  230,  268. 
joyful  sound,  94,  243,  110,  224.  times,  their 
blessedness,  250.  divine  evidence  of  the,  93. 
attested  by  miracles,  244,  109,  126.  not 
ashamed  of  the,  322,  527.  glorifies  God,  249. 
ministry,  250.  its  wisdom  and  grace,  249. 
its  blessed  effects,  248.  savour  of  life  or  death, 
247.  sinned  against,  246.  and  law,  198.  and 
law  joined,  242.  distinguished,  241.  alone 
gives'  sinners  hope,  245.  power  of  God  to 
salvation,  248,  492.  practical  tendency  of  it, 
230.   worship  and  order,  461. 

Government,  and  magistrates  from  God,  589,  591 
of  Christ,  589,  148  v.  3—5. 

Grace,  adopting,  161.  of  Christ,  489 — 492.  con- 
verting, 222.  electing,  191.  its  evidences,  or 
self-examination,  391,  319.  in  exercise,  533 
not  conveyed  by  parents,  220.  its  freedom  and 
sovereignty,  192 — 197.  and  holiness,  230 
growth  in,  459.  an  immortal  and  holy  prin- 
ciple, 161  V.  5.  without  merit,  344,  206,  208 
justifying,  198.  pardoning,  209,  203,  204.  and 
providence,  60,  75,  444,  76 — 78.  given  us 
in  Christ,  226  v.  3, 175.  persevering,  214.  equal 
to  pov/er,  51.  persevering  and  re^oring,  212. 
promises  of,  256 — 266.  above  riches,  580. 
sanctifying  and  saving,  225.  and  glory  in  the 
person  of  Christ,  104,  103.  and  glory  by  the 
death  of  Christ,  531.  salvation  by  it,  226,225. 
sovereignty  of  it,  192 — 197.  of  tlie  Spirit, 
370.  all-sufficient  in  duty  and  sufferings,  258, 
42,  200.  superabounding,  209.  surprising,  232, 
161.  throne  of,  accessible,  401,  142,  143."  and 
vengeance,  21.  truth  and  protection,  80. 
tried  by  afflictions,  386,  52,  210,  211.  and 
glory,  213,  403. 

Graceless  souls  wretched,  169. 

Ch-aces,  (Christian,)  370.  in  exercise  at  the 
Lord's  table,  533.  tried,  386.,  52.  shining  in 
trials,  341. 

Gratitude,  for  divine  favours,  336.    want  of  it 

lamented,  309,  554  v.  3. 
Greatness  and  goodness  of  God^  45 — 57. 
Growth  in  grace,  459. 

Chiide,  Christ  a,  151  v.  5,  153  v.  5.  *the  divine 
counsels  our,  168  v.  2,  547  V.  5,  6.  the  holy 
Spirit,  349  v.  11. 


INDEX  OF 


SUBJECTS. 


(tuidance,  divine,  sought,  547  v.  4 — 6. 

auilt  of  conscience  relieved,  207,  209,  360,  179, 
180,  308,  364,  203,  204. 

TMBITSy  sinful,  hard  to  be  broken,  183. 

Happiness,  in  God  onlv,  169,  170.  in  God's 
presence,  372,  373.  on  eartli,  287,  288  v.  7—10. 
in  heaven,  662. 

Happy,  saint  and  cursed  sinner,  378.  men  de- 
scribed, 370,  206,  205.    nation,  580. 

Hardness  of  heart.  352. 

Harvest,  559 — 561. 

Hatred  and  love,  300. 

Head,  Ciirist  our,  150  v.  7,  510  v.  5. 

Healtli,  preserved,  548,  554,  66.  sickness  and 
recovery,  600,  603,  604,  605,  607.  prayed  for, 
360,  600,  596. 

Heaj-in^,  of  prayer  and  salvation,  486,  362.  the 
word  unprofitably,  428.  and  praying  for  suc- 
cess, 428.    with  "pleasure  and  profit,  250,  247. 

Heart,  known  to  God,  40.  hard,  352.  softened, 
257  v.  7—9. 

Heaven,  what  constitutes  it,  170.  aspirations 
after,  659,  172,  331,  332,* 326,  371.  its  blessed- 
ness and  business,  656,  657.  meditation  of, 
275.  negligence  in  seeking  after,  614.  hope 
of  it  supporting,  375.  lioped  for  by  Christ's 
resurrection,  125.  freedom  from  sin  and  mis- 
ery there,  655.  worship  of  it  humble,  659. 
Christ's  dwelling-place,  661,  544.  dwelling- 
place  of  the  saints,  128.  sight  of  God  and 
Christ  there,  326.  blessed  society  there,  658, 
462.  nothing  without  God,  168.  invisible 
and  holy,  654.  ensured  and  prepared  for, 
628.  foretaste  of  it  on  earth,  287.  prospect 
of  it  makes  death  easy,  626.  of  separate  souls 
and  resurrection,  386.  the  everlasting  felicity 
of,  662.  :»nd  earth,  331,  332,  371.  and  hell,  648. 

Heavenly  mmdedness,  285.  desired,  388.  joy 
on  earth,  171,  288,  287. 

Hell,  and  death,  630.  and  judgment,  563,  648. 
or  the  venjjeance  of  God,  653,  20.  holy  fear 
of,  653,  646. 

Helpless  souls  hoping  and  praying,  30, 

Hezekiali's  song,  607. 

High  Priest,  Christ,  151  V.  8,  153  v.  8.  and  King 
and  Judge,  152. 

Holiness,  and  sovereignty  of  God,  24,  25.  and 
grace,  232,  230,  268.  its  characters,  370.  true 
faith  promotes,  337.  forbids  sin,  161  v.  5. 
necessary  preparation  for  heaven,  654.  par- 
don and  comfort,  362.  desired,  233.  loved 
only  by  the  gracious,  213  v.  4.  professed, 
318,  319.    Sec  Grace,  Spiritual  Savctification. 

Honour, ofthe  world,  vain,  431.  to  maCgistrates,  589. 

Hope,  of  sainU,  Christ  the,  362.  in  the  cove- 
nant, 176.  in  darkness,  357,  280,  349.  gives 
light  a«d  strength,  274.  of  the  resurrection, 
641,  622,  621,  385,  386,  631,  642.  and  despair 
in  death,  385,  637,  638.  and  prayer,  408.  of 
national  victory,  577.  and  direction,  279.  in 
afflictions,  279,  349.  of  the  helpless,  30.  of 
the  living,  609.  the  soul's  anchor,  176.  in 
Christ  comfort  under  sorrows,  369.  of  heaven 
by  Christ's  resurrection,  125.  of  heaven,  sup- 
porting and  sanctifying  under  trials,  375,  161 
v.  4  maketh  not  ashamed,  484,  485.  makes 
death  easy,  626.     of  sinners,  vain,  377  v.  4 — 6. 

Horn  of  promise,  496  v.  2. 

Hosanna,  to  Christ,  682 — 687.  of  the  children, 
664.    for  the  Lord's  day,  422,  423. 

Households  504  v.  4,  505  v.  3.    See  Family, 

Human  affairs,  condescended  to  by  God,  6. 

Humanity  and  deity  of  Christ,  ]03,  148,  684. 

Humble,  God  dwells  with  the,  281.  enlighten- 
ed, 194,  195,  496.  sinner  pardoned,  282.  wor- 
ship of  heaven,  659. 

Humiliation,  day,  573,  578.  for  disappointment 
in  war,  576.  and  exaltation  of  Christ,  121, 
155,  152,  133,  ]36. 

Humility  and  pride,  192.    and  meekness,  370. 

Q  * 


and  submission,  283.   and  i«signation  under 

affliction,  596.    of  heaven,  659. 
Hunger,  and  thirst  after  righteousness,  370  v.  4 

none  in  heaven,  656,  657. 
Husbandman^s  psalm,  558. 

Hypocrites,  and  hypocrisy,  574,  575.  known  and 
abhorred  of  God,  316.  and  almost  Christian, 
189.  and  apostasy,  189.  at  the  day  of  judg- 
ment, 650,  652. 

/DOi^ri^r  reproved,  48,  49,  344,  50. 

Ignorance  lamented,  428. 

Ignorant,  enlightened,  194,  195. 

Illumination  of  the  Spirit,  324. 

Images,  vain  and  stupid,  48,  49,  ^0. 

Immanuel,  God  with  us,  155,  684,  153,  103  v.  6. 

Immutability  of  God  and  his  covenant,  174,  56. 

Impenitence,  the  danger  of,  272. 

Implacable  liatred  to  God,  467  v.  6. 

Imprecations  and  charity,  467. 

Incarnation,  of  Christ,  103, 105,  148,  107.  praise 
for  the,  157.    and  sacrifice  of  Christ,  362, 

Incomprehensibility  of  God,  27.  and  invisibility, 
29.    and  sovereignty,  28. 

Inconstancy,  of  Israel,  442.   of  our  love,  35C. 

Increase,  of  the  church,  581.    of  grace,  459. 

Industry,  nothing  without  a  blessing,  393,  394» 

Infants,  59  v.  5.    See  Children. 

Ingratitude  complained  of,  309,  614  v.  3,  4. 

Irihcritance,  eternal,  276. 

Iniquity,  abounding,  574,  575.  prevailing,  con- 
quered and  pardoned,  409. 

Inspiration  and  prophecy,  93. 

Institution  of  the  Lord's  Supper,  509. 

Instruction,  from  God,  289.   from  Scripture,  97 
98.    in  piety,  565. 

Instructive  afflictions,  383. 

Insufficiency,  of  reason,  27.  of  self-righteousness, 
199,  252.  of  riches  to  free  from  death,  636,  637 
of  the  world  to  make  us  happy,, 331,  332,  169. 

Intemperance,  punished,  439,  and  pardoned,  440 

Intercession  of  Christ,  142 — 147. 

Interest  in  Christ,  assurance  of  it  desired,  325. 

Invitations,  of  Scripture,  252 — 255.  of  Christ,  to 
sinners,  253.  to  saints  answered,  538.  of  the 
gospel,  252—255,  521,  259,  260.  of  saints  to 
sinners,  485  v.  5,  6.  importance  of  regard- 
ing the,  254,  255.    accepted,  236. 

Isaac  and  the  altar,  314. 

Islands,  the,  to  be  called,  138  v.  3—6,  490  v.  2., 
distant,  409  v.  5.   northern,  410  v.  2,  5  v.  . 
579  V.  5. 

Israel  saved  from  the  Assyrians,  588.  delives 
ed  from  Egypt  and  brought  to  Canaan,  215 
446,  436,  449,  444,  445,  77.  their  rebellion 
and  punishment,  438,  441.  punished  and  par- 
doned, 442,  440.  travels  in  the  wilderness, 
449,  447. 

Israelitish  history,  436 — 449. 

JAILER,  the  Philippian,  505  v.  3 

Jealousy  of  our  love  to  Christ,  546. 

Jehovah,  85  v.  11,  55  v.  3,  466  v.  8.   reigns,  9 
]],  111,  645. 

Jesus,  dearest  of  names,  155.   See  Lord  Christ 

Jewish  church,  436 — 449. 

Jetos.    See  Israel,  and  Gentiles, 

John,  Baptist's  message,  496. 

Jordan  divides,  447  v.  2. 

Joshua,  Christ,  so  called,  448. 

Journey,  Christian,  through  a  wilderness,  3,1. 
of  the  Israelites,  449,  447. 

Joy,  spiritual,  reason  of  it,  60.  in  Christ,  un- 
seen, 298.  carnal  and  deceitful  parted  with, 
331,  332.  of  faith,  275.  heavenly,  upon  earth, 
287,  288.  soon  interrupted,  356,  287  v.  7. 
spiritual  restored,  286.  in  Christ's  presence 
eternal,  662.  of  conversion,  482.  See  Delight, 
in  heaven,  on  a  sinner's  conversion,  312,  312 
v.  6. 

Judge,  Christ,  648—652,  151  v.  7,  153  v  7. 
Judgment    day,  644—652.    the  last,  648  644 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


certain,  646.    youth  reminded  of,  568,  569. 

Christ  coming  to,  152.   and  hell,  653.  desire 

to  stand  with  acceptance  at  the,  648  v.  7. 

dignity  and  dominion  of  the  righteous  at  the, 

387  V.  5 — 8.  and  mercy,  647,  55.   seat  of  God, 

647,  378  V.  5. 
Just,  the,  described,  291,  451. 
Justice,  of  God,  24.   and  grace,  321  v.  6.  and 

mercy,  21,  44  v.  7,  45  v.  7,  8,  37  v.  5.  of 

providence,  74.  and  truth  towards  men,  451. 
Justification,  complete,  276.    free,  206,  208,  204. 

by  faith,  not  by  works,  198,  201.   and  sancti- 

fication,  236,  202. 
KIJ^O  of  kings,-  Christ,  151  v.  3,  153  v.  3. 
Kings  and  priests,  believers  made,  152,  155  v.  7. 
Kingdom  oi  Chnst,  157,  141.    and  titles  of  Christ, 

148,   of  Christ  among  men,  497,  644.   of  God, 

supreme,  13.   eternal,  8. 
Kiss  the  Son,  653  v.  6. 

Knowledge,  desired,  299, 415.  and  faith  in  Christ, 
322.  of  Christ  crucified,  excellent,  242  v.  5. 
given  to  those  who  seek  it,  255.  vain  with- 
out love,  296.    saving  from  God,  194,  195. 

L^MB,  slain,  praise  to  the,  216,  154 — 159.  takes 
away  sin,  270.  of  God,  angry,  151  v.  4,  153 
V.  4.   conquers  the  roaring  lion,  216  v.  3. 

LamVs  book  of  life,  369  v.  4,  5,  7  v.  6. 

Languor  of  devotion,  323. 

Law,  of  God,  or  love  to  God  and  our  neighbour, 

237.  delight  in  the,  99,  378.  convinces  of 
sin,  240.  condemns,  but  cannot  save,  198,  448, 
272  V.  3.  engraved  on  the  heart,  257  v.  9. 
and  gospel,  distinguished,  241.  and  gospel, 
joined,  242.   obedience  better  than  sacrifice, 

238.  sins  against  law  and  gospel,  246. 
Leader,  Christ  a,  337  v.  5. 

Leaning  on  Christ,  546,  523  v.  2. 
Legacy  of  Christ  claimed,  511. 
Levitical  priesthood  fulfilled  in  Clirist,  145. 
Liberality,  to  the  poor,  291,  292.   rewarded,  292 
—295.' 

Liberty,  spiritual,  asserted,  334.  of  conscience, 
589  v.  5,  593  v.  2. 

Life,  (Clirist  the,)  of  men,  151  v.  5,  153  v.  5.  of 
man  described,  656  v.  5 — 7.  frail,  succeeded 
by  eternity,  615.  wonderfully  preserved,  548, 
66.  short  and  miserable,  610,  611.  and  God 
good,  611.  the  day  of  grace  and  hope,  609. 
and  riches,  their  vanity,  637.  short  and  fee- 
ble, 612,  631,  618. 

Light,  of  the  Jews  and  Gentiles,  Christ,  625 
V.  4,  495.  and  salvation  by  Christ,  259,  260, 
234,  235.  of  the  world,  151  v.  5,  153  v.  5.  in 
darkness,  by  God's  presence,  373,  351  v.  3,  4. 

Lion,  (Satan,)  155  v.  2.  conquered  bv  the  Lamb, 
216  V.  3.    Judah's,  151  v.  4,  153  v.  4. 

Living  power  and  dying  love  of  Christ,  215  v.  4. 

Looking  within  the  veil,  337,  275.  on  Christ 
and  mourning,  365. 

Long-suffering  of  God,  31 ,  309. 

Longing,  after  God  and  his  house,  278,  416 — 418. 
for  holiness,  233.  for  comfort,  359,  172  v.  11, 
12.  for  heaven,  326,  374.  for  the  beatific  vis- 
ion, 412,  662. 

Lord,  of  hosts,  and  Lord  of  lords,  151  v.  3, 
153  v.  3.    our  Righteousness,  234,  235. 

Lord's  day,  413- -424. 

Lord^s  supper.  Hymns,  509 — 533.  instituted,  509. 
provisions  at  the,  525,  528.  our  Redeemer  at 
the  table,  523,  534.  a  triumphal  feast,  529. 
the  admiring  guests,  521.  evangelical  graces 
exercised  at  the,  533.   and  baptism,  508. 

Lave  of  Ood,  to  the  righteous,  and  hatred  to  the 
wicked,  377,  378.  in  sending  his  Son,  271, 
32,  33.  better  than  life,  417,  418.  unchange- 
able, 174,  442,  276,  263,  471.  distinguishing, 
194,  195,  196,  197.  of  Christ  to  men,  254.  to 
sinners,  303.  to  the  church,  545.  in  dying, 
530.  in  words  and  deeds,  545.  its  strength, 
546     unchangeable,  276,  >»~1.  unparalleled, 


512.  shed  abroad  in  the  heart,  430.  its  ban 
quet,  536,  521.  to  Ood  and  our  neighbour, 
237.  to  God  inconstant,  356.  pleasant  and 
powerful,  296.  to  Christ  strong,  372.  to  the 
unseen  Saviour,  298,  661  v.  7.  to  men,  broth- 
erly, 299.  to  enemies,  303,  304,  451  v.  6.  and 
worship  in  a  family,  299.  to  the  creature  dan- 
gerous, 329.  and  charity,  302.  and  sympa- 
thy, 370  V.  5.  and  hatred,  300.  peace  and 
meekness,  370.  faith  and  joy,  298.  superior 
to  knowledge,  faith,  and  hope,  296.  perfect 
in  heaven,  661.   religion  vain  without  it,  305 

Lusts  of  the  flesh,  conflict  with,  231. 
Luxury,  punished,  439,  and  pardoned,  440. 
Lydia's  house,  505  v.  3. 
Lying,  hated,  392  v.  5. 

MADJ^ESS,  folly  and  distemper  of  sin,  186. 
Magistracy,  589 — 595. 

Magistrates,  their  authority  from  God,  591.  ad- 
vice to  them,  146  v.  9,  10,  147  v.  5,  6.  hon- 
our due  to,  589.  qualifications  and  duties  of, 
590.  warned,  593,  594.  raised  and  deposed,  591, 

Majesty  of  God  terrible,* 20,  465,  55.  See  Qod, 
Orcatness, 

Malice,  and  hatred  discountenanced,  300.  against 
God,  implacable,  467  v.  6. 

Man,  his  wonderful  formation,  292.  his  domin- 
ion over  the  creatures,  54.  his  fall  and  re- 
covery, 256.  mortal,  and  Christ  eternal,  612. 
his  vanity  as  mortal,  612,  613,  25,  618,  616. 
saved,  and  angels  punished,  196,  197, 

Manna,  rained  down,  439  v.  1 — 4.  spiritual, 

513,  156  V.  4. 
Mariner^s  psalm,  69,  70. 

Marks,  of  implanted  grace,  391,  319.     of  the 
blessed  man,  370.  of  the  children  of  Go<l,  161 
of  true  faith,  268.    of  genuine  holiness,  230. 
of  sincerity,  320,  415,  at  the  pause. 

Marriage,  mystical,  456. 

Martyrdom,  276,  228. 

Martyrs  glorified,  656,  657. 

Mary,  the  virgin's  song,  107. 

Master  of  a  family,  392. 

Mediator,  access  by,  to  the  throne  of  grace,  401, 
151  V.  6,  153  V.  6. 

Meditation,  378,  380,  557.  and  retirement,  388. 
on  the  word,  99,  100.   on  heaven,  275. 

Meekness,  378  v.  3, 291 , 299.  learned  of  Clirist,  253. 

Melancholy,  reproved,  279.  and  hope,  280.  re- 
moved, 482. 

Melchizedec,  a  type  of  Christ,  494  v.  3,  4.  495. 

Members  of  a  church  characterized,  450 — 452. 

Memorial  of  our  absent  Lord,  514,  509. 

Memory,  weak,  428. 

Mercies  national,  579,  583.  common  and  special, 
79,  17,  39.    praise  for  spiritual  and  temporal, 

17,  39.  innumerable,  556.  everlasting,  77, 
445.  recorded,  449.  and  judgment,  647.  and 
truth  of  God,  15,  75,  38.    goodness  and  truth, 

18,  19.    truth  and  grace,  77,  48,  22. 
Mercy  of  God  cause  of  salvation,  225,  32,  33. 
Merit,  human,  disclaimed,  239. 

Merits  of  Christ,  155. 

Message,  of  the  angels,  105.  of  Christ,  32.  of 
the  gospel,  224.  of  gospel  ministers,  250.  of 
John  the  Baptist,  496. 

Messenger  of  the  covenant,  151  v.  3,  153  v.  3. 

Messiah,  born,  107.   Jesus  the  true,  145. 

MichaePs  war  with  the  dragon,  484. 

Midnight  thoughts,  557,  99,  100,  558. 

Mighty  God,  Christ  the,  148  v.  3,  477.  ^ 

Milk,  of  the  word  desired,  161.  and  wine,  253 
v.  5. 

Mind,  carnal,  177.    spiritual,  389. 

Ministers,  commission  of  the  apostolic,  244.  or- 
dained, 454,  453.  their  message,  250.  their 
work  and  encouragement,  244  v.  1,  4, 5.  loved 
for  their  works'  sake,  250. 

Ministry,  of  angels,  474,  114,  115.  of  th©  gos- 
pel welcome,  250. 


INDEX  OF 


SUBJECTS. 


Miracles^  at  the  birth  of  Christ,  109.  in  the  life, 
death,  and  resurrection  of  Christ,  400.  in  the 
wilderness,  447. 

r^Ibery  and  sin  banished  from  heaven,  655.  and 
shortness  of  life,  610.  without  God  in  the 
world,  433.    of  sinners,  378—381. 

Mis  improvement  of  time,  614. 

Missionary  me^^lings,  hymns  for,  489 — 500. 

Morning-  ifjar,  Christ,  49G  v.  8,  150  v.  15.  songs, 
547—549.  or  evening,  550 — 552.  of  a  Lord's 
day,  511,  &cc. 

Mortality y  of  man,  G13,  627.  the  effect  of  sin, 
170.  and  hope,  639.  and  God  eternal,  98, 
616,  618.    and  Christ's  eternity,  619. 

Mortification,  of  sin,  223,  230,  189.  to  the  world 
by  the  sight  of  God,  330,  172.  by  the  cross 
of  Christ,  515.  to  sin  by  the  cross,  310.  by 
the  sight  of  heaven,  330. 

Moses,  Aaron,  and  Joshua,  448.  and  Christ, 
their  different  works,  156.  disobedience  to, 
punished,  246.  rod  of,  436  v.  9.  death  like 
his  desired,  624,  626. 

MourJtinn-  for  sin,  664,  SfO  v.  2,  272  v.  1. 

Murmuring'  punished,  9. 

Mysteries  in  the  gospel,  247.    revealed,  394,  195. 
JV^MES  and  offices  of  Christ,  148—153. 
J\rarrow  way,  223,  189. 

JSTation,  the  honour  and  safety  of  it  is  the  church, 
460.  prosperity  of  it,  580,  581.  blessed  and 
punished,  582.   where  God  resides,  happy,  2. 

JSTational,  deliverance,  581,  591,  588,  586,  483. 
desolations,  the  church's  safety  and  triumph  in 
them,  475.    mercies  and  thanks,  579,  587,  583. 

JVativity  of  Christ,  105—112. 

Mature,  book  of,  and  Scripture,  95 — 97.  and 
grace,  177,  232,  181.  of  man's  frame,  59.  of 
fallen  man,  sinful,  182,  177.  works  of,  to  be 
dissolved-^  68,  435  v.  3. 

JVeg-lect  of  religion  dangerous,  609,  255. 

^''egligence  complained  of,  614. 

J^eighbour  and  God  loved,  237. 

J^ew  covenant,  promises,  257.    sealed,  511. 

J^eio  birth,  219.  creation,  219,  221,  117.  crea- 
ture described,  161,  257  v.  6 — 10.  testament 
in  the  blood  of  Christ,  511.  heart,  described 
and  desired,  221,  257  v.  7,  10.  life,  334. 
song,  155.    heaven  and  earth,  68  v.  5. 

A^czi!  England,  psalm  for,  582. 

JVuzc,  God's  immortal,  14  v.  4.  is  the  accept- 
ed time,  425  v.  5. 

OATH,  of  God,  to  Abraham  and  his  seed,  436. 
to  David  and  Christ,  174.  and  promise  to  his 
people,  175,  471.  solemn,  to  be  regarded,  451 
v.  4.    and  promis^es  of  men  broken,  574. 

Obedience,  to  Christ,  246.  of  faith,  268.  flow- 
ing from  love,  296.  better  than  sacrifice,  238. 
cheerful  and  voluntary,  236,  296.  evangeli- 
cal, 268,  161.  sincere,  319,  320,  205—208.  the 
highest  wisdom,  56  v.  6. 

Offence,  not  to  be  given  to  any,  301. 

Offices,  and  titles  of  Christ,  148 — 153.  of  the 
Spirit,  324,  126. 

Old  age,  flourishing  in  religion,  459.  unconvert- 
ed, 567.  and  preparations  for  death,  570. 
prayer  and  song  for,  .572.  reflection  and  hope 
of,  571.    and  the  resurrection,  572,  640,  618. 

Old  man  of  sin  crucified,  223,  230,  189. 

Olive-tree,  wild  and  good,  504. 

Omnipotence,  of  God,  24.  our  strength,  42.  and 
grace,  51. 

Omnipresence  of  God,  40,  41. 

Omniscience  of  God,  40,  41,  44  v.  3,  45  v.  4. 

Oppression,  complained  of,  575.  punished,  573, 
574.    See  Persecutors, 

Ordinances,  delight  in,  419,  171,  172.  See  Bap- 
tism and  Lord^s  Supper. 

Ordination  of  a  minister,  454,  453. 

Origir.al  sin,  177,  256. 

Ov^rcyvxing  faith,  prayed  for,  621.  enjoyed,  622, 


PAIJ^,  comfort  under,  369.  forgotten  when 
Christ  is  remembered,  425. 

Paradise  on  earth,  287,  288  v.  7—10,  285. 

Pardon,  for  the  gieatest  sins,  209.  and  sancti- 
fication  by  faith,  236.  bought  at  a  dear  price, 
515,  520.  brought  to  our  senses,  519.  holi- 
ness and  comfort,  362.  of  backsliding,  3G4, 441. 
and  direction,  328.  and  repentance  prayed 
for,  360.  and  confession,  205—207.  of  origi- 
nal and  actual  sin,  180.  and  peace  through 
Christ,  164.  plentiful  with  God,  209,  203,  204. 
and  strength  from  Christ,  532,  234,  235. 

Parents,  and  children,  503,  504.  convey  not 
grace,  220. 

Passions,  holy,  kindled,  172. 

Passover,  Christ  our,  164. 

Pastures,  spiritual,  165—167.  of  Christ,  desired, 
535,  150  v.  12. 

Patience,  under  afllictions,  596.  and  faith  under 
dark  providences,  71.  and  prayer  in  soul  dark- 
ness, 280,  203,  204.  under  the  world's  hatred, 
382.  under  persecutions,  381,  464.  recommend- 
ed, 283.  of  God  producing  repentance,  31,  309. 

Pattern,  Christ  the  Christian's,  113,  153  v.  6. 
saints  a,  337. 

Peace,  of  the  nations,  560,  476.  of  conscience, 
116.  and  love,  &c.  300,  301.  on  earth  and 
good  will,  105.  and  holiness  encouraged,  566. 
with  men  desired,  345.  and  pardon  through 
Christ,  164.  and  submission  under  trials,  314, 
315.   trust  and  strength,  472. 

Pearl  of  price,  94. 

Perfection,  of  Scripture,  97,  94.  of  the  Christian 
religion,  245.  of  Christ's  righteousness,  202. 
of  holiness  in  heaven,  654,  655  of  happiness 
in  heaven,  656 — 662. 

Perfections  of  God,  43 — 50.  of  God,  displayed 
in  the  gospel,  249.    shining  in  the  cross,  518 

Persecuted  sdHnts  praying  and  pleading,  463---4C6. 
their  prayer  and  faith,  467.  God  their  Aven- 
ger, 16. 

Persecution,  courage  and  perseverance  under  it, 
276,  341.  victory  over  and  deliverance  from 
it,  469,  373,  343. 

Persecutors,  punished,  342,  443,  387.  their  folh', 
468.  complained  of,  563.  deliverance  Irom 
them,  74,  .573,  343. 

Perseverance,  of  the  saints,  210 — 214.  in  duty, 
42,  338.  in  holiness,  214,  230.  under  perse- 
cution and  trials,  341.  the  effect  of  truth  and 
niercy,  100.  connected  with  all  the  graces, 
370.  in  grace  desired,  232  v.  4.  of  saints  to 
glory  certain,  106,  214,  322,  628,  125. 

Person,  of  Christ,  104, 103.  and  glories  of  Clnisi, 
491,  457.    the  blessed,  205,  206,  208,  370 

Pestilence,  preservation  in  it,  601. 

Pharisee  and  publican,  282. 

Physician,  Christ,  186,  269. 

Piety,  instructions  therein,  565.    See  Saint. 

Pilgrimage,  the  Christian,  371. 

Pisgali's  mount,  624. 

Pity,  to  the  poor  and  afflicted,  291,  202.  in 
words  and  deeds,  291.  blessed  and  rewarded, 
293—295.    of  Christ,  530,  512,  215  v.  2. 

Pleading,  under  afllictions  without  repining,  250, 
596.  the  promises,  264.  under  pain  of  mind, 
3J3.    under  persecution,  463 — 466. 

Pleasures,  of  religion,  287,  288.  of  a  good  con- 
science, 285.  danger  of  sensual,  431.  sinful, 
forsaken,  331,  332.  heavenly,  aspired  after, 
331,  332 

Pollution,  removed  and  prevented,  257  v.  4 — 8. 
Poor,  charity  to  them,  291,  292.    friends  of  the, 

rewarded,  293—295. 
Portion,  God  our  only,  169,  170.    the  best,  362, 

of  saints  and  sinners,  686,  384,  382. 
Positive  institutions,  the  use  of,  508. 
Potter  and  the  clay,  192. 

Poverty,  of  spirit,  370,  253.  confessed,  239,  659 
V.  6,  7. 


XX  INDEX  OF 

Power,  of  God  J  24,  42.  and  goodness,  51,  52. 
and  majesty  of  God,  53,  55,  22,  23.  and  wis- 
dom in  Ciirist  crucified ,  249,  518.  and  grace 
of  Christ,  258.  of  the  Spirit  in  converting 
sinners,  324,  183.  of  faith,  268,  276.  of  grace 
and  sin,  231.  of  Christians  through  Christ, 
258.    of  the  gospel,  248,  492. 

Powers  of  hell  vanquished  by  Christ,  685,  529, 235. 

Practical,  atheism,  3,  36,  182.  religion,  291,  268. 
tendency  of  the  gospel,  230. 

Praise  to  God,  our  Creator,  83,  84.  for  creation 
and  providence,  61,  62.  for  creation  and  re- 
demption, 218.  for  daily  preservation,  548, 
552,  554.  for  eminent  deliverances,  485,  608. 
\  for  deliverance  from  death,  605,  608. 
for  private  deliverances,  411.  general,  87,  22, 
23,  16.  for  the  gof^pel,  251.  for  health  /e- 
stored,  603,  604,  606.  for  hearing  prayer,  486, 
488.  public,  608.  and  public  prayer,  410. 
for  protection,  grace  and  truth,  80.  for  gen- 
eral providence,  and  special  grace,  75.  for 
rain,  558,  76,  560.  to  the  Redeemer,  456, 
457,  481,  492,  154—185,  216,  133.  159,  160. 
for  redeeming  grace,  215,  157,  32,  33.  for 
temporal  blessings,  79,  560,  561.  for  tempta- 
tions overcome,  366.  for  victory  in  war,  584. 
hnperfect  on  earth,  160,  142  v.  7.  from  angels, 
86.  from  children,  564.  from  all  saints,  387, 
429.  from  all  nations,  401,  402.  from  the 
creation,  88.  from  all  creatures,  85,  89.  uni- 
versal praise,  85,89.    to  the  Trinity,  663 — 681. 

Prayer,  in  the  name  of  Christ  alone,  143.  an- 
swered, 361—363,  484,  409  486.  in  the  church's 
distress,  463.  and  faith  of  persecuted  saints, 
467,  382,  346-  and  hope,  408.  and  happiness, 
405,  406.  for  deliverance  answered,  578. 
heard,  and  Zion  restored,  488.  and  praise 
for  deliverance,  485.  public,  504,  503.  and 
praise  public,  410.    and  pleading  for  pardon, 

'  327.  for  repentance  and  pardon,  360,  308. 
in  time  of  war,  577.    and  hope  of  victory,  577. 

Preaching,  success  of  it,  desired,  428.  different 
success  of  it,  247.  unprofitable  for  want  of 
faith,  428.  pleasing  and  profitable,.250.  bap- 
tism and  the  Lord's  supper,  508. 

Predestination,  of  Christ  and  his  people,  191. 
sovereign  and  distinguishing,  192,  197. 

Preparation,  for  death,  628,  570.  desired,  634. 
for  heaven,  620,  654. 

Presence  of  God  in  worship,  5.  light  in  dark- 
ness, 373.  our  life,  372,  169,  170.  support 
in  death,  624.  desired,  living  and  dy- 
ing, 376,  624  V.  4.  of  Christ  on  earth,  544. 
in  worship,  171,  172.  at  his  table,  534.  the 
life  of  the  soul,  372.  light  in  darkness,  240 
V.  4.  makes  death  easy,  627,  625.  makes 
a  heaven  of  heaven,  170,  372  v.  3. 

Preserving  grace,  212,  214. 

Preservation,  in  public  dangers,  601,  475, 293, 295. 
by  day  and  night,  64,  65.  of  our  lives,  66, 
548,  552,  554.  of  the  soul,  322.  and  restoring 
grace,  212.  from  sin  and  death  to  the  king- 
dom, 214.    and  dissolution  of  this  world,  68. 

Presumption,  and  despair,  187,  188,  240.  dread- 
ed, 415  v.  6,  7. 

Pride,  danger  and  mischief  of  it,  194,  195.  abas- 
ed, 515,  193—195.  deprecated,  283.  and  hu- 
manity, 282,  253.  atheism  and  oppression 
punished,  573,  574.    and  death,  637. 

Priesthood,  of  Christ,  88,  164,  144,  494.  levitical, 
ending  in  him,  145. 

Priests,  and  kings,  Christians  made,  155  v.  7, 
152  v.  2. 

Prince  of  peace,  148. 

Princes,  vain,  18,  19,  321. 

PHvileges  of  the  gospel  valued,  250. 

Prison,  of  the  body,  629.  of  the  grave,  634,  421. 
of  sin,  234,  235.    of  hell,  653. 

Prisoners  of  Satan  released,  234  v.  4. 

Prodigal  eon,  307. 


SUBJECTS. 

Profession  of  sincerity  and  repentance,  318. 

Professions,  insincere,  316,  317,  651,  652. 

Profit  hindered  by  weakness  of  faith,  and  by 
ignorance  and  unbelief,  428,  247. 

Promises,  fulfilled  in  Christ,  107,  108.  of  the 
covenant,  257,  175.  faithfulness  of  God  in 
them,  265.  and  truth  of  God  unchangeable, 
176.  our  security,  175,  266.  interest  in  them  de- 
sired, 265.  pleaded,  264.  and  threatenings,  437. 

Prophecies  and  types  of  Christ,  108. 

Prophecy  and  inspiration,  93. 

Prophet,  Christ  our,  151  v.  4,  153  v.  4  Priest 
and  King,  149. 

Prosperity,  and  adversity,  315.  dangerous,  390, 
434.    of  sinners  vain,  433,  431. 

Prosperous  sinners  cursed,  381,  637,  73. 

Protection,  from  spiritual  enemies,  335.  truth 
and  grace,  80.  by  day  and  night,  64,  65.  ot 
the  church,  472,  210.  ' 

Providence,  of  God,  directing  human  affairs,  6. 
over  afflictions  and  death,  67.  bereaving, 
adored,  315.  executed  by  Christ,  155  v.  4,  5. 
its  darkness,  71.  dark  and  frowning,  attend- 
ed with  faith,  71.  prosperous  and  afflictive, 
315.  its  wisdom  and  equity,  74.  and  crea- 
tion, 61,  444,  445.  general  and  special  grace, 
75,  76.  and  perfections  of  God,  75.  its  mys- 
tery unfolded,  72.  recorded,  82,  446,  449.  in 
air,  earth,  and  sea,  53,  60,  61,  79,  62,  69,  76. 

Provisions,  of  the  gospel,  252,  520,  528,  171  v. 
3 — 5.  of  God's  house,  75  V.  5,  6.  of  the  Lord's 
table,  509,  521—523. 

Prudence  and  zeal,  306. 

Psalm,  for  soldiers,  576,  584,  585.  for  old  age, 
571,  572.  for  husbandmen,  558.  for  a  funeral, 
618,  639,  &c.  for  the  Lord's  day,  420.  before 
prayer  and  sermon,  425.  for  magistrates,  590. 
for  a  master  of  a  family,  392.  for  mariner!^, 
70.  for  gluttons  and  drunkards,  440.  foi 
New  England,  .532.  for  America,  550,  5S1. 
morning  and  evening  psalms,  547 — 557. 

Pm&Z/c,  praise  for  private  mercies,  245,  247.  for 
deliverance,  251.  worship,  absence  of  it  com- 
plained of,  28.  worship  attended  on,  219. 
ordinances,  their  benefit,  406.  prayer  anJ 
praise,  410,  179. 

Publican  and  Pharisee,  282. 

Punishment  of  sinners,  43,  377,  378,  380,  384.  a 
unbelievers,  272,  271,  246.  and  salvation,  4.39 
437,  442.    See  Affiiction,  Hell. 

Purity,  of  heart,  blessedness  of  it,  232,  370  v.  8. 
of  heavenly  bliss,  654. 

Purposes,  holy,  333. 

QIMLTFIC^TIO^^S  of  a  Christian,  or  of  a 

church  member,  450 — 452. 
Quarrelsome  neighbours,  345. 
Quickening  grace,  in  regeneration,  219  v.  4 

after  regeneration,  desired,  358,  323. 
RACE,  the  Christian,  338.    unsuccessful  with, 

out  God,  547  V.  4. 
Rain  from  heaven,  559,  560,  49. 
Ransom,  Christ  a,  132,  131. 
Reading  the  Scripture,  101,  299. 
Reason,  feeble  and  grovelling,  37.    carnal,  hum- 
bled, 194,  195. 
Recovery,  from  the  ruin  of  the  fall,  177,  222, 

256,  215.   praise  for  it,  217    from  sickness, 

600,  604,  605. 
Reconciliation  of  God  and  sinners  in  Clnist,  155, 

33. 

Redemption,  by  Christ,  234,  235.    by  price,  512. 

by  price  and  power,  216.    and  protection, 

217.    praise  for,  215,  157,  32,  33. 
Refiner,  Christ  a,  150  v.  9. 

Reo-eneration,  its  nature  and  Author,  219.  long- 
ed for,  221,  181  V.  4,  5. 
Rejoicing,  in  God,  284—288. 
Relative  duties,  451,  396,  397. 
Release  by  prayer,  361,  363,  488. 
Reliance,  on  God,  the  reason  and  liappinesa  of 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


It,  18,  19.  on  the  promises  desired,  266,  45 
V.  9.   on  Christ  and  the  gospel,  236. 

Jielicrion,  duties  of  it,  230,  223.  pleasures  of  it, 
287,  288,  285.  prospects  of  it,  287,  288,  626. 
and  justice,  451.  in  words  and  deeds,  230, 
451,  291.  vain  without  love,  305.  its  sup- 
ports, 230  V.  4.  Christian,  its  excellence,  245. 
revivals  of  it  prayed  for,  363,  489,  491,  492. 
enjoyed, 363, 488,361.  flourishing  in  old  age, 459. 

Reli<riousy  education,  565,  82.  parents  convey 
not  grace,  220. 

RcmembraticCj  of  Christ,  514.  of  former  deliver 
aiices,  280,  339.    of  all  the  way,  449. 

Renovation^  desired,  181,  221. 

Repentance.,  effected  by  divine  goodness,  309, 
31.  at  the  cross  of  Christ,  310,  311.  gives 
joy  in  heaven,  312.  confession  and  pardon, 
205 — 208.  and  prayer  for  pardon  and  health, 
360.  and  faith  in  the  blood  of  Christ,  364. 
of  the  prodigal,  307. 

Reprieve^  none  in  death,  637  v.  3,  636  v.  2. 
no  pardon,  382  v.  7—10,  649  v.  2,  652. 

Rcjn'oach,  removed,  347,  382,  639  v.  4. 

Reproof  J  brotherly  and  beneficial,  551. 

Resin-nation^  197.  to  affliction,  596,  313.  to  the 
will  of  God,  285.  to  bereaving  providences,  315. 

ResoluiionSj  holy,  333. 

Rest^  none  on  earth,  432.  promised  by  Christ, 
253.    complete  in  heaven,  655. 

Restoration,  from  the  fall,  117,  222.  from  back- 
sliding, 364,  165 — 167.  from  sorrows  and  sins, 
212.  from  sickness,  600,  604,  606.  of  joy, 
482.    of  Zion,  488.    by  prayer,  361,  3a3. 

Resurrection  of  Christy  123,  124,  421.  and  death 
of  Christ,  123.  death  and  ascension  of  Christ, 
124,  127,  146.    ground  of  faith  in  him,  126  v. 

3,  4.  gives  hope  of  heaven,  125.  of  the 
bodtjf  622,-642,  643,  386.  hope  of  it,  641,  642, 
386.  and  death,  638,  of  a  saint,  and  death 
of  a  sinner,  636. 

Retirement  and  meditation,  388. 

Returninfr,  sinner,  312.  backslider,  327,  364. 
308,  179,  180,  43.    with  self-abhorrence,  356'. 

Revelation,  the  Scripture,  evidence  of  its  divin- 
it)',  93.  of  Christ  to  Jews  and  Gentiles,  250, 458. 

Revenge  against  our  own  sins,  310. 

Reverence,  due  to  God,  20.  in  worship,  53,  26. 

Revivals  of  religion,  prayed  for,  363,  491,  492. 
enjoyed  by  prayer,  363,  488,  361. 

Rewards,  of  duty  and  sincerity,  320.  impartial, 
320  v.  5,  6.  of  the  righteous  and  the  wick- 
ed, 382.    of  liberality,  293—295. 

Riches,  earthly,  compared  with  grace,  580.  their 
vanity,  637,  433,  412. 

Rich  sinner,  dying,  433.    unenvied,  433. 

Righteous,  their  birth,  219,  161.  their  temper 
and  character,  370,  161.  their  conduct,  230, 
268.  their  company,  239,  487,  217  v.  3.  their 
raiment,  202,  252  v.  6,  7.  their  happy  end, 
623 — 625.  difference  between  the,  and  the 
wicked,  378,  381. 

Righteousness,  of  Christ,  valuable,  201.  our 
robe,  202,  252  v.  6,  7.  and  strength  in  Christ, 
200,  234,  235,  259,  260.  internal,  breathed 
after,  233.  and  grace  thirsted  for,  370  v.  4. 
our  own,  insufficient,  179.  renounced,  201,  ^5. 

Robes,  of  righteousness,  202,  252  v.  6,  7,  511  v. 

4.  white,  202,  656,  657. 

Rock,  of  ages,  217  v.  3.    and  Corner-stone, 

Christ,  150  v.  10,  13.   smitten,  a  type  of 

Christ,  436  v.  17,  18. 
Rod,  of  affliction,  598,  174  v.  1,  2,  313.  benefit 

of  it,  397,  598.   of  Moses,  436  v.  9. 
Rome.  See  Babylon, 
Rose,  Christ  compared  to  a,  150  v,  5. 
Ruin,  and  restoration  of  man,  177.  of  Babylon, 

478,  479. 
Ruins  of  Zion  built  again,  488. 
Rnlrrs,  good,  described,  570.   from  God,  591. 

advised,  127,  146,  147.   warned  594. 


SABBATH,  delightful,  419.   See  Lord's  Day 
Sacrifice,  of  Christ,  and  atonement,  117.  the 
noblest,  270,  162.    all-sufficient,  J 63,  308,  179 
faith  in  the,  270.    praise  for  it,  164.    and  in 
carnation,  162.    and  intercession,  164. 
Safe,  to  land,  70,  69.  at  home,  375.  in  heaven 
655. 

Safety,  in  God,  368.  in  the  covenant,  176.  of 
saints  in  the  hands  of  Christ,  263.  of  believ- 
ers, 217.    at  the  foot  of  the  cross,  228. 

Safety,  of  the  church,  472,  473.  in  public  dan- 
gers, 601.  and  delight,  in  the  church,  407. 
and  triumph  of  the  church  in  national  deso- 
lations, 574. 

Saints,  characters  of,  161,  450.  beloved  in 
Christ,  191.  happy,  and  sinners  miserable, 
378.  and  sinners,  the  difference,  377.  and 
sinners  distinguished  by  the  Judge,  648.  the 
best  company,  239.  communion  of,  510.  pa- 
tience and  the  world's  hatred,  382.  God 
their  Avenger,  13.  God's  care  of  them,  484. 
safe  in  evil  times,  575,  475.  secure  in  public 
diseases,  601,  602.  and  sinners'  portion,  385, 
386.  dwell  in  heaven,  128.  punished  and 
pardoned,  442,  36J.  and  saved,  439,  441. 
chastised  and  sinners  destroyed,  383.  their 
afflictions  moderated,  211.  tried  and  preserv- 
ed, 52,  210.  die,  but  Christ  lives,  619.  death 
and  burial  of,  631.  conducted  to  heaven, 
449.  in  the  separate  state,  386.  judging  the 
Avorld,  387.  reward  at  last,  M9,  374,  420.  in 
glory,  656,  657.  and  sinners'  end,  381,  380, 
384.  See  Righteous. 

Sacraments,  their  use,  508. 

Salvation,  joyful  sound,  224.  by  Christ,  229, 
227,  259,  260.  in  the  cross,  228.  of  the 
worst  of  sinners,  232.  of  saints,  573,  227  v. 
1.  by  grace  in  Christ,  225,  226.  and  God 
glorified,  229.  and  triumph,  284.  and  de- 
fence in  God,  368. 

Sanctification,  232 — by  Christ,  234,  235.  through 
faith,  236 — desired,  236,  233.  evidence  of  it, 
230 — and  pardon,  5^7.  justification  and  sal- 
vation, 257. 

Sanctified  afflictions,  598,  383 

Sarah  and  Isaac,  35  v.  6,  7. 

Satan,  subdued,  281.  his  temptations,  187,  188, 
625,  355,  See  Devil,  Temptations. — his  fiery 
darts,  375  v.  2. 

Satisfaction  of  Christ,  155,  531. 

Sceptre,  oiihe  gospel,  457  v.  4,  491  v.  4.  of  grace, 
51  V.  4.   touching  the  top  of  it,  33  v.  5,  6. 

Scoffers  complained  cf,  574. 

Scriptures,  sacred,  compared  with  the  book  of 
nature,  97,  95,  414.  their  perfection,  97. 
their  variety  and  excellence,  101,  94,  242. 
instruction  from  them,  98.  attended  with 
the  Spirit,  299,  340  v.  1,  428.  reveal  Christ, 
93 — delight  in  the,  99,  598.  holiness  and 
comfort  from  the,  101.  reading  the,  299,  242 
V.  9,  73  V.  6.   praise  for  the,  92. 

Sea,  God's  dominion  over  the,  12. 

Seal,  of  Christ's  blood,  176,  511.  the  oath  of 
God  a,  174. 

Sealing  of  the  Spirit,  325,  207  v  2.  ♦ 

Seamen's  song,  70. 

Seasons  of  the  year,  558 — 5G1. 

Secret  devotion,  388,  389,  484. 

Secure  sinner,  awakened,  240. 

Seed  of  the  woman,  256,  108.  of  the  promisd 
to  Abraham,  35  v.  6,  7.  of  the  word,  241 
— of  grace,  161  v.  5. 

Seeking,  God,  408,  73 — after  Christ,  535.  ana 
finding  him,  539. 
^  Self-confidence,  vain,  258 — relinquished,  201. 

Self-denial,  commanded  by  Christ,  189,  223,  450 

Self-dedication,  entire,  336.   joyful,  215  v.  5,  6 

Self-destruction,  255  v.  3. 

Self-examination,  or  evidences  of  grace,  391, 319 
Self-fiattery,  3,  36. 


X'  INDEX  OF 

Self-righteousness,  of  the  Pharisee,  262.  insuffi- 
cient, 199,  252.   renounced,  201,  204. 

Senses,  assisting  faith,  503. 

Sensual  pleasures,  forsalten,  331,  332.  danger- 
ous, 329,  431. 

Separate  souls,  heaven  of,  38S. 

Serpent,  brazen,  239. 

Service  of  God  the  highest  joy,  417,  418. 

Sheep,  wandering  from  God's  fold,  132  v.  1,  2. 
desirous  of  restoration,  233  v.  5.  lost,  restored, 
132.   the  weakest  safe  in  Christ's  hands,  283. 

Shepherd,  God,  165—167.  Christ  a,  132,  151  v. 
6,  153  V.  6. 

Shield,  Christ  a,  340  v.  8— grace  a,  258  v.  2. 

Shipwreck  prevented,  70. 

Shortness  of  time  improved,  617. 

Sick-bed  devotion,  593,  605,  600,  350. 

Sickness,  healed,  600, 604,  605.  and  recovery,  607. 

Sight  of  God  in  his  house,  403.  of  Christ  in 
heaven,  326.  mortifies  to  the  world,  330,  172.  of 
Christ  beatific,  662.  makes  death  easy,  424,  625. 

Signs  of  Christ's  coming,  574,  111.  of  implant- 
ed grace,  391. 

Hin,  of  nature,  181,  182— original,  177, 181.  origi- 
nal and  actual  confessed,  and  pardoned,  179, 
180.  and  chastisement  of  saints,  438,  442. 
indwelling,  conviction  of,  240.  against  the 
law  and  gospsl,  246.  evil  of  it,  184.  abound- 
ing, 574— deceitfulness  of  it,  185.  custom  in 
it,  183.  folly  and  madness  of  it,  183.  the 
ruin  of  angels  and  men,  184.  the  cause  of 
Christ's  death,  335,  335.  must  be  opposed, 
223.  resolutions  against  it,  31,  310,  335. 
prayer  for  victory  over  it,  233  v.  5,  335  v.  5, 
31  V.  5.  crucified,  334.  pardoned  and  sub- 
dued, 233,  257,  232.  and  misery  banished  from 
heaven,  655. 

Sins  of  the  tongue,  575,  535,  317. 

Sinai  and  Zion,  432.  commands  not  saving, 
448,  193. 

Sincerity,  319,  205.  or  evidences  of  grace,  391. 
professed,  318,  319.  proved  and  rewarded, 
320.  and  hypocrisy,  316.  and  watchfulness,  415. 

Sinner,  man  by  nature  and  practice  a,  182. 
cursed  and  saint  happy,  378,  334.  and  saint's 
portion,  335,  335,  377,  331,  649.  hatred  of 
and  saint's  patience,  332.  destroyed  and 
saints  chastised,  333.  the  vilest  saved,  232. 
death  of  the,  terrible,  620.    aged,  dying,  557. 

Slander,  complained  of,  18il  v.  5.  deliverance 
from  it,  347,  345. 

Slavery  of  Satan,  release  from,  by  Christ,  234. 
of  sin,  freedom  from,  by  Christ,  334.  deliver- 
ance from  it  desired,  240. 

Sleep,  sweet,  231  v.  5. 

Sloth,  spiritual,  lamented,  351,  323. 

Smiles  of  Christ  desired,  339. 

Snou)  and  frost,  550,  551. 

Society,  of  sinners,  avoided,  378,  330.  hated, 
391.  of  saints  chosen,  239,  462,  391.  in 
heaven  blessed,  658,  432. 

Sodom,  fire  of,  20,  334  v.  5. 

Soldiers^  psalms,  576,  584,  585. 

Son  of  God,  eternal,  251  v.  2,  153  v.  2.  of  Da- 
vid, 684?  148  v.  3. 

Soncr  of  the  angels,  105.  of  Moses  and  the 
Lamb,  479,  153.  of  Hezekiah,  607.  of  Solo- 
mon, 534—546.    of  Simeon,  625,  522. 

Sons  of  God,  their  character  and  privileges,  161. 

Sorrow,  for  sin,  309 — 311.  See  Repentance,  for 
the  pious  dead  restrained,  631.  comfort  un- 
der it,  359,  375. 

Soul,  value  of  it.  632.  of  a  sinner  on  a  leath- 
bed,  630.  must  leave  the  body,  633,  637. 
forced  into  eternity,  620.  sinking  into  hell, 
557.  of  a  saint  committed  to  Christ,  223. 
beautifully  arrayed,  202.  in  separate  state, 
388,  18,  19,  429,  629. 

Sovereignty,  of  God,  24,  28.  in  bereaving  prov- 
idences adored,  315.   of  grace,  191,  195. 


SUBJECTS. 

Spear  in  the  Redeemer's  side,  135. 

Spirit,  given  at  Christ's  ascension,  130.  mirac  i- 
lous  gift  of,  257.  water  and  blood,  419.  his 
offices  and  operations,  324.  his  influences 
represented  by  the  wind,  542.  witnessing 
and  sealing,  325.  his  work  powerful  and 
gracious,  324,  183.  attending  the  word,  299, 
340  v.  1,  423  V.  5.  earnest  of  heaven,  629 
v.  3.  dwelling  in  the  heart,  257  v.  9.  fruits 
of  the-,  161.   his  teaching  desired,  299,  179  v 

3.  breathed  after,  323,  542. 

Spiritual,  apparel,  202.  blessings  and  punish 
ments,  437.  duties,  230,  223.  deliverance, 
217,  473,  375.  enemies  overcome,  231,  340, 
365.  meat,  drink,  and  clothing,  252,  339 
mindedness,  460 — pilgrimage,  37J.  race,  333 
— warfare,  339,  340. 

Spotless,  God,  657  v.  3 — Christ,  543.  righteous- 
ness, 202.    church,  541,  202 — heaven,  654,  653. 

Spouse,  of  Christ,  is  the  church,  455.  her  beau 
ty,  541 — her  request,  546. 

Spring,  of  the  year,  553,  559.  and  summer,  558, 
559, 62  V.  9—12.   summer  and  winter,  530,  561. 

Sprinkling  of  blood,  164. 

Star,  Christ  a,  150  v.  15.  at  Christ's  birth,  309 
V.  2. 

Stormtiwd  thunder,  552, 89,  444, 49.  improved,  563. 

Storms,  of  trouble,  hope  in,  375,  71. 

Strait  gate  and  way,  223,  189. 

Strength,  everlasting  in  God,  42,  338,  472.  from 
Christ,  202— for  the  weak,  253.  and  peace, 
472.  and  righteousness  in  him,  259,  230,  234, 
235.  repentance  and  pardon  prayed  for,  330. 
of  divine  grace,  212. 

Submission,  and  deliverance,  314,  to  afflictions, 
593.  to  dark  provideace,  71.  to  bereaving 
dispensations,  315.  and  humility,  233 — and 
pleading,  372.  encouraged  and  rewarded, 
314.  to  Christ  recommended,  127  v.  8 — 10, 
147,  253  v.  3,  4.    to  death,  643,  623. 

Substance  of  the  levitical  priesthood,  145. 

Success,  of  the  gospel,  95,  493,  148  v.  1,  4,  5 
to  the  word  preached,  desired,  423. 

Sudden  death,  615.  and  seasonable  deliverance, 
314. 

Sufferings,  of  Christ,  great,  133,  524.  and  death 
of  Christ,  120.  for  Christ,  370  v.  8.  and 
kingdom  of  Christ,  143,  133,  492. 

Sufficiency,  of  pardon,  209 — of  grace,  258,  42. 

Summer,  558,  559 — and  winter,  560,  551. 

Summons  of  the  saint,  633. 

Sun,  Christ  a,  150  v.  16.    in  darkness,  311  v 

4,  5.  of  righteousness,  221  v.  3,  408  v.  5. 
imitation  of  its  course  desired,  547. 

Superabouyiding  grace,  209. 

Support,  and  counsel  from  God,  344.    and  com 
fort  in  God,  343,  597.    for  the  afflicted  and 
tempted,  350.    under  trials,  359,  375,  276.  in 
prospect  of  death,  622. 

Supremacy  of  God,  13. 

Surety,  Christ  our,  151  v.  7,  153  v.  7.  and 

Sacrifice,  Christ  a,  163. 
Sword,  of  the  Redeemer,  457  v.  2,  3,  491  v.  3, 

492  V.  3.    of  the  Spirit,  354  v.  5.   the  llarning, 

516  v.  7. 

Sympathy  of  Christ  to  the  weak  and  tempted, 
252,  369  V.  3,  512  v.  6. 

TABLE,  of  providence  and  grace,  165 — 167.  of 
grace,  171.    of  the  Lord's  supper,  528. 

Teachings  of  the  Spirit  and  word,  299. 

Temple,  of  God's  grace,  loved,  406.  Christ  rep- 
resented by  a,  150  v.  14. 

Temptations,  of  the  world,  431.  conquered  by 
fiiith,  431.  in  sickness  overcome,  599.  of  the 
^  devil,  187,  188,  355,  291.  and  desertions  la- 
mented, 354.  hope  under  sharp  and  long,  176. 
strength  and  support  under  them,  231, 350, 253, 
42.  overcome,  231,  356.  escape  and  deliver- 
ance from  them,  281,  356,  343. 

Tempted^  Christ's  compassion  to  thf*  '^'^^ 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


xxid 


Tempter^  Satan,  355 — the  lying  to  be  trodden 

down,  281. 
Tender  conscience,  277. 
Testament  of  new  covenant  sealed,  511 
Thanks^  public,  for  private  mercies,  411,  608. 
Thankstrioiiin-  for  victory,  583.     for  national 

mercies,  579. 
Tlircateniiig-j  the  first,  256. 
T/ireate)ungSf  and  promises,  437. 
Tkrone  of  grace ^  accessible  by  Christ,  491.  free 

to  sinners,  204. 
T/irones  of  judgment  prepared  for  the  saints,  387 

V.  6—8. 

Thunder  and  storm,  562, 89, 444, 49.  improved,  563. 

Time,  misimproved,  614,  553  v.  2.  short,  611. 
to  be  redeemed,  609.  end  of  it  kept  in  view,  617. 

Times  J  evil,  333,  384.  saint's  safety,  and  hope 
in  them,  575,  574. 

Title,  a  clear  one  to  heaven  desired,  375. 

Titles  and  offices  of  Christ,  143 — 153. 

Tij^i'Tiie,  sins  of  it,  575.  glory  of  the  frame, 
60J,  v.  6.    governed,  306,  566,  565. 

Travels,  of  the  Israelites,  449,  447.  of  spiritual 
pilgrims,  371. 

Treachery  complained  of,  574,  575. 

Tree  of  life,  516 — and  river  of  love,  523. 

Trial  of  our  graces  by  afflictions,  52,  211.  of 
our  hearts,  391,  319. 

Trials.  See  Affl,ictions,  support  under  them,  369, 
375,  276.  grace  sliining  in  them,  341.  re- 
moved by  prayer,  484,  381. 

Trinitij,  the  united  three,  218,  658,  681,  677. 
praised,  659 — 681. 

Triumph,  of  Christ  over  the  church's  enemies, 
477,  478,  472.  of  faith,  276.  over  death,  622, 
642.  for  salvation,  284.  for  national  victory, 
534.  and  safety  of  the  church  in  nationaJ  des- 
olations, 475.    of  saints  at  the  last  day,  387. 

Troubles.  See  Afflictions,  Temptations. 

Tree,  Christ  compared  to  a,  150  v.  4.  of  life,  528. 

Trumpet,  of  the  gospel,  252.  of  the  archangel, 
68  V.  5,  652  v.  1. 

Trust,  in  the  Lord,  472,  203  v.  6,  7.  in  the 
word,  285,  204  v.  4.  under  afflictions,  67. 
in  the  creatures  vain,  321,  18,  19.  in  Christ 
recommended,  271.  well  founded,  322.  in 
view  of  death,  632  v.  6. 

Truth,  grace  and  protection,  80,  37,  18,  19.  and 
mercy  evidenced,  212  v.  3 — 7. 

7'<i/nitZi,  deliverance  from  it,  348. 

Types,  of  Christ,  145.   and  prophecies,  108. 

UJ^BELIEF,  and  impenitence,  272.  like  the 
spear  in  Christ's  side,  365.  danger  of,  271— 
lamented,  266  v.  5.  prayed  against,  236— de- 
structive, 247.  punished,  427— Canaan  lost  by 
It,  427.    and  envy  cured,  382. 

UyichangeaUe,  God  and  his  covenant,  174,  43,  56. 
love  and  grace,  176,  15.  promises,  265,  176, 
471.   truth,  15,  176. 

Uncharitahleness  and  chanty,  301. 

Unconverted,  state,  222— old  age,  567.  advice 
to  the,  20  V.  4,  653  v.6.   unfit  for  heaven,  654. 

Unfruitfulness  under  the  word,  428. 

Unholy  souls  not  fit  for  heaven,  654. 

Union,  of  Christ  and  saints,  510.  to  Christ  de- 
sired, 150  v  6.  of  faith  and  works,  268.  of 
Jews  and  Gentiles,  458.  of  saints  on  earth 
and  in  heaven,  462. 

Unity,  of  God,  one  in  three,  668,  681,  677.  of 
friends  and  kindred,  397.  of  a  family  and  of 
saints,  396.  of  the  church  on  earth  and  in 
heaven,  462. 

Unseen  Saviour  beloved,  298.   adored,  661  v.  7. 

Unspeakable,  love,  151 — joys,  298. 

Use  of  the  moral  law,  240,  198.  or  positive  in- 
stitutions, 508. 

VAIJSr  discourse,  in  company,  575.  none  in 
heaven,  371  v.  11. 

Value,  of  Christ  and  his  righteousness,  201.  of 
the  soul,  632— of  the  saints,  239. 


Vanity,  of  man,  25.  of  man  as  mortal,  612,  613, 
618,  583.  of  life  and  riches,  637.  of  youth, 
alluring,  563,  569.  of  the  world,  329, 
432,  435.  of  self-righteousness,  199,  205. 
252. 

Veil,  looking  within  the,  337,  275. 

Venrrcancc,  and  compassion  of  God,  55.  against 

the  enemies  of  the  church,  588,  387,  20  iit 

hell,  653. 

Victory,  national,  hoped  and  prayed  for,  577 
over  sin  and  hell,  340.  over  temptations  in 
sickness,  599,  366.  over  temporal  enemies, 
584.  thanksgiving  for  national,  583.  of  Christ, 
over  enemies,  477,  478.  over  Satan,  685,  480. 
over  death  and  hell,  529.  and  kingdom,  131. 
of  saints  through  Christ,  337.  in  tlie  spiritual 
warfare,  340.  and  deliverance  from  persecji- 
tion,  383.  over  death  and  the  grave,  621,  622, 
ours,  the  praise  God's,  340. 

Vine,  emblem  of  Christ,  150  v.  1. 

Vinegar  and  gall  offered  to  Christ,  119. 

Vineyard  of  God  wasted,  463. 

Virtue,  shining  in  trials  and  afflictions,  292,  293 
v.  4.    of  men,  failing,  574,  575. 

Virtues,  Christian,  370,  223. 

Vision  of  the  Lamb,  159.    See  Light. 

Visit,  waiting  a  gracious  one,  171. 

Voice  of  God,  in  the  law,  237.     in  the  gospel, 
252 — in  the  promises,  265.    to  his  friends  an(l 
enemies,  578  v.  4 — 6.    of  Christ,  or  wisdom 
254,  255.    or  his  blood,  164 — the  Judge,  648. 

Vows,  paid  in  the  church,  411,  409.  of  holiness, 
333.    and  promises  broken  by  the  wicked,  574. 

fFAITIJVG,  for  strength  from  God,  42.  foi 
pardon  and  direction,  328.  for  an  answer  to 
prayer,  363.  with  earnest  desire  of  deliver- 
ance and  salvation,  203,  204,  349.  for  heaven, 
376.  for  Christ's  second  coming,  514.  for 
grace  and  salvation,  203  v.  4 — 8. 

fValking  by  faith,  71,  629. 

Wandering  from  God,  356,  132  v.  1,  2.  and  re- 
turning, 356. 

Wajits,  spiritual,  all  to  be  supplied,  257,  420. 

War,  prayer  in  time  of,  577.  disappointments 
therein,  576.  victory  in,  584 — spiritual,  340, 
366. 

Warfare,  Christian,  339.  assistance  and  victory 
in  it,  340,  366. 

Warnings  of  God,  to  his  people,  437.  to  young 
sinners,  568.   to  magistrates,  593,  594. 

Washing,  of  justification  and  sanctification,  232, 
257.  from  sin,  225,  501.  in  Christ's  blood, 
656,  657,  501.   spiritual,  desired,  236. 

Watchfulness,  and  prayer,  223  v.  5.  over  the 
tongue,  306 — and  sincerity,  415.  and  brother- 
ly reproof,  551. 

Watchmen,  spiritual,  united,  250  v.  5.  gospel,  250. 

Water,  the  spirit  and  the  blood,  517. 

Way,  Christ  so  called,  150  v.  11.  to  Falvaiion, 
ftiith  the,  271.   to  heaven  strait,  223. 

Weak  Christians,  not  to  be  despised,  301.  en- 
couraged by  Christ,  262.  safe  in  his  hands, 
263.    shall  be  victorious,  153  v.  11,  12. 

Weakness,  our  own,  and  Christ's  strength,  258. 

Weather,  and  seasons  various,  560,  561,  81 
stormy  succeeded  by  calm,  69,  70.  thunder 
and  lightning,  89,  444  v.  2.     clouds,  winds, 
waves  and  tempests,  58  v.  4.    summer  and 
winter,  560,  561. 

Welcome,  to  the  gospel  ministers,  250.  to  the 
Lord's  day,  419.  sinners  to  return  and  be 
happy,  609,  252—255. 

White,  robes,  202,  658,  657.  Christ's  soul,  543— 
saints  made,  541. 

^Wicked,  difference  between  them  and  the  righ* 
teous,  377.  their  way  and  end,  380,  381.  See 
Sinner,  Saint. 

Wickedness,  of  man  by  nature,  182.  or  corrup- 
tion of  manners,  574,  575.  or  practical  athe- 
ism, 3,  36. 


XXIV 


SYLLABUS  OF  -THL  ARRANGEMENT? 


Wilderness  of  this  world,  371.  Believers,  corn- 
in*?  up  out  of  it,  546,  463  v.  1,  2.  faith  guiding 
througli  the,  274.  See  Jewish  Church. 

fVill^  depraved,  177— renewed,  493. 

fVind,  of  divine  influences,  542.  waves  and 
tempests,  58  v.  4,  5.  and  storms  succeeded 
by  a  calm,  69,  70. 

Wine  and  bread,  Clirist  compared  to,  150  v.  3. 

Winter  and  summer,  560,  561. 

Wisdom  of  Ood,  vast  and  unbounded,  44  v.  1 — 3, 
76.  of  God  in  his  works,  56.  and  equity  of 
providence,  74.  and  grace  of  the  gospel,  249. 
carnal,  Immbled,  194,  195,  193.  Christ,  the 
wisdom  of  God,  254,  5]8.  invitations  of,  to 
men,  254,  255.  Clirist  our,  234.  power  and 
love  in  Christ,  247. 

Wishes  of  the  saints  all  gratified  above,  385, 
420  v.  7. 

Witness  of  the  Spirit  desired,  325,  517  v.  10. 

Wonderful,  Christ  the,  143  v.  2. 

Word,  Christ  tlie,  103— made  flesh,  103.  the 
written,  relish  for  it,  161  v.  1.  read  with  de- 
sire and  delight,  101,  299.  the  preached,  un- 
profitable through  unbolief,  428.  success  of  it 
desired,  428  v.  5.    See  Scripture. 

Words,  of  promises,  sweet,  266.  of  performance, 
265,  266.  and  deeds  of  Christ,  545,  457,  491, 
492.  and  deeds  of  Christians,  230,  451,  291, 
205—208. 

Work  of  creation,  58 — of  providence,  560,  561. 
of  creation  and  providence,  60,  01,  62.  of 
providence  and  grace,  85,  75 — 80.  of  crea- 
tion, providence  and  grace,  81,  56,  414,  415. 
of  creation,  providence,  redemption  and  sal- 
vation, 444,  445,  77.  of  the  Spirit,  powerful 
and  gracious,  324,  183.  desiring  it  may  be 
complete,  374.  of  Christ  and  of  the  Spirit,  202. 

Works,  good,  profit  men,  not  God,  239.  not 
saving,  198,  448  v.  1. 

World,  its  creation,  58.    its  preservation,  disso- 


lution and  restoration,  68.    end  of  it,  435. 

unsatisfying,  331,  332,  169.  unworthy  our  de- 
light, 435.  its  temptations,  431.  crucifixion 
to  it,  by  cross  of  Christ,  515.  by  the  sicht  of 
God,  330.  hatred  of  it  and  saints'  patience, 
382. 

Worldly-mindedness,  folly  of,  and  prayer  against, 
432,  323  V.  2. 

Worship  of  God  beneficial,  406.  delightful,  171, 
172,  419,  404.  condescended  to  by  God,  5. 
accepted  through  Clirist,  142,  143.  and  order 
of  the  gospel,  461.  daily,  400,  390,  551~in  a 
family,  396.  public,  longed  for,  416—418,  402 
— 405,  398, 399.  place  for  it,  453,  454.  absence 
from  it,  28,  63.  reverential,  26,  53.  vain  with- 
out sincerity,  316.    of  lieaven  humble,  659. 

Worth  of  the  soul,  632.  of  Christ's  righteousness, 
201. 

Wrath,  and  mercy  of  God,  21.  and  mercy  from 
the  judgment-seat,  647.  and  vengeance,  653. 
See  Ood,  Punishment. 

Wrestling  with  doubts  and  fears,  337. 

YEARLY  feasts  at  Jerusalem,  453. 

Yoke,  of  Christ,  easy,  253.  of  aflliction,  598  v.  3. 
of  circumcision,  506  v.  2. 

Youth,  its  vanity,  568,  569.  reminded  of  judg- 
ment, 568,  569.  fxliorted  to  remember  their 
Creator,  567. 

ZEAL  of  Christ,  285,  229.  scandalized,  118  v. 
9.  inspiring  the  saints,  337.  Christian,  the 
extent  of  it,  336  v.  3,  4.  and  prudence,  306. 
in  the  Christian  race,  338.  for  the  gospel, 
322— for  God,  336.  against  sin,  310.  want 
of  it  lamented,  35 J. 

Zechariah^s  song,  496. 

Zion,  its  beauty  and  worship,  461.  citizen  of 
it  described,  450,  451.  its  safety,  473 — and 
Sinai,  462.  "the  residence  of  God,  454,  453. 
tlie  joy  of  the  saints,  398,  399.  the  glory  of 
the  earth,  472.    See  Church. 


SYLLABUS  OF  THE  ARRANGEMENT. 


I'HE  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD,  in 

alphabetical  order,  from  -  -  - 

1 

to  57 

THE  CHURCH  ------ 

436  . 

-  500 

CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE 

53 

-  82 

Jewish  Church,  or  history  of 

UNIVERSAL  PRAISE  -   -   -  - 

83 

-  91 

the  Israelites    -  -  -  - 

436 

-  449 

-  101 

Christian  Church      -   -  - 

450 

-  500 

CHRIST     -  -  - 

102 

-  104 

Settlement  and  beauty  of 

105 

-  112 

a  Church     _   ,   -   -  - 

450  . 

-  4G2 

Life  and  Ministry   -  -  - 

113 

-  115 

Afflictions,  Persecutions  and 

Sufferings  and  Death  -  - 

116 

122 

Complaints      -   -   -  - 

463  - 

.  409 

Resurrection   -  -  -  -  - 

123 

-  123 

Safety,    Deliverance  and 
Triumph     _   _  -  -  - 

Ascension  and  Exaltation 

127 

-  141 

470  . 

-  481 

Intercession    -  -  -  -  - 

142 

-  147 

Church  Meetings    -   -  - 

482  - 

-  488 

Characters  and  Offices 

148 

-  153 

Prayer  and  Praise,  or  Mis- 
sionary Meetings      -  - 

Addresses  to  Christ    -   -  - 

154 

-  160 

489  ■ 

.  500 

DOCTRINES  OF  THE  GOSPEL, 

161 

-  235 

CIRCUMCISION  AND  BAPTISM 

501  - 

•  50a 

alphabetically  arranged     -   -  - 

LORD'S  SUPPER      -   ...  - 

509  ■ 

-  53?> 

LAW  AND  GOSPEL     -  -  -  - 

237 

-  251 

SOLOMON'S  SONG  ----- 

534  ■ 

■  546 

Invitations  and  Promises 

252 

-  266 

TIMES  AND  SEASONS    -  -  - 

547  ■ 

-  608 

THE  SPIRIT  -  

267 

-  323 

Morning  and  Evening 

547  - 

-  557 

Graces  of  the  Spirit,  alpha- 

Seasons of  the  Year    -  - 

558  - 

-  563 

betically  arranged     -  - 

268 

-  322 

Youth  and  old  Age      -  - 

564  - 

-  572 

Addresses  to  the  Spirit   -  - 

323 

-  326 

Fast  and  Thanksgiving  days 

573  - 

-  588 

CHRISTIAN  

327 

-  376 

589  - 

■  594 

SAINTS  AND  SINNERS       -  - 

377 

-  387 

Sickness  and  Recovery  - 

595  - 

-  608 

WORSHIP  

388 

-  430 

TIME  AND  ETERNITY    -  -  - 

609  - 

.  617 

Private  ------- 

388 

-  391 

DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION 

618  . 

-  64? 

-  41^ 

DAY  OF  JUDGMENT   .    -  -  - 

644  - 

•  652 

398 

HELL  AND  HEAVEN  -   -  -  - 

653  - 

■  663 

413 

-  424 

663  - 

•  681 

-  425 

Hosannas  to  Christ,     -  - 

682  - 

Before  Sermon      -   -  -  - 

428 

-  428 

j6{/t£r  Sermon   -  -  -  - 

429 

-  430 

DR.  WATTS'S 

PSALMS  AND  HYMNS. 


THE  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD, 

ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED. 

'l       Psalm  33.  2d  Part.  P.M.  ^ 

\  St.  Hellens,  Brooklyn. 

Jfli  sufficiency  of  God,  and  vanity  of  creature!) 

HAPPY  nation,  where  the  Lord 
Reveals  the  treasure  of  his  word., 
And  builds  his  church,  his  earthly  thront ' 
His  eye  the  heathen  world  surveys, 
He  form'd  their  hearts,  he  knows  their  ways; 
But  God,  their  Maker,  is  unknown. 

2  Let  kin^s  rely  upon  their  host, 
And  of  his  strength  the  champion  boast; 

In  vain. they  boLst,  in  vain  rely: 
In  vain  we  trust  the  brutal  force, 
Or  speed,  or  courage  of  a  horse 

To  guard  his  rider,  or  to  fiy. 

3  The  eye  of  thy  compassion,  Lord, 
Doth  more  secure  defence  afford, 

When  death  or  dangers  threatening 
stand : 

Thy  watchful  eye  preserves  the  just, 
Wno  make  thy  name  their  fear  and  trust, 
When  Avars  or  famine  waste  the  land. 

4  In  sickness  or  the  bloody  field. 
Thou  our  physician,  thou  our  shield. 

Send  us  salvation  from  thy  throne : 
We  wait  to  see  thy  goodness  shine  ; 
Let  us  rejoice  in  help  divine. 

For  all  our  hope  is  God  alone. 

2     Psalm  33.   2d  Part.    C.  M.  ^ 

^         Warehain,  Rochester ,  Warsaw. 
jill-sujjiciency  of  God,  ^x. 

'  LEST  is  the  nation  where  the  Lord 
Plath  fix'd  his  gracious  throne ; 
Where  he  reveals  nis  heavenly  word. 
And  calls  their  tribes  his  own. 
2  His  eye,  with  infinite  survey, 
Does  the  whole  world  behold ; 
He  form'd  us  all  of  equal  clay, 

And  knows  our  feeble  mould. 
3 


3  Kings  are  not  rescu'd  by  the  force 

or  armies,  from  the  grave ; 
Nor  speed,  nor  courage  of  a  horse 
Can  the  bold  rider  save. 

4  Vain  is  the  strength  of  beasts  or  men, 

To  hope  for  safety  thence ; 
But  holy  souls  from  God  obtain 
A  strong  and  sure  defence. 

o  God  is  their  fear,  and  God  their  trust, 
When  plagues  or  famine  spread ; 
His  watchful  eye  secures  the  just, 
Among  ten  thousand  dead. 

C  Lord,  let  our  hearts  in  thee  rejoice, 
And  bless  us  from  thy  throne ; 
For  we  have  made  thy  word  our  choice, 
And  trust  thy  grace  alone. 


Psalm  36.   C.  M. 

Barbv,  Irish,  Clarenden. 


Being  and  attributes  of  God  asserted, 

HILE  men  grow  bold  in  wicked 

ways, 

And  yet  a  God  they  own. 
My  heart  within  me  often  says, 
'  Their  thoughts  believe  there's  none.* 

2  Their  thoughts  and  ways  at  once  declare 

(Whate'er  their  lips  profess) 
*  God  hath  no  wrfCth  for  them  to  fear, 
'Nor  will  they  seek  his  grace.' 

3  What  strange  self-flattery  blinds  their 

eyes ! 

But  there's  a  hastening  hour, 
When  they  shall  see,  with  sore  surprise 
The  terrors  of  thy  power, 

4  Thy  justice  shall  maintain  its  throne, 

Though  mountains  melt  away ; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  world  unknown, 
A  deep,  unfathom'd  sea. 

5  Above  these  heavens'  created  rounds, 

Thy  mercies.  Lord,  extend ; 
Thy  truth  outlives  the  narrow  bounds, 
Where  time  and  nature  end. 


4 


4,  5 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOO. 


6,  7 


6  Safety  to  man  thy  goodness  brings, 

Nor  overlooks  the  beast ; 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  tliy  wings 
Thy  children  choose  to  rest, 

7  [From  thee,  when  creature  streams  run 

And  mortal  comforts  die,  [low^ 
Perpetual  springs  of  life  shall  flow, 
And  raise  our  pleasures  high. 

8  Though  all  created  light  decay, 

And  death  close  up  our  eyes, 
Thy  presence  makes  eternal  day. 
Where  clouds  can  never  rise.] 

4    Psalm  103.   2d  Part   S.  M.  ^ 

^  Dover,  Calniar. 

Compassion  of  Ood. 

'^/|Y  soul,  repeat  his  praise, 
1? J.  Whose  mercies  are  so  great ; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise. 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  God  will  not  always  chide ; 
And  when  his  strokes  are  felt. 

His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes. 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 

3  High  as  the  heavens  are  rais'd 
Above  the  ground  we  tread. 

So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

4  His  power  subdues  our  sins. 
And  his  forgiving  love, 

.Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth  ail  our  guilt  remove. 

5  The  pity  of  the  Lord 

To  those  that  fear  his  name, 
Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

6  He  knows  we  are  but  dust, 
Scatter'd  by  every  breath ; 

His  anger,  like  a  rising  wind. 
Can  send  us  swift  to  death. 

7  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 
Or  like  the  morning  flower; 

If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field. 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

8  But  thy  compassions,  Lord, 
To  endless  years  endure  ; 

And  children's  children  ever  find 
Th}  words  of  promise  sure. 


PIymn  45.   B.  2.   L.  M. 

Shoel,  Wells,  Hague. 
Condescension  of  God. 

THY  favours,  Lord,  surprise  our  souls ; 
Will  the  Eternal  dwell  with  us  ? 
What  canst  thou  find  beneath  the  poles 
To  tempt  thy  chariot  downward  thus  ? 


2  Still  might  he  fill  his  starry  throne. 
And  please  his  ears  v.  th  Gabiiel's  songs  ; 
But  heavenly  Majesty  comes  down. 
And  bows  to  hearken  to  ouf  tonoues ! 

3  Great  God !  what  poor  returns  we  pay 
For  love  so  infinite^as  thine  I 

Words  are  but  air,  and  tongues  but  clay, 
But  thy  compassion's  all  divine. 

Hymn  46.   B.  2.   L.  M.  # 

Portugal,  Truro,  Dunstan. 
Condescension  of  God.  ' 

P  to  the  Lord,  who  reigns  on  high. 
And  views  the  nations  from  afar, 
Let  everlasting  praises  fly, 
And  tell  how  large  his  bounties  are. 

2  [He  that  can  shake  the  worlds  he  made,  * 
Or  with  his  word,  or  with  his  rod ; 

His  goodness,  how  amazing  great ! 
And  what  a  condescendino-  God ! 

3  God,  that  must  stoop  to  view  the  skies, 
And  bow  to  see  Avliat  angels  do, 
Down  to  the  earth  he  casts  his  eyes, 
And  bends  his  footsteps  downward  too.] 

4  He  overrules  all  mortal  things, 
And  manages  our  mean  alfairs : 
On  humble  souls  the  Kinof  of  kino-s 
Bestows  his  counsels,  and  his  cares. 

5  Our  sorrows  and  our  tears  we  pour 
Into  the  bosom    of  our  God  ; 

He  hears  us  in  the  mournful  hour. 
And  helps  to  bear  the  heavy  load. 

6  In  vain  might  lofly  princes  try 
Such  condescension  to  perform;  • 
For  worms  were  never  rais'd  so  high 
Above  their  meanest  fellow  Vv^orm. 

7  O !  could  our  thankful  hearts  devise 
A  tribute  equal  to  thy  grace, 

To  the  third  heaven  our  songs  should  rise, 
And  teach  the  golden  harps  thy  praise. 

7       HrMN  99.    B.  2.    C.  M.  ^ 

•  Abridge,  Cliristmas. 

JJccrees  of  God. 

LET  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 
Abas'd  before  their  God ; 
Whate'er  his  sovereign  voice  has  form'd 
He  governs  with' a  nod. 

2  [Ten  thousand  ages  ere  the  slaes 

Were  into  motion  brought, 
All  the  long  years  and  worlds  to  come 
Stood  present  to  his  thought. 

3  There's  not  a  sparrow  nor  a  worm 

But's  found  in  his  decrees ; 
He  raises  monarchs  to  their  thrones. 
And  sinks  them  as  he  please.] 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 


10,  11* 


4  If  light  attend  the  course  I  run, 

'Tis  he  provides  those  rays  ; 
And  'tis  Jiis  hand  that  hide?  my  sun, 
If  darkness  cloud  my  days. 

5  Yet  I  would  not  be  much  concern'd. 

Nor  vainly  long^'to  see 
The  volumes  of  his  deep  decrees, 
What  months  are  writ  for  me. 

6  When  he  reveals  the  book  of  life, 

O,  may  I  read  my  name 
Among  the  chosen  of  his  love,  ' 
The  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

Hymn  67.    B.  2,    C.  M.  # 

Abridge,  Bedford,  Stephens. 
Dominion  and  immutability  of  Ood. 

GREAT  God !  how  infinite  art  thou ! 
What  worthless  worms  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made ; 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Nature  and  time  quite  naked  lie 

To  thine  immense  survey, 
From  the  formation  of  the  sky 
To  the  great  burning  day. 

4  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  thy  view ; 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears — 
Great  God!  there's  nothing  new. 

5  Our  lives  thro'  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vex'd  with  trifling  cares ! 
While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturb'd  affairs.. 

G  Great  God  !  how  infinite  art  thou ! 
What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

Psalm  93.   L.  M.  4t 

Old  Hundred,  Portugal,  Hamburg. 
Domivion,  eternity  and  immutdbility  of  Ood. 

JEHOVAH  reigns !  he  dwells  in  light, 
Girded  with  majesty  and  might ; 
The  world,  created  by  his  hands, 
Still  on  its  first  foundation  stands. 

2  But  ere  this  spacious  world  was  made. 
Or  had  its  first  foundation  laid. 

Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 
Thyself  the  Ever-living  God. 

3  Like  floods  the  angry  nations  rise. 
And  aim  their  rage  against  the  skies  : 
Vain  floods,  that  aim  their  rage  so  high ! 
At  thy  rebuke  the  billows  die 


4  Forever  shall  thy  throne  endure : 
Thy  promise  stands  forever  sure ; 
And  everlasting  holiness 
Becomes  the  dwellings  of  thy  grace. 


Psalm  93.   1st  Part.   P.  M. 

Old  50th,  or  LandafF,  Cherriton'. 

Dominion  of  Ood. 

THE  Lord  of  glory  reigns,  he  reigns  on  high  : 
His  robes  of  state  are  strength  and  majesty 
This  wide  creation  rose  at  his  command, 
Built  by  his  word  and  'stablish'd  by  his  hand. 
Long  stood  his  throne  ere  he  began  creation, 
And  his  own  Godhead  is  the  firm  foundation. 

2  God  is  th'  Eternal  King :  thy  foes  in  vain 
Raise  their  rebellion  to  confound  thy  reign  j 
In  vain  the  storms,  in  vain  the  floods  arise, 
And  roar,  and  toss  their  waves  against  the  skies : 

Foaming  at  heaven,  they  rage  with  wild  commotion, 
But  heaven's  high  arches  scorn  the  swelling  ocean. 

3  Ye  tempests,  rage  no  more  ;  ye  floods,  be  still ! 
And  the  mad  world  submissive  to  his  will  I 
Built  on  his  truth,  his  church  must  ever  stand  j 
Firm  are  his  promises  and  strong  his  hand. 

See  his  own  sons,  when  they  appear  before  him, 
Bow  at  his  footstool,  and  with  fear  adore  him. 


1  1    Psalm  93.   2d  Part.   P.  M.  4t 

Dalston,  Worship. 

rilHE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
And  royal  state  maintains, 

His  head  with  awful  glories  crown'd. 
Array'd  in  robes  of  light, 
Begirt  with  sovereign  might, 

And  rays  of  majesty  around. 

2  Upheld  by  thy  commands, 
The  world  securely  stands; 

And  skies  and  stars  obey  thy  word . 

Thy  throne  was  fixed  on  nigh, 

Before  the  starry  sky; 
Eternal  is  thy  kingdom.  Lord. 

3  In  vain  the  noisy  crowd, 
Like  billows  fierce  and  loud, 

Against  thine  empire  rage  and  roar: 

In  vain,  with  angry  spite, 

The  surly  nations  fight, 
And  dash  like  waves  against  the  shore. 

4  Let  floods  and  nations  rage. 
And  all  their  powers  engage. 

Let  swelling  tides  assault  the  sky^ 
The  terrors  of  thy  frown 
Shall  beat  their  madness  down ; 

Thy  throne  forever  stands  on  high. 

5  Thy  promises  are  true. 
Thy  grace  is  ever  new : 

There  fix'd,  thy  church  shall  ne'er  remove 
Thy  saints  with  holy  fear 
Shall  in  thy  courts  appear, 

And  sing  thine  everlasting  love. 

(Repeat  the  fourth  stanza,  if  necessary.) 


12,  13 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 


14,  13 


12 


Hymn  70.   B.  2.   L.  M. 

Rotlivvell,  Dunstan. 
Dominion  of  Qod  over  the  sea* 


OD  of  the  seas,  thy  thundering  voice 
Makes  all  the  roaring  waves  rejoice ; 
And  one  soft  word  of  thy  command 
Can  sink  them,  silent,  in  the  sand. 

2  If  but  a  Moses  wave  thy  rod, 
The  sea  divides  and  owns  its  God  ; 
The  stormy  floods  their  Maker  knew, 
And  led  his  chosen  armies  through ! 

3  The  scaly  shoals,  amidst  the  sea. 
To  thee,  their  Lord,  a  tribute  pay  ; 
The  meanest  fish  that  swims  the  flood 
Leaps  up,  and  means  a  praise  to  God. 

4  [The  larger  monsters  of  the  deep 
On  thy  commands  attendance  keep : 
By  thy  permission,  sport  and  play. 
And  cleave  along  their  foaming  way. 

5  If  God  his  voice  of  tempest  rears. 
Leviathan  lies  still,  and  fears  ; 
Anon  he  lifts  his  nostrils  high, 
A*id  spouts  the  ocean  to  the  sky.] 

6 How  is  thy  glorious  power  ador'd 
Amidst  those  watery  nations,  Lord ! 
Ye^,  the  bold  men  that  trace  the  seas. 
Bold  men,  refuse  their  Maker's  praise. 

7  [W  ^at  scenes  of  miracles  they  see, 
And  never  tune  a  song  to  thee  ! 
While  on  the  flood  they  safely  ride, 
They  curse  the  hand  that  smooths  the  tide. 

8  Anon  they  plunge  in  watery  graves, 
And  some  drink  death  among  the  waves  ; 
Yet  the  surviving  crew  blaspheme, 
Nor  own  the* God  that  rescu'd  them.] 

9  O,  for  some  signal  of  thy  hand  ! 
Shake  all  the  seas,  Lord,  shake  the  land  : 
Great  Judge,  desceiid,  lest  men  deny 
That  there's  a  God  who  rules  the  sky. 

10  Hymn  115.    B.  2.    CM.  ^ 

^         Marlow,  St.  Anns,  Christmas. 
Dominion  and  vengeance  of  God. 

JTIGH  as  the  heavens  above  the  ground 

Reigns  the  Creator,  God ; 
Wide  as  the  whole  creation's  bound 
Extends  his  awful  rod. 

2  Let  princes  of  exalted  state 

To  him  ascribe  their  crown; 
Render  their  homage  at  his  feet,  - 
And  cast  their  glories  down. 

3  Know  that  his  kingdom  is  supreme. 

Your  lofty  thoughts  are  vain ; 
He  calls  you  gods,  that  awful  name. 
But  ye  must  die  like  mun. 


4  Then  let  the  sovereigns  of  the  globe 

Not  dare  to  vex  the  just ; 
He  puts  on  vengeance  like  a  robe, 
And  treads  the  worms  to  dust. 

5  Ye  judges  of  the  earth,  be  wise. 

And  think  of  heaven  with  fear ; 
The  meanest  saint  that  you  despise 
Has  an  avenger  there. 


4t 


Hymn  17.   B.  2.  CM. 

Arlington,  Devizes,  Braintree. 
Eternity  of  God. 

ISE,  rise,  my  soul,  and  leave  the 
ground, 

Stretch  all  thy  thoughts  abroad, 
And  rouse  up  every  tuneful  sound 
To  praise  th'  Eternal  God. 

2  Long  ere  the  lofty  skies  were  spread, 

Jehovah  fiil'd  his  throne  ; 
Or  Adam  form'd,  or  angels  made, 
The  Maker  liv'd  alone. 

3  His  boundless  years  can  ne'er  decrease 

But  still  maintain  their  prime  ; 
Eterniiy^s  his  dwelling  place, 
And  ever  is  his  time. 

4  While  like  a  ti^Je  our  minutes  flow 

The  present  and  the  past. 
He  fills  his  own  immortal  now^ 
And  sees  our  ages  waste. 

5  The  sea  and  sky  must  perish  too, 

And  vast  destruction  come  ; 
The  creatures  —  look  !  how  old  they  grow, 
And  wait  their  fiery  doom. 

6  Well,  let  the  sea  shrink  all  away. 

And  flames  melt  down  the  skies. 
My  God  shall  live  an  endless  day. 
When  old  creation  dies. 


5      Psalm  89.  1st  Part.  C  M. 

Irish,  Devizes,  St.  Anns. 
Fait/ifiilness  of  God. 

Y  never-ceasing  song  shall  show 
Tlie  mercies  of  the  Lord  ; 
And  make  succeeding  ages  know 
How  faithful  is  his  Avord. 

2  The  sacred  truths  his  lips  pronounce 

Shall  firm  as  heaven  endure : 
And  if  he  speak  a  promise  once, 
Th'  eternal  grace  is  sure. 

3  How  long  the  race  of  David  held 

The  promis'd  Jewish  throne  ! 
But  there's  a  nobler  covenant  seal'd 
To  David's  greater  Son. 

4  His  seed  forever  shall  possess 

A  throne  above  the  skies ; 
The  meanest  subject  of  his  grace 
Shall  to  that  glory  rise. 


lt>,  1/ 


PERFECTIONS  OE  GOD. 


18,  19 


5  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  thy  wondrous  ways 
Are  sung  by  saints  above ; 
And  saints  on  earth  their  honoujs  raise 
To  thy  unchanging  love. 

1  a   Psalm  145.  2d  Part.  C.  M.  ^ 

Barby,  Bedford. 
Goodness  of  God. 

SWEET  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace. 
My  God,  my  heavenly  King; 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  song*  of  glory  sing. 

2  God  reigns  on  high,  but  not  confines 

His  goodness  to  the  skies ; 
Thro'  the  whole  earth  his  bounty  shines, 
And  every  w^ant  supplies. 

3  With  longing  eyes  thy  creatures  wait 

On  thee  for  daily  food: 
Thy  liberal  hand  provides  their  meat. 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good. 

4  How  kind  are  thy  compassions.  Lord ! 

How  slow  thine  anger  moves ! 
But  soon  he  sends  his  pardoning  word 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 

5  Creatures,  with  all  their  endless  race, 

Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim ; 
But  saints,  that  taste  thy  richer  grace. 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 

irr  Psalm  103.  1st  Part.  L.  M..  ^ 

•  Shoel,  Nevvcouit. 

Goodness  and  mercy  of  God. 

BLESS,  O  my  soul,  the  living  God, 
Call  home  thy  thoughts,  that  rove 
abroad : 

Let  all  the  powers  within  me  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

U  Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  God  of  grace  ; 
His  favours  claim  thy  highest  praise : 
Why  should  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought 
Be  lost  in  silence  and  forgot  ? 

3  'Tis  he,  my  soul,  that  sent  his  Son 
To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  hast  done  ; 
He  owns  the  ransom,  and  forgives 
The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 

4  The  vices  of  the  mind  he  heals. 
And  cures  the  pains  that  nature  feels. 
Redeems  the  soul  from  hell,  and  saves 
Our  wasting  life  from  threatening  graves. 

5  Our  youth,  decay'd,  his  power  repairs  ; 
His  mercy  crowns  our  growing  years  ; 
He  satisfies  our  mouth  with  good. 
And  fills  our  hopes  with  heavenly  food. 

6  He  sees  th'  oppressor  and  th'  oppress'd, 
And  often  gives  the  sufferers  rest; 
But  will  his  justice  more  display 

fi  the  last  great  rewarding  day. 


7  [His  power  he  show'd  by  Moses'  hands, 
And  gave  to  Israel  his  commands ; 
But  sent  his  truth  and  mercy  down 
To  all  the  nations  by  his  Son. 

8  Let  the  whole  earth  his  power  confess, 
Let  the  whole  earth  adore  his  grace : 
The  Gentile  with  the  Jew  shall  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine.  ) 


]  Q         Psalm  146.    L.  M. 

Luton,  Blendon. 


Goodness  and  truth  of  God. 
RAISE  ye  the  Lordj  my  heart  shall  join 
In  work  so  pleasant,  so  divine  ; 
Now  while  the  flesh  is  mine  abode, 
And  w^hen  mv  soul  ascends  to  God. 

2  Praise  shall  employ  my  noblest  powers, 
While  immortality  endures : 

My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last. 

3  Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  trust  ? 
Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust ;  [power 
Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp  and 
And  thoughts  all  vanish  in  an  hour. 

4  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God :  he  made  the  sky, 
And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train. 
And  none  shall  find  his  premise  vain. 

5  His  truth  forever  stands  secure : 

He  saves  th'  oppress'd,  he  feeds  the  poor  ; 
He  sends  the  labouring  conscience  peace, 
And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

6  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  smking  mind  ; 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress. 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

7  He  loves  his  saints,  he  knows  them  well, 
But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell; 
Thy  God,  O  Zion !  ever  reigns ; 
Praise  him  in  everlasting  strp,ins. 

1  q  Psalm  146,  as  113th.  P.M.  # 

^      St.  Hellens,  Psalm  46th,  Brooklyn. 
Goodness  of  God^  and  vanity  of  men. 

I'LL  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath ; 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  m  death, 
Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers  : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life  and  thought,  and  being  last. 
Or  immortality  endures. 

2  Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  trust  ? 
Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust : 

Vain  is  the  help  of  flesh  and  blood  ; 
Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp  and  pow'r 
And  thoughts  all  vanish  in  an  hour ; 

Nor  can  they  make  their  promise  good. 


20,  21 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 


22,  2:j 


3  Happy  the  man,  whose  hopes  rely- 
On  Israel's  God :  he  made  the  sky, 

And  earth  and  seas  with  all  their  train  ; 
His  truth  foreyer  stands  secure  : 
He  saves  th'  oppress'd,  he  feeds  the  poor; 

And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

4  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind  ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind ; 

He  sends  the  labouring  conscience 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress,  [peace  j 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

5  He  loves  his  saints,  he  knows  them  well, 
Uut  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell : 

Thy  God,  0  Zion,  ever  reigns ; 
Let  every  tonajie,  let  every  age 
In  this  exalted  Vork  engage  ; 

Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains. 
G  I'll  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  breath, 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 
Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers : 

My  days  of  praise  sliall  ne'er  be  past. 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last. 

Or  immortality  endures. 

2  Almighty  vengeance,  how  it  burns  1 

How  bright  his  fury  glows  ! 
Vast  magazines  of  plagues  and  storms 
Lie  treasured  for  his  foes. 

3  Those  heaps  of  wrath,  by  slow  degrees 

Are  forced  into  a  flame  ; 
But  kindled,  O  !  how  fierce  they  blaze ! 
And  rend  all  nature's  frame. 

4  At  his  approach  the  mountains  flee, 

And  seek  a  watery  grave ; 
The  frighted  sea  makes  haste  away, 
And  shrinks  up  every  wtive. 

5  Through  the  wide  air  the  weighty  rocka 

Are  swift  as  hailstones  hurl'd: 
Who  dares  to  meet  his  fiery  rage, 
That  shakes  the  solid  world? 

6  Yet,  mighty  God !  thy  sovereign  grace 

Sits  regent  on  the  throne. 
The  refuge  of  thy  chosen  race 
When  wrath  comes  rushing  down. 

7  Thv  hand  shall  04i  rebellious  kino*s 

A  fiery  tempest  pour. 
While  we,  beneath  thy  sheltering  wings, 
Thy  just  revenge  adore. 

OA     Hymn  22.   B.  2.  L.  M.  # 

Truro,  Blendon. 
Grandeur  of  God^  or  his  terrible  majesty. 
npERRIBLE  God,  who  reign'st  on  high, 
How  awful  is  thy  thundering  hand ! 
Thy  fiery  bolts,  how  fierce  they  fly ! 
Nor  can  all  earth  or  hell  withstand. 

2  This  the  old  rebel  angels  knew. 
And  Satan  fell  beneath  thy  frown  ; 
Thine  arrows  struck  the  traitor  thro'. 
And  weighty  vengeance  sunk  him  down. 

3  This  Sodom  felt  —  and  feels  it  still  — 
And  roars  beneath  th'  eternal  load  : 

*  With  endless  burnings  who  can  dwell, 

*  Or  bear  the  fury  of  a  God  ?' 

4  Tremble,  ye  sinners,  and  submit ; 
Throw  down  your  arm-s  before  his  throne; 
Bend  your  heads  low  beneath  his  feet. 
Or  his  strong  hand  shall  crush  you  down. 

5  And  ye,  bless'd  saints,  that  love  him  too. 
With  reverence  bow  before  his  name  ; 
Thus  all  his  heavenly  servants  do : 
God  is  a  bright  and  burning  flame. 

Psalm  145.   L.  M.  4t 

Old  Hundred,  Dunstan,  Bath. 
(Greatness,  iruth^  and  justice  of  God, 

1W/|'Y  God,  my  King,  thy  various  prai-ro 
-^'-^  Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days  : 
Thy  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue. 
Till  death  and  glory  raise  the  song. 

2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear ; 
And  every  setting  sun  shall  see 
New  works  of  duty  done  for  thee. 

3  Thy  truth  and  justice  I'll  proclaim  ; 
Thy  bounty  flows,  an  endless  stream ; 
Thy  mercy  swift ;  thine  anger  slow, 
But  dreadful  to  the  stubborn  foe. 

4  Thy  works  with  sovereign  glory  shine, 
And  speak  thy  majesty  divine  ; 

Let  "  every  realm  Avith  joy"  proclaim 
The  sound  and  honor  of  thy  name. 

5  Let  distant  times  and  nations  raise 
The  long  succession  of  thy  praise ; 
And  unborn  ages  make  my  song 
The  joy  and  labour  of  their  tongue. 

6  But  who  can  speak  thy  wondrous  dee  is  ? 
Thy  greatness  all  our  thoughts  exceeds' 
Vast  and  unsearchable  thy  ways  ; 
Vast  and  immortal  be  thy  praise  ! 

21    Hymn  42.   B.  1.   C.  M.       or  b 

DiHidec,  St.  Ann's. 
Grandeur  of  God,  or  divine  wrath  and  mercy. 

A  DORE  and  tremble,  for  our  God 

Is  a  consuming  fire  ;* 
His  jealous  eyes  his  wrath  inflame, 
And  raise  nis  vengeance  higher. 

*  Hell.  xii.  5 

OO  Psalm  145.    1st  Part.    C.  M.  ^ 

uarDy,  ixocnesier,  i^orivvay. 
Greatness  and  mercy  of  God. 

T  ONG  as  I  live  I'll  bless  thy  name 
My  King,  my  God  of  love  ; 

24,  25 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 


26,  27 


My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same 
In  the  bright  world  above. 

2  Great  is  the  Lord,  his  power  unknown, 

And  let  his  praise  be  great ; 
I'll  sing  the  honours  of  thy  throne, 
Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 

3  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue. 

And,  while  my  lips  rejoice, 
The  men  that  hear  my  sacred  song 
Shall  join  their  cheerful  voice. 

4  Fathers  to  sons  shall  teach  thy  name. 

And  children  learn  thy  ways ; 
Ages  to  come  thy  truth  proclaim, 
And  nations  sound  thy  praise. 

5  Thy  glorious  deeds  of  ancient  date 

Shall  through  the  world  be  known : 
Thine  arm  of  power,  thy  heavenly  state, 
With  public  splendour  shown. 

6  The  world  is  managed  by  thy  hands  ; 

Thy  saints  are  ruled  by  love ; 
And  thine  eternal  kingdom  stands. 
Though  rocks  and  hills  remove. 


Hymn  86.    B.  1.    C.  M.    b  or  ^ 

Canterbury,  Covington. 
Holiness  and  majesUj  of  God, 

IOW  should  the  sons  of  Adam's  race 
Be  pure  before  their  God ! 
If  he  contend  in  righteousness,  - 
We  fall  beneath  nis  rod. 

2  To  vindicate  my  words  and  thoughts 

I'll  make  no  more  pretence  ; 
Not  one  of  all  my  thousand  faults 
Can  bear  a  just  defence. 

3  Strong  is  his  arm,  his  heart  is  wise  ; 

What  vain  presumers  dare 
Against  their  Maker's  hand  to  rise. 
Or  tempt  th'  unequal  war? 

4  [Mountains  by  his  almighty  wrath 

From  their  old  seats  are  torn; 
He  shakes  the  earth  from  south  to  north. 
And  all  her  pillars  mourn. 

5  He  bids  the  sun  forbear  to  rise  ; 

The  obedient  sun  forbears : 
His  hand  with  sackcloth  spreads  the  skies. 
And  seals  up  all  the  stars. 

C  He  walks  upon  the  stormy  sea ; 

Flies  on  the  stormy  wind ; 
There's  none  can  trace  his  wondrous  way, 
Or  his  dark  footsteps  find.] 

Hymn  82.    B.  1.   L.  M.    #  or  b 

Old  Hundred,  Hebron. 
Holiness  of  God  and  mortality  of  men. 

HALL  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and  blood 
Contend  with  their  Creator,  God  ? 


Shall  mortal  worms  presume  to  be 
More  holy,  wise,  or  just  than  he  ? 

2  Behold  he  puts  his  trust  in  none 
Of  all  the  spirits  round  his  throne  ; 
Their  natures,  when  compar'd  with  hia^ 
Are  neither  holy,  just,  nor  wise. 

3  But  how  much  meaner  things  are  they 
Who  spring  from  dust  and  dwell  in  clay 
Touch'd  by  the  finger  of  thy  wrath. 
We  faint  and  vanish  like  the  moth. 

4  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night, 
We  die  by  thousands  in  thy  sight : 
Bury'd  in  dust  whole  nations  lie, 
Like  a  forgotten  vanity. 

5  Almighty  Power,  to  thee  we  bow  ; 
How  frail  are  we,  how  glorious  Thou 
No  more  the  sons  of  earth  shall  dare 
W^ith  an  eternal  God  compare. 

2f>    Psalm  99.   2d  Part.    S.  M.  ^ 

St.  Thomas,  Dover. 
Holiness  and  vengeance  of  God, 

XALT  the  Lord  our  God, 
And  v/orship  at  his  feet: 
His  nature  is  all  holiness. 
And  mercy  is  his  seat. 

2  When  Israel  w^as  his  church. 
When  Aaron  was  his  priest. 

When  Moses  cry'd,  when  Samuel  pray'd, 
He  gave  his  people  rest. 

3  Oft  he  forgave  their  sins. 
Nor  would  destroy  their  race, 

And  oft  he  made  his  vengeance  known, 
When  they  abus'd  his  grace. 

4  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 
Whose  grace  is  still  the  same ; 

Still  he's  a  God  of  holiness. 
And  jealous  for  his  name. 


Hymn  87.   B.  2.    C.  M.  ^ 

Abridge,  Bedford. 
Incomprehensibility  of  God. 

I'OW  wondrous  great,  how  glorious 
^  bright 
Must  our  Creator  be  ! 
W^ho  dw^ells  amidst  the  dazzling  light 
Of  vast  infinity  !  . 

2  Our  soaring  spirits  upward  rise 
-  Toward  the  celestial  throne : 

Fain  would  we  see  the  blessed  Threk, 
And  the  Almighty  One. 

3  Our  reason  stretches  all  its  wings, 

And  climbs  above  the  skies ; 
But  still  how  far  beneath  thy  feet 
Our  grovelling  reason  lies! 

4  [Lord,  here  we  bend  our  humble  souls. 
And  awfully  adore : 


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PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 


J30,  31 


For  the  weak  pinions  of  our  minds 
Can  stretch  a  thought  no  more.] 

5  Thy  glories  infinitely  rise 

Above  our  labouring  tongue ; 
In  vain  the  highest  seraph  tries 
To  form  an  equal  song. 

6  [In  humble  notes  our  faith  adores 

The  great  mysterious  King, 
While  angels  strain  their  nobler  powers. 
And  sweep  th'  immortal  string.] 


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Hymn  170.   B.  2.   L.  M. 

Islington,  Luton. 

Incomprehrnsibilitij  and  Sovcrcirrnty  of  God, 

[  1^1  AN  creatures  to  perfection  find 
^  Th'  eternal,  uncreated  Mind  ? 
Or  can  the  largest  stretch  of  thought 
Measure  and  search  his  nature  out  ? 

2  'Tis  high  as  heaven,  'tis  deep  as  hell, 
And  what  can  mortals  know  or  tell  ? 
His  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky, 
And  all  the  shining  worlds  on  high. 

3  But  man,  vain  man  would  fain  be  wise  ; 
Born  like  a  wild  young  colt,  he  flies 
Through  all  the  follies  of  his  mind. 
And  smells  and  snufis  the  empty  wind.] 

4  God  is  a  King,  of  power  unknown ; 
Firm  are  the  orders  of  his  throne  ; 
If  he  resolve,  who  dare  oppose. 

Or  ask  him  why,  or  what  he  does  ? 

5  He  v/ounds  the  heartland  he  makes  whole; 
He  calms  the  tempest  of  the  soul : 
When  he  shuts  up  in  long  despair, 
Who  can  remove  the  heavy  bar? 

He  frowns, and  darkness  veils  the  moon. 
The  fainting  sun  grows  dim  at  noon ; 
The  pillars  of  heaven's  starry  roof 
Tremble  and  start  at  his  reproof. 

7  He  gave  the  vaulted  heaven  its  form. 
The  crooked  serpent  and  the  worm  ; 
He  breaks  the  billows  with  his  breath, 
And  smites  the  sons  of  pride  to  death. 

8  These  are  a  portion  of  his  ways  ; 
But  who  shall  dare  describe  his  face  ? 
Who  can  endure  his  light,  or  stand 
To  hear  the  thunders  of  his  hand  ? 


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Hymn  26.    B.  2.   L.  M. 

Lowell,  Wells. 
Invisibility  of  God. 
T  ORD,  we  are  blind,  poor  mortals,  blind, 
We  can't  behold  thy  bright  abode  ; 
O !  'tis  beyond  a  creature  mind 
To  glance  a  thought  half  way  to  God ! 
2  Infinite  leagues  beyond  the  sky 
I'he  great  Eternal  reigns  alone 
Where  neither  wings  nor  souls  can  fly, 
^ior  angels  climb  the  topless  throne. 


3  The  Lord  of  glory  .builds  his  seat 
Of  gems  incomparably  bright ; 
And  lays  beneath  his'^sacred  feet 
Substantial  beams  of  gloomy  night. 

4  Yet,  glorious  Lord,  thy  gracious  eyes 
Look  through,  and  cheer  us  from  above 
Beyond  our  praise  thy  grandeur  flies, 
Yet  we  adore,  and  yet  we  love. 


QA       Psalm  142.    C.  M. 

Canterbury,  Barby,  Wantage. 


Kindness  of  God^  or  God  the  hope  of  the  helpless. 

^^O  God  I  made  my  sorrows  known, 

From  God  I  sought  relief; 
In  lon-g  complaints  before  his  throne 
I  pour'd  out  all  my  grief. 

2  My  soul  was  overwhelmed  with  woes, 

My  heart  began  to  break ; 
My  God,  who  all  my  burdens  knows, 
He  knows  the  way  I  take. 

3  On  every  side  I  cast  mine  eye, 

And  found  my  helpers  gone  ; 
While  friends  and  strangers  pass'd  me  by, 
Neglected  or  unknown. 

4  Then  did  I  raise  a  louder  cry, 

And  call'd  thy  mercy  near: 
'Thou  art  my  portion  when  I  die. 
'Be  thou  my  refuge  here.' 

5  Lord,  I  am  brought  exceeding  low 

Now  let  thine  ear  attend ; 
And  make  my  foes,  who  vex  me,  know 
I've  an  Almighty  Friend. 

6  From  my  sad  prison  set  ihe  free. 

Then  shall  I  praise  thy  name ; 
And  holy  men  shall  join  with  me 
Thy  kindness  to  proclaim. 


Hymn  105.  B.  2.  C.  M.    b  or  :^ 

Christmas,  Arlington,  Perry. 
Long-suffering  of  God. 

AND  are  we  wretches  yet  alive 
And  do  we  yet  rebel  ? 
'Tis  boundless,  'tis  amazing  love, 
That  bears  us  up  from  hell ! 

2  The  burden  of  our  weighty  guilt 

W ould  sink  us  down  to  flames ; 
And  threatening  vengeance  rolls  above. 
To  crush  our  feeble  frames. 

3  Almighty  goodness  cries,  Forbear! 

And  straight  the  thunder  stays : 
And  dare  we  now  provoke  his  wrath, 
And  weary  out  his  grace ! 

4  Lord,  we  have  long  abus'd  thy  love 

Too  long  indulg'd  our  sin ; 
Our  aching  hearts  e'en  bleed  to  seft 
What  rebels  we  have  been. 


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34,  33 


5  No  more,  ye  lusts,  shall  ye  command ; 
No  more  will  we  obey ; 
Stretch  out,  O  God,  thy  conquering  hand, 
And  drive  thy  foes  away. 

09     Hymn  103.   B.  2.   C.  M.  it 

Franklin,  Christmas. 
Love  of  Qod  in  the  gift  of  his  Son. 

(~^OME,  happy  souls,  approach  your 
^  God, 

With  new  melodious  songs  ; 
Come,  render  to  almighty  grace 
The  tribute  of  your  tongues. 

2  So  strange,  so  boundless  was  the  love 

That  pity'd  dying  men. 
The  Father  sent  His  equal  Son 
To  give  them  life  again. 

3  Thy  hands,  dear  Jesus,  were  not  arm'd 

With  a  revenging  rod ; 
No  hard  commission  to  perform 
The  vengeance  of  a  God. 

4  But  all  was  mercy,  all  was  mild, 

And  wrath  forsook  the  throne. 
When  Christ  on  the  kind  errand  came. 
And  brought  salvation  down. 

5  Here,  sinners,  you  may  heal  your  wounds, 

And  wipe  your  sorrows  dry: 
Trust  in  the  mighty  Saviour's  name, 
And  you  shall  never  die. 

6  See,  dearest  Lord,  our  willing  souls 

Accept  thine  olfer'd  grace ; 
We  bless  the  great  Redeemer's  love. 
And  give  the  Father  praise. 

Hymn  104.   B.  2.    S.  M.  ^ 

Watchman,  Olmiitz. 
Love  and  mercy  of  God. 

x\ISE  your  triumphant  songs 
To  an  immortal  tune  ; 
Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

2  Sing  how  Eternal  Love 
Its  chief  Beloved  chose. 

And  bid  him  raise  our  wretched  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

3  His  hand  no  thunder  bears. 
No  terror  clothes  his  brow; 

No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below. 

4  'Twas  mercy  fill'd  the  throne, 
And  wrath  stood  silent  by, 

When  Christ  was  sent  with  pardons  down 
To  rebels  doom'd  to  die. 

5  Now,  sinners,  dry  your  tears, 
Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease  ; 

Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  love, 
And  take  the  ofFer'd  peace. 


G    Lord,  we  obey  thy  call; 
We  lay  an  humble  ciaijn 
To  the  salvation  thou  hast  brought, 
And  love  and  praise  thy  name. 

OA       Psalm  113.     P.  M.  it 

^  *  bt.  Hellens,  Brooklyn. 

Majesty  and  condescension  of  God. 

"^TE  that  delight  to  serve  the  Lord, 
The  honours  of  his  name  record, 
His  sacred  name  forever  bless: 
Where'er  the  circling  sun  displays 
His  rising  beams  or  setting  rays, 
Let  lands  and  seas  his  power  confess. 

2  Not  time,  nor  nature's  narrow  rounds, 
Can  give  his  vast  dominion  bounds  ; 

The  heavens  are  far  below  his  height . 
Let  no  created  greatness  dare 
With  our  eternal  God  compare, 

Arm'd  with  his  uncreated  might ! 

3  He  bows  his  glorious  liead  to  view 
What  the  bright  hosts  of  angels  do. 

And  bends  his  care  to  mortal  things 
His  sovereign  hand  exalts  the  poor. 
Pie  takes  the  needy  from  the  door. 

And  makes  them  company  for  kings. 

4  Wheti  childless  families  despair, 
He  sends  the  blessing  of  an  heir 

To  rescue  their  expiring  name  : 
The  mother,  with  a  thankful  voice. 
Proclaims  his  praises  and  her  joys 

Let  every  age  advance  his  fame. 


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PsAiM  113.     L.  M. 

Nevvcourt,  Gloucester. 


Majesty  and  condescension  of  God. 

"\/^E  servants  of  th'  Almighty  King, 

In  every  age  his  praises  sing : 
Where'er  the  sun  shall  rise  or  set. 
The  nations  shall  his  praise  repeat. 

2  Above  the  earth,  beyond  the  sky. 
Stands  his  high  throne  of  majesty  : 
Nor  time,  nor  place  his  power  restram. 
Nor  bour.d  his  universal  reign. 

3  Which  of  the  sons  of  Adam  dare. 
Or  angels,  with  their  God  compare  ? 
His  glories,  how  divinely  bright. 
Who  dwells  in  uncreated  light ! 

4  Behold  his  love  !  he  stoops  to  view 
What  saints  above  and  angels  do ; 
And  condescends  yet  more  to  know 
The  mean  affairs  of  men  below. 

5  From  dust  and  cottages  obscure. 
His  grace  exalts  the  humble  poor ; 
Gives  them  the  honour  of  his  sons, 
And  fits  them  for  their  heav'nly  thrones 


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38 


G  [A  word  of  his  creatine:  voice 
Can  make  the  barren  house  rejoice  : 
Though  Sarah's  ninety  years  were  past, 
The  promis'd  seed  is  born  at  last. 

7  With  joy  the  mother  views  her  son, 
And  tells  the  wonders  God  has  done  ; 
Faith  may  grow  strong  when  sense 
despairs. 

Though  nature  fails,  the  promise  bears.] 


Psalm  36.    S.  M. 

Olmutz,  Paddington. 

Majesty  of  God  and  wickedness  of  man. 

HEN  man  grows  bold  in  sin, 
My  heart  within  me  cries, 
'He  hath  no  faith  of  God  within, 
'  Nor  fear  before  his  eyes.' 

2  [He  walks  a  while  conceal'd 
tn  a  self- flattering  dream, 

Till  his  dark  crimes,  at  once  reveal'd, 
Expose  his  hateful  name.] 

3  His  heart  is  false  and  foul, 
His  words  are  smooth  and  fair  ; 

Wisdom  is  banish'd  from  his  soul, 
And  leaves  no  goodness  there, 

4  He  plots  upon  his  bed. 
New  mischiefs  to  fulfil ; 

He  sets  his  heart,  and  hands,  and  head. 
To  practise  all  that's  ill. 

5  But  there's  a  dreadful  God, 
Though  men  renounce  his  fear ;  . 

His  justice,  hid  behind  the  cloud. 
Shall  one  great  day  appear. 

6  His  truth  transcends  the  sky ; 
In  heaven  his  mercies  dwell ; 

Deep  as  the  sea  his  judgments  lie  ; 
His  anger  burns  to  hell. 

7  How  excellent  his  love 
Whence  all  our  safety  springs  ! 

O  never  let  my  soul  remove 
From  underneath  his  wings. 

^7   Psalm  145.   3d  Part.    C.  M.  ^ 

^  •        Lanesboro',  St.  Martin's,  Irish. 

Mercy  of  God  to  sufferers. 
W  ET  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak, 
^   Thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all ; 
Thy  strengthening  hands  uphold  the 
And  raise  the  poor  that  fall,  [weak, 

2  When  sorrow  bows  the  spirit  doAvn, 

Or  virtue  lies  distress'd 
Beneath  some  proud  oppressor's  frown. 
Thou  giv'st  the  mourners  rest. 

3  The  liord  supports  our  tottering  days. 

And  guides  our  giddy  youth : 
Holy  and  just  are  all  his  ways. 
And  all  his  words  are  truth. 


4  He  knows  the  pains  his  servants  fee*, 

He  hears  his  children  cry, 
And,  their  best  wishes  to  fulfil, 
His  grace  is  ever  nigh. 

5  His  mercy  never  shall  remove 

From  men  of  heart  sincere : 
He  saves  the  souls,  whose  humble  love 
Is  join'd  with  holy  fear. 

6  [His  stubborn  foes  his  sword  shall  slay, 

And  pierce  their  hearts  with  pain; 
But  none  that  serve  the  Lord  shall  say, 
'  They  sought  his  aid  in  vain.'] 

7  [My  lips  shall  dwell  upon  his  praise, 

And  spread  his  fame  abroad ; 
Let  all  the  sons  of  Adam  raise 
The  honours  of  their  God.] 

QQ    Psalm  103.   2d  Part.   L.  M.  ^ 

Portugal,  Dunstan. 

  Mercy  and  love  of  God  to  his  people. 

rjlHE  Lord,  how  wondrous  are  his  ways, 
How  firm  his  truth,  how  large  his 
He  takes  his  mercy  for  his  throne,  [grace  ! 
And  thence  he  makes  his  glories  known. 

2  Not  half  so  high  his  power  hath  spread 
The  starry  heavens-  above  our  head. 
As  his  rich  love  exceeds  our  praise. 
Exceeds  the  highest  hopes  we  raise, 

3  Not  half  so  far  hath  nature  placed 
The  rising  morning  from  the  west, 
As  his  forgiving  grace  removes 
The  daily  guilt  of  those  he  loves. 

4  How  slowly  doth  his  wrath  arise  I 
On  swifter  wings  salvation  flies  : 
And  if  he  lets  his  anger  burn, 
How  soon  his  frowns  to  pity  turn ! 

5  Amidst  his  wrath,  compassion  shines  ; 
His  strokes  are  lighter  than  our  sins  ; 
And  while  his  rod  correct^his  saints. 
His  ear  indulges  their  complaints. 

6  So  fathers  their  youno-  sons  chastise. 
With  gentle  hands  and  melting  eyes  : 
The  children  weep  beneath  the  smart, 
And  move  the  pity  of  their  heart. 

Pause.  ^ 

7  The  mighty  God,  the  wise  and  just. 
Knows  tnat  our  frame  is  feeble  dust ; 
And  will  no  heavy  load  impose 
Beyond  the  strength  that  he  bestows. 

8  He  knows  how  soon  our  nature  dies, 
Blasted  by  every  wind  that  flies ; 
Like  grass  we  spring,  and  die  as  soon 
As  morning  flowers  that  fade  at  noon. 

9  But  his  eternal  love  is  sure 

To  all  the  saints,  and  shall  endure  : 
From  age  to  age  his  truth  shall  reign, 
Nor  children's' children  hope  in  vain. 


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41 


Psalm  lOa  1st  Part.  S.  M.  ^ 

Olnuitz,  Dover,  Watchman,  Hopkins. 
Mercy  of  God  to  soul  and  body, 

BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul! 
Let  all  within  me  join. 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name. 
Whose  favours  are  divine. 

2  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 

Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins, 
'Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain, 

'Tis  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses. 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 
When  ransom'd  from  the  grave ; 

He  that  redeem'd  my  soul  from  hell 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with,  good; 
He  gives  the  sufferers  rest ; 

The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud. 
And  justice  for  the  oppress'd. 

6  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 
He  made  by  Moses  known; 

But  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace 
By  his  beloved  Son. 


40  Psalm  139.    1st  Part.   L.  M.  ^ 

Hebron,  Blendon,  Castle-Street. 
Omniscience  of  Gad. 

LORD,  thou  hast  search'd  and  seen 
me  through; 
Thine  eye  commands  with  piercing  view 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours. 
My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own. 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known  ; 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak. 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 

3  Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand ; 
On  every  side  1  find  thy  hand : 
AAvake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  wdth  God 

4  Amazing  knowledge,  vast  and  great  I 
^What  large  extent!  what  lofly  height! 
My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast. 
Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

5  '  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 

*  Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 
'  Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 

*  Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there  !' 

Pause  I. 

6  Could  1  so  false,  so  faithless  prove, 
To  quit  thy  servdce  and  thy  love. 
Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  presence  shun, 
Or  from  thy  dreadful  glory  run  ? 


7  If  up  to  heaven  I  take  my  flight, 

'Tis  there  thou  dwell'st  enthron'd  in  light, 
Or  dive  to  hell,  there  vengeance  reigns, 
And  Satan  groans  beneath  his  chains. 

8  If,  mounted  on  a  morning  ray 
I  fiy  beyond  the  western  sea. 

Thy  swifter  hand  would  first  arrive, 
And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

9  Or  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  siglit 
Beneath  the  spreading  veil  of  night, 
One  glance  of  thine,  one  piercing  ray, 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

10  ^O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast 
'  Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 

•  '  Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
*  Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there !' 

Pause  II. 

11  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise. 
No  screen  from  thy  all-seeing  eyes  . 
Thy  hand  can  seize  thy  foes  as  soon 
Throuo'h  midnio-ht  shades  as  blazino;  noon 

12  Midnight  and  noon  in  this  agree. 
Great  God,  they're  both  alike  to  thee  : 
Not  death  can  hide  what  God  will  spy. 
And  hell  lies  naked  to  his  eye. 

13  'O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
'  Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 
'  Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 


'  Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there !' 


Psalm  139.    1st  Part.  CM. 

London,  St.  Ann's,  Ferry. 
Omniscience  of  Ood, 

IN  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee* 
In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence,  Lorci,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  smTeys 

My  rising  and  my  rest ; 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord 

Before  they're  form'd  within ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  O  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high  1 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  1  lie. 
Beset  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  stili, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove. 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secur'd  by  sovereign  love. 

Pause. 

6  Lord,  where  shall  guilty  souls  retire, 

Forgotten  and  unknown  ? 


42,  43 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 


44,  45 


In  heii  they  meet  thy  dreadful  fire, 
In  heaven  thy  glorious  throne. 

7  Should  I  suppress  my  vital  breath. 

To  'scape  the  wrath  divine, 
Thy  voice  could  break  the  bars  of  death. 
And  make  the  grave  resign. 

8  If,  win^'d  with  beams  of  morning  light, 

I  fly  Deyond  the  west. 
Thy  hand,  which  must  support  my  flight, 
Would  soon  betray  my  rest. 

9  If  o'er  my  sins  I  think  to  draw 

The  curtains  of  the  night. 
Those  flaming  eyes  that  guard  thy  law 
Would  turn  tJie  shades  to  liofht. 

1 0  The  beams  of  noon,  the  midnight  hour. 
Are  both  alike  to  thee : 

O  may  I  ne'er  provoke  that  power 
From  which  I  cannot  flee. 

Hymn  32.   B.  1.   C.  M.  ^ 

Christinas,  Franklin. 
Omnipotence  of  God. 

^l/'HENCE  do  our  mournful  thoughts 
^  ^       arise  ? 

And  Where's  our  courage  fled  ? 
Has  restless  sin  and  raging  hell 

Struck  all  our  comforts  dead  ? 

2  Have  we  forgot  the  Almighty  Name 

That  form'd  the  earth  and  sea? 
And  can  an  all-creating  arm 

Grow  weary  or  decay  ?  ^ 

3  Treasures  of  everlasting  might 

In  our  Jehovah  dwell; 
He  gives  the  conquest  to  the  weak. 
And  treads  their  foes  to  hell. 

4  Mere  mortal  power  shall  fade  and  die. 

And  youthful  vigour  cease  ; 
But  -we  that  wait  upon  the  Lord 
Shall  feel  our  strength  increase. 

6  The  saints  ^hall  mount  on  eao-les'  wings, 
And  taste  the  promis'd  bliss, 
Till  their  unwearied  feet  arrive 
Where  perfect  pleasure  is. 

Psalm  111. .  2d  Part.  C.  M.  ^ 

Lanesboro',  Braintree. 
Perfections  of  God. 
1^  RE  AT  is  the  Lord  ;  his  works  of  might 

Demand  our  noblest  songs  : 
Let  his  assembled  saints  unite 
Their  harmony  of  tongues. 

2  Great  is  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 
He  gives  his  children  food; 
And,  ever  mindful  of  his  word. 
He  makes  his  promise  good. 


3  His  Son,  the  great  Redeemer,  came 

To  seal  his  covenant  sure  ; 
Holv  and  reverend  is  his  name. 
His  ways  are  just  and  pure. 

4  They  that  would  grow  divinely  wise 

Must  v/ith  his  fear  begin; 
Our  fairest  proof  of  knowledge  lies 
In  hating  every  sin. 

A  A     Hymn  166.   B.  2.   C.  M.  ii? 

Bedford,  London,  Barby. 
Perfections  of  God. 

HOW  shall  I  praise  th'  eternal  God, 
That  Infinite  Unknown  ? 
Who  can  ascend  his  high  abode, 
Or  venture  near  his  throne  ? 

2  [The  great  Invisible  !  He  dwells 

Conceal'd  in  dazzling  light; 
But  his  all-searching  eye  reveals 
The  secrets  of  the  night. 

3  Those  watchful  eyes,  that  never  sleep, 

Survey  the  world  around ; 
His  wisdom  is  a  boundless  deep, 
Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd.] 

4  [Speak  we  of  strength  r  His  arm  is  strong 

To  save,  or  to  destroy ; 
Infinite  years  his  life  prolong, 
And  endless  is  his  joy.] 

5  [He  knows  no  shadow  of  a  change, 

Nor  alters  his  decrees ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  his  truth  remains, 
To  guard  his  promises.] 

6  [Sinners  before  his  presence  die ; 

How  holy  is  his  name ! 
His  anger  and  his  jealousy 
Burn  like  devourmg  flame.] 

7  Justice,  upon  a  dreadful  throne. 

Maintains  the  rights  of  God ; 
While  mercy  sends  her  pardons  down 
Bought  with  a  Saviour's  blood. 

8  Now  to  my  soul,  immortal  King, 

Speak  some  forgiving  word ; 
Then  'twill  be  double  joy  to  smg 
The  glories  of  my  Lord. 


4  5     Hymn  167.   B.  2.   L.  M. 

Gloucester,  Truro. 
Perfections  of  God. 
4^  REAT  God  !  thy  glories  shall  employ 

My  holy  fear,  my  humble  joy  ; 
My  lips,  in  songs  of  honour,  bring 
Their  tribute  to  th'  eternal  King, 

2  [Earth  and  the  stars,  and  worlds  un- 
known, ^  , 
Depend  precarious  on  his  throne  ; 
All  nature  hangs  upon  his  word. 
And  grace  and  glory  own  their  Lord.] 


46,  ^'^ 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 


48 


8  [His  sov'reign  pow'r  what  mortal  knows  ? 
If  he  command,  who  dare  oppose  ? 
With  strength  he  girds  himself  around, 
And  treads  the  rebels  to  tlie  ground.] 

4  [Who  shall  pretend  to  teach  him  skill  ? 
Or  guide  the  counsels  of  his  will  ? 
His  wisdom,  like  a  sea  divine, 
Flows  deep  and  high  beyond  our  line.] 

5  [His  name  is  holy,  and  his  eye 
Burns  with  immortal  jealousy ; 

He  hates  the  sons  of  pride,  and  sheds 
His  fiery  vengeance  on  their  heads.] 

6  [The  beamings  of  his  piercing  sight 
Brin^  dark  hypocrisy  to  light ; 
Deam  and  destruction  naked  lie, 
And  hell  uncover'd  to  his  eye.] 

7  [Th'  eternal  law  before  him  stands ; 
His  justice,  with  impartial  hands, 
Divides  to  all  their  due  reward. 

Or  by  the  sceptre,  or  the  sword.] 

8  [His  mercy,  like  a  boundless  sea, 
Washes  our  loads  of  guilt  away, 
While  his  own  Son  came  down  and  died, 
T'  engage  his  justice  on  our  side.] 

9  [Each  of  his  words  demands  my  faith, 
My  soul  can  rest  on  all  he  saith  ; 

His  truth  inviolably  keeps 

The  largest  promise  of  his  lips.] 

10  O  tell  me,  with  a  gentle  voice, 

'  Thou  art  my  God,'  and  I'll  rejoice  ! 
Fill'd  with  thy  love,  I  dare  proclaim 
The  brightest  honours  of  thy,  name. 

AQ      Hymn  168.   B.  2.   L.  M.  ^ 

Nantwicli,  Old  Hundred,  Winchelsea. 
Perfections  of  God. 

TEHOVAH  reigns,  his  throne  is  high ; 

His  robes  are  light  and  majesty  ; 
His  glory  shines  with  beams  so  bright. 
No  mortal  can  sustain  the  sig-ht. 

2  His  terrors  keep  the  world  in  awe  ; 
His  justice  guards  his  holy  law ; 
His  love  reveals  a  smiling  face  ; 

His  truth  and  promise  seal  the  grace. 

3  Thro'  all  his  works  his  wisdom  shines, 
And  baffles  Satan's  deep  designs  ; 
His  power  is  sovereign  to  fulfil 

The  noblest  counsels  of  his  will. 

4  And  will  this  glorious  Lord  descend 
To  be  my  Father  and  my  Friend  ? 
Then  let  my  songs  with  angels  join  ; 
Heaven  is  secure,  if  God  be  mine. 


47      Hymn  169.  B.  2.  H.  M. 

Portsmouth,  Bethesda,  Harwich. 

^T^HE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
His  throne  is  built  on  high  ; 


The  garments  he  assumes 
Are  light  and  majesty : 


His  ff lories  shine 
With  beams  so  bright. 


No  mortal  eye 
Can  bear  the  sicrht. 


The  thunders  of  his  hand 
Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe  ; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 
To  guard  his  holy  law : 


And  where  his  love 
Resolves  to  bless 


His  truth  confirms 
And  seals  the  grace. 


Through  all  his  ancient  works 
Surprising  wisdom  shines. 
Confounds  the  powers  of  hell, 
And  breaks  their  curs'd  designs. 


Strong  is  his  arm, 
And  shall  fulfil 


His  great  decrees, 
His  sovereign  will. 


4    And  can  this  mighty  King 
Of  glory  condescend  ? 
And  will  he  w^ite  his  name, 
'  My  Father  and  my  Friend  ?' 


I  love  his  name, 
I  love  his  word  ; 


Join  all  my  powers, 
And  praise  the  Lord. 


48 


Psalm  115.   L.  M. 

Bath,  Med  way. 


Perfections  of  God,  and  vanity  of  idols. 

NOT  to  ourselves,  who  are  but  dust. 
Not  to  ourselves  is  glory  due, 
Eternal  God,  thou  only  just. 
Thou  only  gracious,  wise  and  true. 

2  Shine  forth  in  all  thy  dreadful  name ; 
Why  should  a  heathen's  haughty  tongue 
Insult  us,  and,  to  raise  our  shame, 
Say,  '  Where's  the  God  you've  serv'd 

so  long  ?' 

3  The  God  we  serve  maintains  his  throne 
Above  the  clouds,  beyond  the  skies ; 
Through  all  the  earth  his  will  is  done  ; 
He  knows  our  groans,  he  hears  our  cries. 

4  But  the  vain  idols  they  addte 

Are  senseless  shapes  of  stone  and  wood ; 
At  best  a  mass  of  glittering  ore, 
A  silver  saint,  or  golden  god. 

5  [  With  eyes  and  ears  they  carve  their  head; 
Deaf  are  their  ears,  their  eyes  are  blind 
In  vain  are  costly  offerings  made. 
And  vows  are  scatter'd  in  the  wind. 

6  Their  feet  were  never  made  to  move, 
Nor  hands  to  save  w^hen  mortals  pray 
Mortals,  that  pay  them  fear  or  love, 
Seem  to  be  blind  and  deaf  as  they.] 

7  O  Israel,  make  the  Lord  thy  hope, 
Thy  help,  thy  refuge,  and  thy  rest : 
Tjie  Lord  shall  build  thy  ruins  up, 
And  bless  the  people  and  tlie  priest ! 


49,  50 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 


5J,  5U 


8  The  dead  no  more  can  speak  thy  praise, 
They  dwell  in  silence  and  the  grave  ; 
But  we  shall  live  to  sing  thy  grace, 
And  tell  the  world  thy  power  to  save. 

AO        Psalm  135.    C.  M.  ^ 

Devizes,  Arlington,  Conway. 
Perfections  of  God,  and  vanity  of  idols, 

AWAKE,  ye  saints,  to  praise  your  King, 
Your  sweetest  passions  raise. 
Your  pious  pleasure,  while  you  sing, 
Increasing  with  the  praise. 

2  Great  is  the  Lord  ;  and  works  unknown 

Are  his  divine  employ  ; 
But  still  his  saints  arc  near  his  throne, 
His  treasure  and  his  joy. 

3  Heaven,  earth  and  sea  confess  his  hand ; 

He  bids  the  vapours  rise  ; 
Lightning  and  storm,  at  his  command. 
Sweep  through  the  sounding  ski^*. 

4  All  power,  that  gods  or  kings  have 

Is  found  with  him  alone ;  [claim'd, 
But  heathen  gods  should  ne'er  be  nam'd, 
Where  our  Jehovah's  known. 

5  Which  of  the  stocks  or  stones  they  trust 

Can  give  them  showers  of  rain  ? 
In  vain  they  worship  glittering  dust. 
And  pray  to  gold  in' vain. 

6  [Their  gods  have  tongues  that  cannot  talk, 

Such  as  their  makers  gave  : 
Their  feet  were  ne'er  design'd  to  walk, 
Nor  hands  have  power  to  save. 

7  Blind  are  their  eyes,  their  ears  are  deaf, 

Nor  hear  when  mortals  pray  ; 
Mortals,  that  wait  for  their  relief. 
Are  blind  and  deaf  as  they.] 

8  Ye  saints,  adore  the  livinor  God, 

Serve  him  with  faith  and  fear  ; 
He  makes  the  churches  his  abode. 
And  claims  your  honours  there. 

/JA  l^SALM  115.     P.  M.  ^ 

^ ^  Wal  worth ,  New  50lli . 

Perfections  of  God,  and  vanity  of  idols, 

TVTOT  to  our  names,  thou  only  just  and  true, 
■I-^   Not  to  our  worthless  names  is  glorj'^  due  ; 
Thy  power  and  grace,  thy  truth  and  justice  claim 
Immortal  honours  to  thy  sovereign  name  ;  [abode. 
Shine  through  the  earth  from  heaven  thy  blest 
Nor  let  the  heathen  say,  *  And  where's  your  God  ?' 

ft  Ileav'n  is  thy  higher  court;  there  stands  thy  throne, 
And  through  the  lower  worlds  thy  v/ill  is  done. 
Our  God  fram'd  all  this  earth,  these  heavens 
he  spread, 

But  fools  adore  the  gods  their  hands  have  made  : 
The  kneeling  crowd,  with  looks  devout,  behold 
Their  silver  saviours,  and  their  saints  of  gold. 

5  ryr^j"  fire  those  artful  shapes  of  eyes  and  ears  ; 
The  molten  image  neither  sees  nor  liears  : 
Their  hands  are  helpless,  nor  their  fepl  can  move  ; 
They  have  no  speech,  nor  thought,  nor  power, 
nor  love  ;  • 


Yel  sottish  mortals  make  their  long  complaints 
To  their  deaf  idols,  and  their  moveless  saints. 

4  The  rich  have  statues  well  adorn 'd  with  gold  , 
Tiie  poor,  content  with  gods  of  coarser  mould, 
With  tools  of  iron  carve  the  senseless  stock, 
Lopt  from  a  tree,  or  broken  from  a  rock : 
People  and  priests  drive  on  the  solemn  trade, 
And  trust  the  gods  that  saws  and  hammers  made. 

5  Be  heaven  and  earth  amaz'd  !  'Tis  hard  to  say 
Which  are  more  stupid,  or  their  gods  or  they. 
O  Israel,  trust  the  Lord  !  he  hears  and  sees, 
He  knows  thy  sorrows,  and  restores  thy  peace , 
His  worship  does  a  thousand  comforts  yield  : 
He  is  thy  help,  and  he  thine  heavenly  shield. 

6  In  God  we  trust ;  our  impious  foes  in  vain 
Attempt  our  ruin,  and  oppose  his  reign  ; 

Had  they  prevail'd,  darkness  had  clos'd  our  daya^ 
And  death  and  silence  had  forbid  his  praise  : 
But  we  are  sav'd,  and  live  :  Let  songs  arise, 
And  Zion  bless  the  God  that  built  the  skies. 


51 


Hymn  80.   B.  2.   S.  M. 

St.  Thomas,  Clapton. 
Power  of  God, 


!  the  Almighty  Lord! 
How  matchless  is  his  power! 
Tremble,  O  earth,  beneath  his  word, 
And  all  the  heavens  adore. 

2  Let  proud  imperious  kings 
Bow  low  before  his  throne ! 

Crouch  to  his  feet,  ye  haughty  thing.?, 
Or  he  shall  tread  you  down. 

3  Above  the  skies  he  reigns, 
And  with  amazing  blows. 

He  deals  unsufferable  pains 
On  his  rebellious  foes. 

4  Yet,  everlasting  God, 

We  love  to  speak  thy  praise  ; 
Thy  sceptre's  equal  to  thy  rod. 
The  sceptre  of  thy  grace. 

5  The  arms  of  mi«-hty  love 
Defend  our  ZioS  well ; 

And  heavenly  mercy  walls  us  round 
From  Babylon  and  hell. 

6  Salvation  to  the  King 
Who  sits  enthron'd  above : 

Thus  we  adore  the  God  of  might. 
And  bless  the  God  of  love. 

Psalm  66.    1st  Part.    C.  M. 

Cambridge,  Braintree,  "Warsaw. 
Power  and  Goodness  of  God. 

QING,  all  ye  nations,  to  the  Lord, 
^  Sing  with  a  joyful  noise ; 
With  melody  of  sound  record 
His  honours,  and  your  joys. 

2  Say  to  the  Power  that  shakes  the  sky 

*  HoAv  terrible  art  thou  ! 

'  Sinners  before  thy  presence  fly, 

*  Or  at  thy  feet  they  bow.' 

3  [Come,  see  the  wonders  of  our  God. 

How  glorious  are  his  wavs  I 


53,  54 


PERFECTIOJNS  OF  GOD. 


55 


In  Moses'  hand  he  put  his  rod, 
And  clave  the  frighted  seas. 

4  He  made  the  ebbing  channel  dry, 

While  Israel  pass'd  the  flood ; 
There  did  the  church  begin  their  joy, 
And  triumph  m  their  God.] 

5  He  rules  by  his  resistless  might ; 

Will  rebel  mortals  dare 
Provol^e  th'  Eternal  to  the  fight, 
And  tempt  that  dreadful  war? 

6  O  bless  oujm  God,  and  never  cease  ; 

Ye  saints,  fulfil  his  praise  ; 
He  keeps  our  life,  maintains  our  peace, 
And  guides  our  doubtful  ways. 

7  Lord,  thou  hast  prov'd  our  suffering  souls, 

To  make  our  graces  shine  ; 
So  silver  bears  the  burning  coals. 
The  metal  to  refine. 

8  Through  watery  deeps  and  fiery  ways 

We  march  at  thy  command  ; 
Led  to  possess  the  promis'd  place 
By  thine  unerring  hand. 


Psalm  89.   2d  Part.    C.  M.  |? 

Baldwin,  Kendall. 
Powpr  and  Majesty  of  God,  ^ 

WITH  reverence  let  the  saints  appear, 
And  bow  before  the  Lord ; 
His  high  commands  with  reverence  hear. 
And  tremble  at  his  word.  . 

2  How  terrible  thy  glories  be ! 

How  bright  thine  armies  shine ! 
WJiere  is  the  power  that  vies  with  thee  ? 
Or  truth  compar'd  with  thine  ? 

3  The  northern  pole  and  southern  rest 

On  thy  supporting  hand ; 
Darkness  and  day  from  east  to  west 
Move  round  at  thy  command. 

4  Thy  words  the  raging  winds  control, 

And  rule  the  boisterous  deep ; 
Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll, 
The  rolling  billows  sleep. 

5  Heaven,  earth,  and  air,  and  seas  are  thine. 

And  the  dark  world  of  hell : 
How  did  thine  arm  in  vengeance  shine. 
When  Egypt  durst  rebel ! 

6  Justice  and  judgment  are  thy  throne, 

Yet  wondrous  is  thy  grace  ; 
While  truth  and  mercy,  join'd  in  one, 
Invite  us  near  thy  face. 


54 


Psalm  8.     S.  M. 

St.  Thomas,  Utica. 

Sovereignty  of  God,  and  mail's  dominion  over  the 
creatures. 

LORD,  our  heavenly  King, 
Thy  name  is  all  divine! 


Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread 
And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shme. 

2  When  to  thy  works  on  high 
I  raise  my  wond'ring  eyes. 

And  see  the  moon,  complete  in  light, 
Adorn  the  darksome  skies: 

3  When  I  survey  the  stars, 
And  all  their  shining  forms. 

Lord,  what  is  man,  that  worthless  thing, 
Akin  to  dust  and  worms ! 

4  Lord,  what  is  worthless  man. 
That  thou  shouldst  love  him  so ! 

Next  to  thine  angels  is  he  placed, 
And  lord  of  all  below. 

5  Thine  honours  crown  his  head, 
While  beasts  like  slaves  obey, 

And  birds  that  cut  the  air  with  wings, 
And  fish  that  cleave  the  sea. 

6  How  rich  thy  bounties  are  ! 
x\nd  wondrous  are  thy  ways : 

Of  dust  and  worms  thy  power  can  frame 
A  monument  of  praise. 

7  [Out  of  the  mouths  of  babes 
And  sucklings  thou  canst  draw 

Surprising  honours  to  thy  name ! 
And  strike  the  world  with  awe, 

8  O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King, 
Thy  name  is  all  divine ; 

Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread 
And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine.] 


/Ji^   Psalm  68.   1st  Part.   L.  M. 

Nantwich,  Islington,  Ellenthorpe. 

Vengeance  and  corn-passion  of  God. 

LET  God  arise  in  all  his  might, 
And  put  the  troops  of  hell  to  flight, 
A  s  smoke,  that  sought  to  cloud  the  skies, 
Before  the  rising  tempest  flies. 

2  [He  comes,  array'd  in  burning  flames; 
Justice  and  vengeance  are  his  names : 
Behold,  his  fainting  foes  expire. 

Like  melting  wax  before  the  fire.] 

3  He  rides  and  thunders  through  the  sky 
His  name,  Jehovah,  sounds  on  high : 
Sing  to  his  name,  ye  sons  of  grace^; 
Ye  saints,  rejoice  before  his  face. 

4  The  widow  and  the  fatherless 
Fly  to  his  aid  in  sharp  distress  ; 
In  him  the  poor  and  helpless  find 
A  judge  that's  just,  a  father  kind. 

5  He  breaks  the  captive's  heavy  chain. 
And  prisoners  see  the  light  again  ; 
But  rebels  that  dispute  His  will, 
Shall  dwell  in  chains  and  darkness  still 

Pause. 

6  Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  (iod  belong 
Crown  him,  ye  nations,  in  your  son 


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His  wondrous  names  and  powers  rehearse ; 
His  honours  shall  enrich  your  verse. 

7  He  shakes  the  heavens  with  loud  alarms  1 
How  terrible  is  God  in  arms  ! 

In  Israel  are  his  mercies  known  ; 
Israel  is  his  peculiar  throne. 

8  Proclaim  liim  King,  pronounce  him  blest ; 
He's  your  defence,  your  joy,  your  rest; 
When  terrors  rise,  and  nations  faint, 
God  is  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

Psalm  111.  1st  Part.  C  M.  ^ 

Arlington,  Marlow,  Rocliester. 
Wisdom  of  God  in  his  works, 

SONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 
To  my  Almighty  God ; 
He  has  my  heart,  and  he  my  tongue. 
To  spread  his  name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works  his  hand  hath 

How  glorious  in  our  sight !  [wrought ! 
Good  men  in  every  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 

3  HoAv  most  exact  is  nature's  frame ! 

How  wise  th'  Eternal  Mind! 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 
That  his  first  thoughts  design'd. 

4  When  he  redeem'd  his  chosen  sons. 

He  fix'd  his  covenant  sure : 
The  orders  that  his  lips  pronounce 
To  endless  years  endure. 

5  Nature  and  time,  and  eartli  and  skies. 

Thy  heavenly  skill  proclaim ; 
What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise. 
But  learn  to  read  thy  name? 

6  To  fear  thy  power,  to  trust  thy  grace. 

Is  our  divinest  skill ; 
And  he's  the  wisest  of  our  race 
That  best  obeys  thy  will. 

Y/f   Psalm  139.  2d  Part,  C.  M.  # 

•  Biaintree,  Barby,  Covhigton. 

Wisdom  of  God  in  the  formation  of  man. 

WHEN  I  with  pleasing  wonder  stand 
And  all  my  frame  survey. 
Lord,  'tis  thy  work :  I  own  thy  hand 
Thus  built  my  humble  clay. 

2  Thy  hand  my  heart  and  reins  possess'd. 

Where  unborn  nature  grew  ; 
Thy  wisdom  all  my  features  trac'd, 
And  all  my  members  drevr. 

3  Thine  eye  with  nicest  care  survey'd 

The  growth  of  every  part. 
Till  the  whole  scheme  thy  thoughts  had  laid 
Was  copied  by  thine  art. 

4  Heaven,  earth  and  sea,  and  fire  and  wind 

Shov;'  me  thy  wondrous  skill ; 


But  I  review  myself,  and  find 
Diviner  wonders  still. 

5  Thme  awful  glories  round  me  shme, 

My  flesh  proclaims  thy  praise ; 
Lord,  to  thy  works  of  nature  join 
Thy  miracles  of  grace. 


CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE. 
5g      Hymn  147.  B.  2.  C.  M. 

Rochester,  St.  Anns,  B^tlilelieui. 
Creation  of  the  world.    Gen.  i. 

*  WOW  let  a  spacious  world  arise,' 
•^^   Said  the  Creator,  Lord: 
At  once  the  obedient  earth  and  sides 
Rose  at  his  sovereign  word. 

2  [Dark  was  the  deep ;  the  waters  lay 
Confus'd,  and  drown'd  the  land ; 
He  call'd  the  light — the  new-born  day 
Attends  on  his  command. 

3 He  bade  the  clouds  ascend  on  high; 
The  clouds  ascend,  and  bear 
A  watery  treasure  to  the  sky, 
And  float  on  softer  air. 

4  The  liquid  element  below 

Was  gather'd  by  his  hand! 
The  rollmg  seas  together  flow, 
And  leave  the  solid  land. 

5  With  herbs  and  plants  (a  flowery  birth) 

The  naked  globe  he  crown'd, 
Ere  there  was  rain  to  bless  the  earth, 
Or  sun  to  warm  the  ground. 

6 Then  he  adorn'd  the  upper  sides: 
Behold !  the  sun  appears ; 
The  moon  and  stars  in  order  rise, 
To  mark  out  months  and  years. 

7  Out  of  the  deep  th'  Almighty  King 

Did  vital  beings  frame  ; 
The  painted  fowls  of  every  wing, 
And  fish  of  every  name.] 

8  He  gave  the  lion  and  the  worm 

At  once  their  wondrous  birth ; 
And  grazing  beasts,  of  various  form, 
Rose  from  the  teeming  earth.  ^ 

9  Adam  was  form'd  of  equal  clay, 

Though  sovereign  of  the  rest, 
Design'd  for  nobler  ends  than  they, 
With  God's  own  imas;e  blest. 

10  Thus  sflorious  in  the  Maker's  eve 
The  yoang  creation  stood ; 

He  saw  the  building  from  on  high, 
Plis  word  pronounc'd  it  good. 

11  Lord,  while  the  frame  of  nature  stands, 
Thy  praise  shall  fill  my  tongue  ; 

But  the  new  world  of  grace  demands 
A  more  exalted  song. 


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50   Psalm  189.   2d  Part.   L.  M.  fc> 

^  Armley,  Maiden. 

The  icojiderfiil  formation  of  man. 

TWAS  from  thy  hand,  my  God,  I  came, 
A  work  of  such  a  curious  frame  ; 
In  me  thy  fearful  wonders  shine. 
And  each  proclaims  thy  skill  divine. 

J2  Thine  eyes  did  all  my  limbs  survey. 
Which  yet  in  dark  confusion  lay  : 
Thou  saw'st  the  daily  growth  they  took, 
Form'd  by  the  model  of  thy  booK. 

3  By  thee  my  growing"  parts  were  nam'd, 
And  what  thy  sovereign  counsels  fram'd 
(The  breathing  lungs,  the  beating  heart) 
Were  copied  with  unerring  art. 

4  At  last,  to  show  my  Maker's  name, 
God  stamp'd  his  image  on  my  frame, 
And  in  some  unknown  moment  join'd 
The  finish'd  members  to  the  mind. 

5  There  the  young  seeds  of  thought  began, 
And  all  the  passions  of  the  man : 
Great  God,  our  infant  nature  pays 
Immortal  tribute  to  thy  praise. 

Pause. 

6  Lord,  since  in  my  advancing  age 
I've  acted  on  life's  busy  stage. 

Thy  thoughts  of  love  to  me  surmount 
The  power  of  numbers  to  recount. 

7 1  could  survey  the  ocean  o'er, 
And  count  each  sand  that  makes  the  shore, 
Before  my  swiftest  tliouglits  could  trace 
The  numerous  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

8  These  on  my  heart  are  still  impress'd. 
With  these  I  ffive  mine  eyes  to  rest ; 
And  at  my  waking  hour  I  find 
God  and  his  love  possess  my  mind. 

Psalm  3a    1st  Part.    CM.  # 

Wareham,  Devizes,  Cambridge. 
Works  of  creation  and  providence. 

13  EJOICE,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord, 
IL^  This  work  belongs  to  you: 
Sing  of  his  name,  his  ways,  his  word, 
How  holy,  just,  and  true ! 

2  His  mercy  and  his  righteousness 
Let  heaven  and  earth  proclaim ; 
His  works  of  nature  and  of  grace 
Reveal  his  wondrous  name. 

8  His  wisdom  and  almighty  word 
The  heavenly  arches  spread, 
And  by  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
Their  shining  hosts  were  made. 

i  He  bade  the  liquid  waters  flow 
To  their  appointed  deep : 
I  The  flowing  seas  their  limits  know, 
*     And  their  own  station  keep. 

J  \^e  tenants  of  the  spacious  earth. 
With  fear  before  him  stand: 
4^ 


He  spake,  and  nature  took  its  birth, 
And  rests  on  his  command. 

6  He  scorns  the  angry  nations'  rage, 
And  breaks  their  vain  designs : 
His  counsel  stands  through  every  age, 
And  in  full  glory  shines. 

fil  Psalm  33.    P.M.  ^ 

St.  Hellens,  Psalm  40. 
Works  of  creation  and  providence, 

YE  holy  souls,  in  God  rejoice,    [voice  : 
Your  Maker's  praise  becomes  your 
Great  is  your  theme,  your  songs  be  new : 
Sing  of  his  name,  liis  word,  his  ways, 
His  works  of  nature,  and  of  grace  ! 
How  wise  and  holy,  just  and  true  ! 

2  Justice  and  truth  he  ever  loves, 

And  the  whole  earth  bis  goodness  proves ; 

His  word  the  heavenly  arches  spread : 
How  wide  they  shine;  from  north  to  south  ' 
And  by  the  spirit  of  his  mouth 

Were  all  the  starry  armies  made. 

3  He  gathers  the  wide  flowing  seas, 
(Those  watery  treasures  know  their  place) 

In  the  vast  store-house  of  the  deep  : 
He  spake,  and  gave  all  nature  birth, 
And  fires  and  seas,  and  heaven  and  earth 

His  everlasting  orders  keep  ! 

4  Let  mortals  tremble,  and  adore 
A  God  of  such  resistless  power, 

Nor  dare  indulge  their  feeble  rage : 
Vain  are  their  thoughts  and  weak  their 
But  his  eternal  counsel  stands,  [hands, 

And  rules  the  world  from  affe  to  acre. 


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Psalm  104.     L.  M.  ^ 

Gloucester,  BaUi,  Italy. 
The  glory  of  God  in  creation  and  providence. 

'^/|"Y  soul,  thy  great  Creator  praise  : 

When  cloth'd  in  his  celestial  rays, 
He  in  full  majesty  appears, 
And,  like  a  robe,  his  glory  wears. 

[NOTE.  This  psalm  may  be  suno;'  to  a  different  metre,  by 
adding  the  two  following'  lines  to  every  stanza,  viz. 

Great  is  the  Lord ;  vjJiat  tongue  can  frame 
An  equal  honour  to  his  name.] 

2  The  heavens  are  for  his  curtain  spread  ; 
Th'  unfathom'd  deep  he  makes  his  bed ; 
Clouds  are  his  chariot,  when  he  flies 
On  winged  storms  across  the  skies. 

3  Angels,  whom  his  own  breath  inspires, 
His  ministers  are  flaming  fires  : 

And  swift  as  thought  their  armies  move, 
To  bear  his  vengeance  or  his  love. 

4  The  world's  foundations  by  his  hand 
Are  pois'd,  and  shall  forever  stand ; 
He  binds  the  ocean  in  his  chain. 
Lest  it  should  drown  the  earth  again. 

5  When  earth  Avas  cover'd  with  the  flood, 
Which  hiofh  above  the  mountains  stood 


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He  thunder'd,  and  the  ocean  fled, 
Confin'd  to  its  appointed  bed. 
C  The  swelHng  billows  know  their  bounds, 
And  in  their  channels  walk  their  rounds ; 
Yet  thence  convey'd  by  secret  veins, 
They  spring  on  hills,  and  drench  the  plains. 

7  He  bids  the  crystal  fountains  flow, 
And  cheer  the  valleys  as  they  go  ; 
Tame  heifers  there  their  thirst  allay. 
And  for  the  stream  wild  asses  bray. 

8  From  pleasant  trees  which  shade  the  brink, 
The  lark  and  linnet  light  to  drink ; 
Their  songs  the  lark  and  linnet  raise, 
And  chide  our  silence  in  his  praise. 

Pause  I.  > 

9  God,  from  his  cloudy  cistern,  pours 
On  the  parch'd  earth  enriching  showers  j 
The  grove,  the  garden,  and  the  field, 
A  thousand  joyful  blessings  yield. 

10  He  makes  the  grassy  food  arise. 
And  gives  the  cattle  large  supplies  ; 
With  herbs  for  man,  of  various  power. 
To  nourish  nature,  or  to  cure. 

11  What  noble  fruit  the  vines  produce  ! 
The  olive  yields  a  shining  juice  ; 

Our  hearts  are  cheer'd  with  generous  wine, 
With  inward  joy  our  faces  shine. 

12  O  bless  his  name,  ye  nations,  fed 
With  nature's  chief  supporter,  bread  : 
While  bread  your  vital  strength  imparts. 
Serve  him  with  vigour  in  your  hearts. 

Pause  II. 
18  Behold  the  stately  cedar  stands, 
Rais'd  in  the  forest  by  his  hands  : 
Birds  to  the  boughs  for  shelter  fly. 
And  build  their  nests  secure  on  high. 

14  To  craggy  hills  ascend  the  goat ; 
And  at  the  airy  mountain's  foot 

The  feebler  creatures  make  their  cell ; 
He  gives  them  wisdom  where  to  dwell. 

15  He  sets  the  sun  his  circling  race, 
Appoints  the  moon  to  change  her  face  ; 
And  when  thick  darkness  veils  the  day. 
Calls  out  wild  beasts  to  hunt  their  prey. 

16  Fierce  lions  lead  their  young  abroad. 
And  roaring,  ask  their  meat  from  God  ; 
But  when  the  morning  beams  arise. 
The  savage  beast  to  covert  flies. 

17  Then  man  to  daily  labour  goes  ; 
The  night  was  made  for  his  repose  : 
Sleep  is  thy  gift,  that  sweet  relief 
From  tiresome  toil  and  wasting  grief. 

1 8  How  strange  thy  works !  how  great  thy 
And  every  land  thy  riches  fill :    [skill' ! 
Thy  wisdom  round  the  world  we  see  ; 
This  spacious  earth  is  full  of  thee. 


19  Nor  less  thy  glories  in  the  deep. 
Where  fish  in  millions  swim  and  creep. 
With  wondrous  motions,  swift  or  slow, 
Still  wandering  in  the  paths  below. 

20  There  ships  divide  their  watery  way, 
And  flocks  of  scaly  monsters  play  ; 
There  dwells  the  huge  Leviathan, 
And  foams  and  sports  in  spite  of  man. 

Pause  III. 

21  Vast  are  thy  works.  Almighty  liOrd, 
All  nature  rests  upon  thy  word. 

And  the  whole  race  of  creatures  stand, 
Waiting  their  portion  from  thy  hand. 

22  While  each  receives  his  different  food, 
His  cheerful  looks  pronounce  it  good  ; 
Eagles  and  bears,  and  whales  and  worms 
Rejoice  and  praise  in  different  forms. 

23  But  when  thy  face  is  hid,  they  mourn, 
And,  dying,  to  their  dust  return  ; 
Both  man  and  beast  their  souls  resign, 
Life,  breath  and  spirit,  all  are  thine. 

24  Yet  thou  canst  breathe  on  dust  again. 
And  fill  the  world  with  beasts  and  men ; 
A  word  of  thy  creating  breath 
Repairs  the  wastes  of  time  and  death. 

25  His  works,  the  wonders  of  his  might, 
Are  honour'd  with  his  own  delight: 
Hov/  awful  are  his  glorious  ways ! 
The  Lord  is  dreadful  in  his  praise. 

1  26  The  earth  stands  trembling  at  thy  stroke, 
j  And  at  thy  touch  the  mountains  smoke  ; 
Yet  humble  souls  may  see  thy  face, 
And  tell  their  wants  to  sovereign  grace. 

27  In  thee  my  hopes  and  vv^ishes  meet. 
And  make  my  meditations  sweet ; 
Thy  praises  shall  my  breath  employ 
Till  it  expire  in  endless  joy. 

28  While  haughty  sinners  die  accurst. 
Their  glory  bury'd  with  their  dust, 

I,  to  my  God,  my  heavenly  King, 
Immortal  hallelujalis  sing. 


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Psalm  121.    L.  M. 

Truro,  Nantwich. 


Divine  protccHw, 

P  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
Th'  eternal  hills  beyond  the  ski^s 
Thence  all  her  help  my  soul  derives ; 
There  my  Almighty  Refuge  lives. 

2  He  lives  ;  the  everlasting  God,  [flood ; 
That  built  the  world,  that  spread  the 
The  heavens  with  all  their  hosts  he  made, 
And  the  dark  resrions  of  the  dead. 

3  He  guides  our  feet,  he  guards  our  way ; 
His  morning  smiles  bless  all  the  day  ; 


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He  spreads  the  evening  vale,  and  keeps 
The  silent  hours  Avhile  Israel  sleeps. 

4  Israel,  a  name  divinely  blest. 
May  rise  secure,  securely  rest ; 
Thy  holy  Guardian's  wakeful  eyes 
Admit  no  slumber  nor  surprise. 

5  No  sun  shall  smite  thy  head  by  day, 
Nor  the  pale  moon  witii  sickly  ray 
Shall  blast  thy  couch  ;  no  baneful  star 
Dart  his  malio-nant  fire  so  far. 

6  Should  earth  and  hell  with  malice  burn, 
Still  thou  shalt  go,  and  still  return 
Safe  in  the  Lord  ;  his  heavenly  care 
Defends  thy  life  from  every  snare. 

7  On  thee  foul  spirits  have  no  power ; 
And  in  thy  last  departing  hour, 
Angels,  that  trace  the  airy  road, 
Shjul  bear  thee  homeward  to  thy  God. 


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Psalm  121.    C.  M.  ^ 

Dundee,  Abridge. 
Preservation  hxj  day  and  nighL 

10  heaven  I  lift  my  waiting  eyes, 
There  all  my  hopes  are  laid; 
The  Lord,  that  built  the  earth  and  skies. 
Is  my  perpetual  aid. 

2  Their  feet  shall  never  slide  nor  fall. 

Whom  he  designs  to  keep: 
His  ear  attends  the  softest  call ; 
I  His  eyes  can  never  sleep. 

3  He  will  sustain  our  weakest  powers 

With  his  almighty  arm, 
And  watch  our  most  unguarded  hours 
Against  surprising  harm.  ' 

4  Israel,  rejoice,  and  rest  secure. 

Thy  keeper  is  the  Lord ; 
His  wakeful  eyes  employ  his  power 
For  thine  eternal  guard. 

5  Nor  scorching  sun,  nor  sickly  moon. 

Shall  have  his  leave  to  smite  ; 
He  shields  thy  head  from  burning  noon, 
From  blasting  damps  at  night. " 

f)  He  guards  thy  soul,  he  keeps  thy  breath 

Where  thickest  dangers  come  ; 
Go  and  return,  secure  from  death. 
Till  God  commands  thee  home. 


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Psalm  121.    H.  M. 

Bethesda,  Portsmouth. 


God  our  preserver. 

UPWARD  I  lift  mine  eyes. 
From  God  is  all  my  aid  ; 
The  God  that  built  the  skies. 
And  earth  and  nature  made  : 


2  My  feet  shall  never  slide, 
Nor  fall  in  fatal  snares. 

Since  God,  my  guard  and  guide, 

Defends  me  from  my  fears. 
Those  wakeful  eyes,    Shall  Israel  keep, 
Which  never  sleep,     When  dangers  rise 

3  No  burning  heats  by  day, 
Nor  blasts  of  evening  air. 
Shall  take  my  healtli  away, 
If  God  be  with  me  there  : 


Thou* art  my  sun, 
And  thou  my  shade. 


To  guard  my  head 
By  night  or  noon. 


4  Hast  thou  not  given  thy  word. 
To  save  my  soul  from  death  ? 
And  I  can  trust  my  Lord 
To  keep  my  mortal  breath  : 
I'll  go  and  come,    Till  from  on  high 


Nor  fear  to  die. 


Thou  call  me  home. 


God  is  the  tower 
To  which  I  fly  ; 


His  grace  is  nigh 
In  every  hour. 


HymxX  19.   B.  2.   C.  M.  ^ 

Abridge,  London. 
Our  bodies  frail,  and  God  our  preserver, 

IET  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 
^  Nor  death  nor  danger  fear ; 
But  we'll  confess,  O  Lord,  to  thee, 
What  feeble  thingrs  we  are. 

^  Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  stand. 
And  flourish  briglit  and  gay ; 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land, 
And  fades  the  grass  away. 

3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs, 

And  dies,  if  one  be  gone: 
Strange  !  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long! 

4  But  'tis  our  God  supports  our  frame. 

The  God  who  built  us  first ; 
Salvation  to  th'  Almighty  Name 
That  rear'd  us  from  the  dust. 

5  [He  spake — and  straight  our  hearts  and 

In  all  their  motions  rose  ;  [brains 
*Let  blood,'  said  he,  'flow  round  tlie 
veins,' 

And  round  the  veins  it  flows. 

6  While  we  liave  l^reath,  or  use  our  tongues. 

Our  Maker  we'll  adore  ; 
His  Spirit  moves  our  heaving  lungg, 

Or  they  would  breathe  no  more.] 

 #  • 

an     Hymn  83.   B.  1.   C.  M.  b 

*  Duiham,  Windsor. 

Afflictions  and  death  under  Providence, 

T^OT  from  the  dust  affliction  grows, 

Nor  troubles  rise  by  chance  ; 
Yet  we  are  born  to  cares  and  woes — 
A  sad  inheritance ! 

1 2  As  sparks  break  out  from  burning  coals, 
i      And  still  are  upwards  borne  ; 


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So  grief  is  rooted  in  our  souls, 
And  man  grows  up  to  mourn. 

3  Yet  with  my  God  I  leave  my  cause. 

And  trust  his  promis'd  grace  : 
He  rules  me  by  his  well-known  laws 
Of  love  and  righteousness. 

4  Not  all  the  pains  that  e'er  I  bore 

Shall  spoil  my  future  peace ; 
For  death  and  hell  can  do  no  more 
Than  what  my  Father  please. 

aft     Hymn  13.   B.  2.   L.  M.  ^ 

Luton,  Nantwich,  Truro. 
The  creation  and  dissolution  of  the  world. 

ING  to  the  Lord  who  built  the  skies, 
The  Lord,  who  rear'd  this  stately 
frame ; 

Let  all  the  nations  sound  his  praise. 
And  lands  unknown  repeat  his  name. 

Q  He  form'd  the  seas,  and  form'd  the  hills. 
Made  every  drop,  and  every  dust ; 
Nature  and  time  with  all  their  wheels. 
And  push'd  them  into  motion  first. 

8  Now,  from  his  high  imperial  throne. 
He  looks  far  down  upon  the  spheres  ; 
He  bids  the  shining  orbs  roll  on. 
And  round  he  turns  the  hasty  years. 

4  Thus  shall  this  moving  engine  last. 
Till  all  his  saints  are  gathered  in : 
Then  for  the  trumpet's  dreadful  blast, 
To  shake  it  all  to  dust  again. 

5  Yet  when  the  sound  shall  tear  the  skies, 
And  lightning  burn  the  globe  below. 
Saints,  you  may  lift  your  joyful  eyes. 
There's  a  new  heav'n  and  earth  for  you. 

aq  Psalm  107.  4th  Part.  L.  M.  ^ 

Eaton,  Nantwich,  Blendon. 
The  seaman^s  song: 

WOULD  you  behold  the  works  of  God, 
His  wonders  in  the  world  abroad. 
Go  with  the  mariners,  and  trace 
The  unknown  regions  of  the  seas. 

2  They  leave  their  native  shores  behind, 
And  seize  the  favour  of  the  wind, 
Till  God  command,  and  tempests  rise, 
That  heave  the  ocean  to  the  skies. 

3  Now  to  the  heavens  they  mount  amain ; 
Now  sink  to  dreadful  deeps  again  ; 
What  strange  affright  young  sailors  feel, 
And  like  a  staggering  drunkard  reel ! 

4  When  land  is  far,  and  death  is  nigh, 
Loyt  to  all  hope,  to  God  they  cry : 
His  mercy  hears  their  loud  address. 
And  sends  salvation  in  distress. 

5  He  bids  the  winds  their  wrath  assuage ; 
The  furious  waves  forget  their  rage : 


'Tis  calm  ;  and  sailors  smile  to  see 
The  haven  where  they  wish'd  to  be. 

6  O  may  the  sons  of  men  record 
The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 
Let  them  their  private  offerings  bring, 
And  in  the  church  his  glory  sing. 


nff)         Psalm  107.    C.  M. 

Cambridge,  Rochester,  Abridge. 
The  marlner^s  psahn. 

THY  works  of  glory,  mighty  Lord, 
Thy  wonders  in  the  deeps. 
The  sons  of  courage  shall  record, 
Who  trade  in  floatinij  shins. 

2  At  thy  command,  the  winds  arise, 

And  swell  the  towering  waves ; 
The  men,  astonished,  mount  the  skies, 
And  sink  in  gaping  graves. 

3  [Again  they  climb  the  Avatery  hills. 

And  plunge  in  deeps  again: 
Each  like  a  tottering  drunkard  reels, 
And  finds  his  courage  vain. 

4  Frighted  to  hear  the  tempest  roar, 

They  pant  with  fluttering  breath; 
And,  hopeless  of  a  distant  shore, 
Expect  immediate  death.] 

5  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries 

He  hears  their  loud  request. 
And  orders  silence  through  the  skies, 
And  lays  the  floods  to  rest. 

6  Sailors  rejoice  to  lose  their  fears, 

And  see  the  storm  allay'd: 
Now  to  their  eyes  the  port  appears 
There  let  their  vows  be  paid. 

7  'Tis  God  that  brings  them  safe  to  land  ; 

Let  stupid  mortals  know 
That  waves  are  under  his  command. 
And  all  the  winds  that  blow. 

8  O  that  the  sons  of  men  would  praise 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 
And  those  that  see  thy  wondrous  ways; 
Thy  wondrous  love  record. 

71     Hymn  109.   B.  2.   L.  M.  ^ 

•  Bath,  Putney. 

The  darkness  of  Providence, 

LORD,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs, 
Th'  obscure  abyss  of  providence . 
Too  deep  to  sound  with  mortal  lines. 
Too  dark  to  view  with  feeble  sense. 

2  Now  thou  array 'st  thine  awful  face 
In  angry  frowns,  without  a  smile  : 
We  through  the  cloud  believe  thy  grace, 
Secure  of  thy  compassion  still. 

3  Through  seas  and  storms  of  deep  distress 
We  sail  by  faith,  and  not  by  sight ; 


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n  74 


Faith  guides  us  in  the  wilderness, 
Through  all  the  teiTors  of  the  night. 

4  Dear  Father,  if  thy  lifted  rod 
Resolves  to  scourge  us  here  below  ; 
Still  let  us  lean  upon  our  God, 
Tliine  arm  shall  bear  us  safely  through. 


72 


Psalm  73.     S.  M. 

Sutton,  Hopkins. 
The  mystery  of  Providence  uv folded. 

URE  there's  a  righteous  God, 
Nor  is  religion  vam ; 
Though  men  of  vice  may  boast  aloud. 
And  men  of  grace  complain. 

2  I  saw  the  wicked  rise, 
And  felt  my  heart  repine, 

While  haughty  fools,  with  scornful  eyes, 
In  robes  of  honour  shine. 

3  [Pamper'd  with  wanton  ease. 
Their  flesh  looks  full  and  fair; 

Their  wealth  rolls  in  like  flowing  seas, 
And  grows  without  their  care. 

4  Free  from  the  plagues  and  pains 
That  pious  souls  endure,  ^ 

Through  all  their  life  oppression  reigns, 
And  racks  the  humble  poor. 

5  Their  impious  tongues  blaspheme 
The  everlasting  God: 

Their  malice  blasts  the  good  man's  name^ 
And  spreads  their  lies  abroad. 

6  But  I,  with  flowing  tears, 
Indulg'd  my  doubts  to  rise  ; 

'Is  there  a  God  that  sees  or  hears 
'  The  things  below  the  skies  ?'] 

7  The  tumults  of  my  thought 
Held  me  in  hard  suspense. 

Till  to  thy  house  my  feet  were  brought, 
To  learn  thy  justice  thence. 

Thy  word  with  light  and  power 
Did  my  mistakes  amend ; 
view'd  the  sinners'  life  before, 
But  here  I  learnt  their  end. 

On  what  a  slippery  steep 
The  thoughtless  wretches  go : 
And  O,  that  dreadful  fiery  deep. 
That  waits  their  fall  below! 

10  Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  bow. 

My  thoughts  no  more  repine  ;  . 
I  call  my  God  my  portion  now. 
And  all  my  powers  are  thine. 

•TQ   Psalm  73.    1st  Part.    C.  M.  4^: 

London,  Dundee. 
Afflicted  saints  happy,  and  prosperous  sinners  cursed. 

"^OW  I'm  convinced  the  Lord  is  kind 
To  men  of  heart  sincere. 


8 


9 


Yet  once  my  foolish  thoughts  repin'd, 
And  border'd  on  despair. 

21  griev'd  to  see  the  wicked  thrive, 
And  spoke  with  angry  breath, 
'  How  pleasant  and  profane  they  live  ! 
*  How  peaceful  is  their  death ! 

3 '  With  well-fed  flesh  and  haughty  eyes 

'  They  lay  their  fears  to  sleep  ; 
'  Against  the  heavens  their  slanders  rise, 
'  While  saints  in  silence  weep. 

4 'In  vain  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
'  And  cleanse  my  heart  in  vam, 
'For  I  am  chasten'd  all  the  day, 
'The  night  renews  my  pain.' 

5  Yet  while  my  tongue  indulg'd  complaints, 

I  felt  my  heart  reprove  ; 
'  Sure  I  shall  thus  offend  thy  saints, 
'And  grieve  the  men  I  love.' 

6  But  still  I  found  my  doubts  too  hard, 

The  conflict  too  severe, 
Till  I  retir'd  to  search  thy  word. 
And  learn  thy  secrets  there. 

7  There,  as  in  some  prophetic  glass, 

I  saw  the  sinner's  feet 
High  mounted  on  a  slippery  place, 

•  Beside  a  fiery  pit. 

81  heard  the  wretch  profanely  boast, 

Till  at  thy  frown  he  fell ; 
His  honours  in  a  dream  were  lost, 
And  he  awoke  in  hell. 

9 Lord,  what  an  envious  fool  I  was! 
How  like  a  thoughtless  beast! 
Thus  to  suspect  thy  promis'd  grace, 
And  think  the  wicked  blest. 

10  Yet  1  was  kept  from  full  despair. 

Upheld  by  power  unknown: 
That  blessed  hand  that  broke  the  snare 
Shall  guide  me  to  thy  throne. 

74    Psalm  9.   2d  Part.   C.  M.  b 

•  ^  Canterbury,  Plymouth. 

The  inisdom  and  equity  of  Providence. 

"HEN  the  great  Judge,  supreme 
and  just, 
Shall  once  inquire  for  blood. 
The  humble  souls,  who  mourn  in  dust, 
Shall' find  a  faithful  God. 

2  He  from  the  dreadful  gates  of  death 

Doth  his  own  children  raise  ; 
In  Zion's  gates,  with  cheerful  breath. 
They  sing  their  Father's  praise. 

3  His  foes  shall  fall,  with  heedless  feet, 

Into  the  pit  they  made  ; 
And  sinners  perisli  in  the  net 
Which  their  own  hands  have  spread 


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77 


4  Thus  by  thy  judgments,  mighty  God, 

Are  thy  deep  counsels  known : 
When  men  of  mischief  are  destro^/'d. 
The  snare  must  be  their  own. 

Pause. 

5  The  wicked  shall  sink  down  to  hell ; 

Thy  wrath  devour  the  lands 
That  dare  forget  thee,  or  rebel 
Against  thy  known  commands. 

6  Though  saints  to  sore  distress  are  brought, 

And  wait  and  long  complain. 
Their  cries  shall  never  be  forgot, 
Nor  shall  their  hopes  be  vain. 

7  [Rise,  great  Redeemer,  from  thy  seat. 

To  judge  and  save  the  poor ; 
Let  nations  tremble  at  thy  feet, 
And  man  prevail  no  more. 

S  Thy  thunder  shall  affright  the  proud, 

And  put  their  hearts  to  pain. 
Make  them  confess  that  thou  art  God, 
And  they  but  feeble  men.] 


75 


Psalm  36.    L.  M. 

Old  Hundred,  Eaton,  Blendon. 

The  perfections  and  providence  of  Ood ;  ovj  general 
providence  and  special  grace. 

IGH  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God ! 
Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines ; 
Thy  truth  shall  break  thro^  every  cloud 
That  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs. 

2  Forever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep  ; 
Wise  are  the  bonders  of  thy  hands  ; 
Thy  judgments  are  ^  mighty  deep. 

3  Thy  providence  is  kind  and  large  ; 
Both  man  and  beast  thy  bounty  share; 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  charge, 
But  saints  are  thy  peculiar  care. 

4  My  God !  how  excellent  thy  grace. 
Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  springs ; 
The  sons  of  Adam  in  distress 

Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

5  From  tne  provisions  of  thy  house 
We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast ; 
There  mercy  like  a  river  flows. 
And  brings  salvation  to  our  taste. 

6  Life,  like  a  fountain,  rich  and  free. 
Springs  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord ; 
And  in  thy  light  our  soiils  shall  see 
The  glories  promised  in  thy  word. 

Psalm  147.    1st  Part.   L.  M.  44= 

Dunstan,  Newcourt. 
  Creation,  providence  and  grace. 

■pR  AISE  ye  the  Lord:  'tis  good  to  raise 
Our  hearts  and  voices  in  his  praise : 
His  nature  and  his  works  invite 
To  make  this  duty  our  delight. 


2  The  Lord  builds  up  Jerusalem, 
And  gathers  nations  to  his  name  ; 
His  mercy  melts  the  stubborn  soul, 
And  makes  -the  broken  spirit  whole. 

3  He  form'd  the  stars,  those  heav'nly  flames ; 
He  counts  their  numbers,  calls  their 

names ; 

His  wisdom's  vast,  and  knows  no  bound, 
A  deep,  where  all  our  thoughts  are 
drown'd. 

4  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  his  might ; 
And  all  his  glories  infinite  : 

He  crowns  me  meek,  rewards  the  just, 
And  treads  the  wicked  to  the  dust. 

Pause. 

5  Sing  to  the  Lord,  exalt  him  high. 
Who  spreads  his  clouds  around  the  sky ; 
There  he  prepares  the  fruitful  rain. 
Nor  lets  the  drops  descend  in  vain, 

6  He  makes  the  grass  the  hills  adorn, 
And  clothes  the  smiling  fields  with  com : 
The  beasts  with  food  his  hands  supply, 
And  the  young  ravens  when  they  cry. 

7  What  is  the  creature's  skill  or  force  ? 
The  sprightly  man,  the  A^^arlike  horse, 
The  nimble  wit,  the  active  limb  ? 

All  are  too  mean  delights  for  him. 

8  But  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight : 
He  views  his  children  with  delight: 
He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear, 
And  looks  and  loves  his  imao^e  there. 


Psalm  136.    L.  M.  ^ 

Luton,  Eaton,  Wells. 
Creation,  providence  and  grace. 

GIVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise  ! 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  G  od  belong, 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown. 
The  Kin^  of  kings  with  glory  crown : 
His  mercies  ever  sliall  endure, 
When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more. 

3  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 
And  fix'd  the  starry  lights  on  high : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong. 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

4  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light. 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure,  [more. 
When  suns  and  moons  shall  shme  no 

5  The  Jews  he  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand, 
And  brought  them  to  the  promis'd  land : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 


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79,  80 


6  He  saw  the  Gentiles  dead  in  sin, 
And  felt  his  pity  work  within : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 
When  death  and  sin  shall  reiijn  no  more. 

7  He  sent  his  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong. 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

8  Thro' this  vain  world  he  guides  our  feet. 
And  leads  us  to  his  heavenly  seat : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 
When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 


Psalm  136.    C.  M.  # 

Braintree,  Irish. 

God's  wonders  of  creation,  providence^  redemption 
of  Israel,  and  salvation  of  his  people. 

GIVE  thanks  to  God,  the  sovereign 
His  mercies  still  endure  ;  [Lord, 
And  be  the  King  of  kings  ador  d, 
His  truth  is  ever  sure. 

2  What  wonders  hath  his  wisdom  done  ! 

How  mighty  is  his  hand ! 
Heaven,  earth  and  sea  he  fram'd  alone : 
How  wide  is  his  command ! 

8  The  sun  supplies  the  day  with  light : 
How  bright  his  counsels  shine  ! 
The  moon  and  stars  adorn  the  night ! 
His  works  are  all  divine. 

4  [He  struck  the  sons  of  Egypt  dead ; 

How  dreadful  is  his  rod ! 
And  thence  with  joy  his  people  led : 
How  gracious  is  our  God ! 

5  He  clefl  the  swelling  sea  in  two ; 

His  arm  is  great  in  might ! 
And  gave  the  tribes  a  passage  thro' ; 
His  power  and  grace  unite. 

6  But  Pharaoh's  army  there  he  drown'd  ; 

How  glorious  are  his  ways ! 
And  brought  his  saints  through  desart 
Eternal  be  his  praise.        [ground : 

7  Great  monarchs  fell  beneath  his  hand ; 

Victorious  is  his  sword; 
While  Israel  took  the  promis'd  land: 
And  faithful  is  his  word.] 

8  He  saw  the  nations  dead  in  sm ; 

lie  felt  his  pity  move ; 
How  sad  the  state  the  world  was  in; 
How  boundless  was  his  love ! 

9 He  sent  to  save  us  from  our  wo; 

His  goodness  never  fails  ; 
From  ieath,  and  hell,  and  every  foe 

And  still  his  grace  prevails ! 
10  Give  thanks  to  God,  the  heavenly  King 

His  mercies  still  endure  ; 
Let  the  whole  earth  his  praises  sing 
His  truth  is  ever  sure. 


79   Psalm  68.   3d  Part.   L.  M.  ^ 

Antigua,  Islington. 

Praise  for  temporal  blessings ;  or,  common  and  special 

mercies. 

rE  bless  the  Lord,  tlie  just,  the  good, 
Who  fills  our  hearts  with  joy  and 
food ; 

Who  pours  his  blessings  from  the  skies, 
And  loads  our  days  with  rich  supplies. 

2  He  sends  the  sun  his  circuit  round. 
To  cheer  the  fruits,  to  warm  the  ground ; 
He  bids  the  clouds  with  plenteous  raiiii 
Refresh  the  thirsty  ground  again. 

3  'Tis  to  his  care  we  owe  our  breath. 
And  all  our  near  escapes  from  death: 
Safety  and  health  to  God  belong; 

He  heals  the  weak,  and  guards  the  strong. 

4  He  makes  the  saint  and  sinner  prove 
The  common  blessings  of  his  love  ;  ^ 
But  the  wide  difference  that  remains 
Is  endless  joy,  or  endless  pains. 

5  The  Lord,  thatbruis'd  the  serpent's  head, 
On  all  the  serpent's  seed  shall  tread : 
The  stubborn  sinner's  hope  confound, 
And  smite  him  with  a  lasting  wound. 

6  But  his  right  hand  his  saints  shall  raise 
From  the  deep  earth,  or  deeper  seas ; 
And  bring  them  to  his  courts  above, 
There  shall  they  taste  his  special  love. 

QA         Psalm  57.    L.  M.  ^ 

Bath,  W^arsaw. 
Praise  for  protection,  grace,  and  truth, 

'^/JY  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 
..vJl  Qf  boundless  love  and  grace  un- 


Of  boundless  love 
known  ^ 

Hide  me  beneath  thy  spreading  wings, 
Till  the  dark  cloud  is  overblown. 

2  Up  to  the  heavens  I  send  my  cry  ; 
The  Lord  will  my  desires  perform ; 
He  sends  his  angels  from  the  sky. 
And  saves  me  from  the  threatening  storm. 

3  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens,  where  angels  dwell: 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

4  My  heart  is  fix'd  ;  my  song  shall  raise 
Immortal  honours  to  thy  name  ; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise, 
My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 

5  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns, 
And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky ; 

His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 
V/hen  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die 


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UNIVERSAL  PRAISE. 


82,  83,  8'1 


6  J}e  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 
Above  the  heavens,  where  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  iand  thy  wonders  tell. 


81 


Psalm  65.   2d  Part.   L.  M.  ^ 

Ninety-seventh  Psalm,  Shoel. 

Divine  Providence  in  air^  earth  and  sea ;  or^  the  God 
of  nature  and  grace, 

THE  God  of  our  salvation  hears 
The  groans  of  Zion  raix'd  with  tears; 
Yet  when  he  comee  with  kind  designs. 
Through  all  the  way  his  terror  shines. 

2  On  him  the  race  of  msji  dvpends, 
Far  as  the  eartli's  remjfx^il  ends, 
Where  the  Creator'.'j  iiwo  vs  known, 
By  nature's  feeble  I.if/ht  fJi.  le. 

3  Sailors,  that  travel  o'er  ih  i  flood, 
Address  their  fnr/h£ed  ?,c\.h  to  God, 
When  tem.pests  rf.ge,       billows  roar, 
At  dreadful  distance  fvori  IJie  shore.  • 

4  Ho  bids  the  noisy  te'.Dpest  cease ; 
He  calms  th-a  ^  agin^  crowd  to  peace, 
Wlnen  a  tumulturyU3  nation  raves 
Wild  as  tlie  wmd.^,,  and  loud  as  waves. 

5  Whole  kiiigdcm.s,  shaken  by  the  storm. 
He  settles  in  a  peaceful  form  ; 
Mountitins,  eptablish'd  by  his  hand, 
Firm  on  their  old  foundations  stand. 

Bolicid !  his  ensigns  sweep  the  sky ; 
New  comets  ?jlaze,  and  lightnings  fly  : 
The  heathen  lands,  with  swift  surprise. 
From  the  bright  horrors  turn  their  eyes. 

7  At  his  command,  the  morning  ray 
Smiles  in  the  east,  and  leads  the  day  ; 
He  guides  the  sun's  declining  wheels. 
Over  the  tops  of  western  hills. 

8  Seasons  and  times  obey  his  voice ; 
The  evening  and  the  morn  rejoice 

To  see  the  earth  made  soft  with  showers, 
Laden  with  fruit,  and  dress'd  in  flowers. 

9  'Tis  from  his  watery  stores  on  high 
He  gives  the  thirsty  ground  supply ; 
He  walks  upon  the  clouds,  and  thence 
Doth  his  enriching  drops  dispense. 

10  The  desert  grows  a  fruitful  field ; 
Abundant  food  the  valleys  yield  ; 
The  valleys  shout  with  cheerful  voice. 
And  neighbouring  hills  repeat  their  joys. 

11  The  pastures  smile  in  green  array ; 
There  lambs  and  larger  cattle  play  ; 
The  larger  cattle  and  the  lamb. 
Each  in  his  language  speaks  thy  name. 

12  Thy  works  pronounce  thy  power  divine ; 
O'er  every  field  thy  glories  shine  ; 
Through  every  month  thy  gifts  appear ; 
Great  God  !  thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 


Q2   Psalm  78.    1st  Part.   C.  M.  ^ 

^       Wareham,  Iiisli,  reterboroiigli. 

Providences  of  God  recorded ;  or^  pious  education  and 
instruction  oi  children. 

LET  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 
Which  God  perform'd  of  old; 
Which  in  our  younger  years  we  saw, 
And  which  our  fathers  told. 

2  He  bids  us  make  his  glories  known, 

His  works  of  power  and  grace  ; 
And  we'll  convey  his  wonders  down, 
Through  every  rising  race. 

3  Our  lips  shall  tell  them  to  our  sons, 

And  they  again  to  their's ; 
That  generations  yet  unborn 
May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 

4  Thus  shall  they  learn  in  God  alone 

Their  hope  securely  stands ; 
That  they  may  ne'er  forget  his  works. 
But  practise  his  commands. 


UNIVERSAL  PRAISE. 
Psalm  100.    1st  Part.   L.  M.  # 

Old  Hundred,  Marlow,  Conway. 
Praise  to  our  Creator. 

"^7"E  nations  round  the  earth,  rejoice 
Before  the  Lord,  yonr  sovereign  King, 
Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice, 
With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 

2  The  Lord  is  God :  'tis  he  alone 
Doth  life  and  breath  and  being  give ; 
We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own ; 
The  sheep  that  on  his  pastures  live. 

3  Enter  his  gates  with  songs  of  joy. 
With  praises  to  his  courts  repair. 
And  make  it  your  divine  employ 

To  pay  your  thanks  and  honours  there 

4  The  Lord  is  good  ;  the  Lord  is  kind ; 
Great  is  his  grace,  his  mercy  sure  ; 
And  the  whole  race  of  man  shall  find 
His  truth  from  age  to  age  endure. 

QJ,   Psalm  100.  2d  Part.   L.  M.  :^ 

Blendon,  Sabaotli,  Castle-Street 
The  same. 

^ING  to  the  Lord  with  joyful  voice ; 

^  Let  every  land  his  name  adore  ; 
Let  earth,  with  one  united  voice, 
Resound  his  praise  from  shore  toshoie. 

2  Nations,  attend  before  his  throne, 
With  solemn  fear,  with  sacred  joy : 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  : 

He  can  create,  and  he  destroy.  ^ 

3  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  form'd  us  men ; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again,  [stray'd^ 


85 


UNIVERSAL  PRALSE. 


80 


4  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 
Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame  : 
What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  JVlaker,  to  thy  name  ? 

5  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful 

sonffs, 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise  ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

6  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command ; 
Vast  as  eternity  thy  love  ; 

Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 
{  When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 


85 


it 


Psalm  148.   L.  M. 

Newcourt,  Eaton,  Sabaoth. 
Universal  praise  to  Ood, 

LOUD  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord, 
From  distant  worlds  where  creatures 
dwell ; 

Let  heaven  begin  the  solemn  word. 
And  sound  it  dreadful  down  to  hell. 

[NOTE.  Tliis  psalm  may  be  sung-  to  a  different  metre,  by 
adding  the  two  following'  lines  to  every  stanza,  viz. 

Each  of  his  works  his  name  displays, 
But  tliey  can  nt^er  fuljil  his  juaise.] 

2  The  Lord !  how  absolute  he  reigfns ! 
Let  every  angel  bend  the  knee  I 
Sing  of  his  love  in  heavenly  strains, 
An^  speak  how  fierce  his  terrors  be. 

.3  High  on  a  throne  his  glories  dwell, 
An  awful  throne  of  shming  bliss  ; 
Fly  through  the  world,  O  sun,  and  tell 
How  dark  thy  beams  compar'd  to  his. 

I  Awake,  ye  tempests,  and  his  fame 
In  sounds  of  dreadful  praise  declare  ; 
And  the  sweet  whisper  of  his  name 
Fill  every  gentler  breeze  of  air. 

5  Let  clouds,  and  winds,  and  waves  agree 
To  join  their  praise  with  blazing  fire ; 
Let  the  firm  earth  and  rolling  sea 
In  this  eternal  song  conspire. 

)  Ye  flowery  plains,  proclaim  his  skill ; 
Valleys,  lie  low  before  his  eye ; 
And  let  his  praise  from  every  hill 
Rise  tuneful  to  the  neighbouring  sky. 

''  Ye  stubborn  oaks,  and  stately  pines, 
Bend  your  high  branches,  and  adore  ; 
Praise  him,  ye  beasts,  in  different  strains  : 
The  lamb  must  bleat,  the  lion  roar. 

)  Birds,  ye  must  make  his  praise  your 
theme ; 

Nature  demands  a  song  from  you  ; 
While  the  dumb  fish  that  cut  the  stream 
Leap  up,  and  mean  his  praises  too. 

*  Mortals,  cah  you  refrain  your  tongue. 
When  nature  all  around  you  sings  ^ 


O  for  a  shout  from  old  and  young, 
From  humble  swains,  and  lofty  kings !  * 

10  Wide  as  his  vast  dominion  lies, 
Let  the  Creator's  name  be  known : 
Loud  as  his  thunder  shout  his  praise, 
And  sound  it  lofty  as  his  throne. 

11  Jehovah !  'tis  a  glorious  word! 
O  may  it  dwell  on  every  tongue  ! 

But  saints,  who  best  have  known  the  Lord, 
Are  bound  to  raise  the  noblest  song. 

12  Speak  of  tlie  wonders  of  that  love 
Which  Gabriel  plays  on  every  chord ; 
From  all  below,  and  all  above, 
Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord. 

QfJ     Hymn  27.   B.  2.   L.  M.  # 

Castle-Street,  Aft^igua. 
Pi-aise  yc  him,  all  his  angels, 

GOD  !  the  eternal,  awful  name, 
That  the  whole  heav'nly  army  fears, 
That  shakes  the  wide  creation's  frame 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  hears. 

2  Like  flames  of  fire  his  servants  are, 
And  light  surrounds  his  dwelling-place 
But,  O  ye  fiery  flames,  declare 

The  brighter  glories  of  his  face. 

3  'Tis  not  for  such  poor  worms  as  we, 
To  speak  so  infinite  a  thing ; 

But  your  immortal  eyes  survey 

The  beauties  of  your  sovereign  King. 

4  Tell  how  he  shows  his  smiling  face, 
And  clothes  all  heaven  in  bright  array ; 
Triumph  and  joy  run  through  the  place, 
And  songs  eternal  as  the  day. 

5  Speak — for  you  feel  his  burning  love — 
What  zeal  it  spreads  through  all  your 

frame  ! 

That  sacred  fire  dwells  all  above, 
For  we  on  earth  have  lost  the  name. 

6  [Sing  of  his  power  and  justice  too, 
That  infinite  right  hand  of  his. 
That  vanquish'd  Satan  and  his  crew. 
When  thunder  drove  them  down  from 

bliss.] 

7  [What  mighty  storms  of  poison'd  darts 
Were  hurl'd  upon  the  rebels  there  ! 
What  deadly  javelins  nail'd  their  hearts 
Fast  to  the  racks  of  long  despair !] 

8  [Shout  to  your  King,  ye  heavenly  host 
You  that  beheld  the  sinking  foe  ; 
Firmly  ye  stood  when  they  were  lost ; 
Praise  the  rich  grace  that  kept  you  so. 

9  Proclaim  his  wonders  from  the  skies 
Let  every  distant  nation  hear ; 

And  while  you  sound  his  lofty  praise, 
Let  humble  n^ortals  bow  and  fear,] 


87,  88,  89 


UNIVERSAL  PRAISE. 


89 


87 


Psalm  86.   C.  M.  ^ 

Mear,  Abridge. 
A  general  song  of  praise  to  God. 

MONG  the  princes,  earthly  gods, 
There's  none  hath  power  divine ; 
Nor  is  their  nature,  mighty  Lord, 
Nor  are  their  works  Tike  thine. 

2  The  nations  thou  hast  made,  shall  bring 
Then*  offerings  round  thy  throne; 
For  thou  alone  dost  wondrous  things, 
For  thou  art  God  alone. 

3 Lord,  I  would  walk  with  holy  feet; 
Teach  me  thine  heavenly  ways. 
And  my  poor  scatter'd  thoughts  unite 
In  God  my  Father's  praise. 

4  Great  is  thy  mercy,  and  my  tongue 
Shall  those  sweet  wonders  tell, 
How  by  thy  grace  my  sinking  soul 
Rose  from  the  deeps  of  hell. 

QQ      Hymn  71.   B.  2.   C.  M.  ^ 

Cambridge,  Clifford. 
Praise  to  Ood  from  all  creatures. 

THE  glories  of  my  Maker,  God, 
My  joyful  voice  shall  sing. 
And  call  the  nations  to  adore 
Their  Former  and  their  King. 

2  'Twas  his  right  hand  that  shap'd  our  clay, 

And  wrought  this  human  frame  ; 
But  from  his  own  immediate  breath 
Our  nobler  spirits  came. 

3  We  bring  our  mortal  powers  to  God, 

And  worship  with  our  tongues: 
We  claim  some  kindred  with  the  skies. 
And  join  th'  angelic  songs, 

4  Let  grov'ling  beasts  of  every  shape. 

And  fowls  of  every  wing. 
And  rocks  and  trees,  and  fires  and  seas 
Their  various  tribute  bring. 

5  Ye  planets,  to  his  honour  shine ; 

And  wheels  of  nature  roll; 
Praise  him  in  your  unwearied  course 
Around  the  steady  pole. 

6  The  brightness  of  our  Maker's  name 

The  wide  creation  fills. 
And  his  unbounded  grandeur  flies 
Beyond  the  heavenly  hills. 


QO        Psalm  148.    S.  M. 

*^  St.  Thomas,  Sutton. 

Universal  praise. 

T  ET  every  creature  join 
-■-^  To  praise  th'  eternal  God ; 
Ve  heavenly  host,  the  song  begin 
And  sound  his  name  abroad. 
2  Thou  sun  with  golden  beams, 
And  nioon  with  paler  rays, 


Ye  starry  lights,  ye  twinkling  flames, 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 

3  He  built  those  worlds  above, 
And  fix'd  their  wondrous  frnme ; 

By  his  command  they  stand  or  move, 
And  ever  speak  his  name, 

4  Ye  vapours,  when  ye  rise. 
Or  fall  in  showers,  or  snow. 

Ye  thunders,  murmuring  round  the  skies, 
His  power  and  glory  show. 

5  Wind,  hail,  and  flashing  fire, 
Agree  to  praise  the  Lord, 

When  ye  in  dreadful  storms  conspire 
To  execute  his  word. 

6  By  all  his  works  above 
His  honours  be  exprest; 

But  saints,  that  taste  his  saving  love, 
Should  sing  his  praises  best. 

Pause  I. 

7  Let  earth  and  ocean  know 
They  owe  their  Maker  praise : 

Praise  him,  ye  watery  worlds  below> 
And  monsters  of  the  seas. 

8  From  mountains  near  the  sky 

Let  his  high  praise  resound,     ^  * 
From  humble  shrubs  and  cedars  high 
And  vales  and  fields  around. 

9  Ye  lions  of  the  wood. 

And  tamer  beasts  that  graze. 
Ye  live  upon  his  daily  food, 
And  he  expects  your  praise. 

10  Ye  birds  of  lofly  wing. 
On  high  his  praises  bear. 

Or  sit  on  flowery  boughs,  and  sing 
Your  Maker's  glory  there. 

11  Ye  creeping  ants  and  wormsj 
His  various  wisdom  show ; 

And  flies,  in  all  your  shining  swarms, 
Praise  him  that  drest  you  so. 

12  By  all  the  earth-born  race. 
His  honours  be  exprest; 

But  saints,  that  know  his  heavenly  grace/ 
Should  learn  to  praise  him  best. 

Pause  II. 

13  Monarchs  of  wide  command. 
Praise  ye  th'  eternal  King ; 

Judges,  adore  that  sovereign  hand, 
Whence  all  your  honom*s  spring. 

14  Let  vigorous  youth  engage 
To  sound  his  praises  high ; 

While  growing  babes  and  with'rin 
Their  feebler  voices  try. 

15  United  zeal  be  shown 
His  wondrous  fame  to  raise  ; 

God  is  the  Lord';  his  name^  alone 
Deserves  our  endless  praise. 


'ring  ags 


90,  91 


SCRIPTURE. 


92,  93 


16  Let  nature  join  with  art, 

And  all  pronounce  him  blest ; 
But  saints,  that  dwell  so  near  his  heart, 
Should  sing  his  praises  best. 

QO   Psalm  103.  3d  Part.  S.  M.  ^ 

Paddington,  Dover. 
OotPs  universal  dominion;  or,  angels  praise  the  Lord, 

THE  Lord,  the  sovereign  King, 
Hath  fix'd  his  throne  on  high ; 
O'er  all  the  heavenly  world  he  rules. 
And  all  beneath  the  sky. 

2  Ye  angels,  great  in  mifjht. 
And  swift  to  do  his  will, 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  whose  voice  ye  hear, 
Whose  pleasure  ye  fulfil. 

3  Let  tHe  bright  hosts  who  wait 
*    The  orders  of  their  King, 

And  guard  his  churches  when  they  pray, 
Join  in  the  praise  they  sing. 

4  While  all  his  wondrous  works 
Through  his  vast  kingdom  shew 

Their  Maker's  glory,  thou,  my  soul, 
Shalt  sing  his  praises  too. 

qi        Psalm  148.   H.  M. 

Portsmouth,  Betliesda,  Harwich. 
Praise  to  God  from  all  creatures, 

"^LTE  tribes  of  Adam,  join 

With  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas. 

And  offer  notes  divine 

To  your  Creator's  praise. 
Ye  holy  throng        In  worlds  of  light 
Of  angels  bright.      Begin  the  song. 

2  Xhou  sun,  with  dazzling  rays. 
And  moon,  that  rules  the  night, 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 
With  stars  of  twinkling  light. 

His  power  declare,    And  clouds  that  fly 
Ye  floods  on  high,     In  empty  air. 

3  The  shining  worlds  above 
In  glorious  order  stand. 
Or  m  swift  courses  move 
By  his  supreme  command. 

He  spake  the  word,  |  From  nothing  came 
And  all  their  frame  |  To  praise  the  Lord. 

4  He  mov'd  their  mighty  wheels 
In  unknown  ages  past; 

And  each  his  word  fulfils 
While  time  and  nature  last. 
In  different  ways     I  His  wondrous  name, 
His  works  proclaim  |  And  speak  his  praise . 
Pause. 

5  Let  all  the  earth-born  race 
And  monsters  of  the  deep, 
The  fish  that  cleave  the  seas. 
Or  in  their  bosom  sleep. 


From  sea  and  shore 
Their  tribute  pay 


And  still  display 
Their  Maker's  power. 


6   Ye  vapours,  hail,  and  snow. 
Praise  ye  th'  Almighty  Lord, 
And  stormy  winds  that  blow, 
To  execute  his  word. 

When  lightnings  shine, 

Or  thunders  roar, 


Let  earth  adore 
His  hand  divine. 


Ye  mountains  near  the  skies, 
With  lofty  cedars  there, 
And  trees  of  humbler  size, 
That  fruit  in  plenty  bear; 


In  various  forms 
Exalt  hia  name. 


Beasts,  wild  and  tame, 
Birds,  flies,  and  worms, 

8  Ye  kings,  and  judges,  fear 
The  Lord,  the  sovereign  King; 
And  while  you  rule  us  here. 
His  heavenly  honours  sing; 

IS^or  let  the  dream     Make  you  forget 
Of  power  and  state    His  power  supreme. 

9  Virgins,  and  youths,  engage 
To  sound  his  praise  divine. 
While  infancy  and  age 
Their  feebler  voices  join. 


By  every  tongue 
In  endless  strains. 


Wide  as  he  reigns, 
His  name  be  sung 

10  Let  all  the  nations  fear 
The  God  that  rules  above ; 
He  brings  his  people  near. 
And  makes  them  taste  his  love. 


While  earth  and  sky 
Attempt  his  praise, 


His  saints  shall  raise 
His  honours  high. 


SCRIPTURE. 
92     Hymn  53.   B.  1.  L.  M.  # 

^  Blendon,  Portugal. 

The  Holy  Scriptures, 

GOD,  who  in  various  methods  told 
His  mind  and  will  to  saints  of  old, 
Sent  his  own  Son,  with  truth  and  grace, 
To  teach  us  in  these  latter  days. 

2  Our  nation  reads  the  written  word. 
That  book  of  life,  that  sure  record : 
The  bright  inheritance  of  heaven 
Is  by  the  sweet  conveyance  given. 

3  God's  kindest  tho'ts  are  here  express'd^ 
Able  to  make  us  wise  and  bless'd ; 
The  doctrines  are  divinely  true, 

Fit  for  reproof  and  comfort  too. 

4  Ye  people  all,  who  read  his  love 
In  long  epistles  from  above, 

(He  hath  not  sent  his  sacred  word 
To  every  land)  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

OQ     HymxN  151.   B.  2.   L.  M. 

Eaton,  Gloucester. 
Prophecy  and  inspiration. 

'npWAS  by  an  order  from  the  Lord 
The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his  word  , 


94,  95 


SCRIPTURE. 


The  Spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 
And  warm'd  their  hearts  with  heavenly 
fire. 

2  The  works  and  wonders  which  they 

wrought 

Confirm'd  the  messages  they  brought : 
The  prophet's  pen  succeeds  his  breath, 
To  save  the  holy  words  from  death. 

3  Great  God !  mine  eyes  with  pleasure 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book ;  [look 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see. 
And  read  his  name  who  died  for  me. 

4  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost,  and  vanish  in  the  wind ; 
Here  1  can  fix  my  hope  secure  ; 
This  is  thy  word,  and  must  endure. 

04   Hymn  119.  B.  2.  C.  M.  #  or  b 

Dedham,  Abridge. 
The  Holy  Scriptures 

LADEN  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears, 
I  fly  to  thee,  my  Lord ; 
And  not  a  glimpse  of  hope  appears 
But  in  thy  written  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  grief  assuage  ; 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour^s  face 
Almost  in  every  page, 

3  [This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise. 
Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own.] 

4  [Here  consecrated  water  flows. 

To  quench  my  thirst  of  sin ; 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows. 
No  danger  dwells  therein.] 

5  This  is  the  judge  who  ends  the  strife 

Where  wit  and  reason  fail ; 
My  guide  to  everlasting  life 
Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

()0  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God. 
My  roving  feet  command ; 
Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road 
That  leads  to  thy  right  hand. 

q/t        Psalm  19.     L.  M.  ^ 

Castle-Street,  Portugal. 

The  books  of  nature  avd  of  scripture  compared ;  or 
the  glory  and  success  of  the  gospel. 

THE  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord ; 
In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines  ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 
We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light. 
And  nights  and  days  thy  power  confess : 
But  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ 
Keveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 


3  Sun,  moon  and  stars  convey  thy  praise 
Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand; 
So  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 

It  touch'd  and  glanc'd  on  every  land. 

4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 
Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run ; 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest, 
That  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun. 

5  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 
Bless  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise  ; 
Thy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  righU 

6  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  view, 
In  souls  renew'd,  and  sins  forgiven  : 
Lord,  cleanse  my  sins,  my  soul  renew, 
And  make  thy  word  my  guide  to  heaven. 

Of}  Psalm  19.   P.M.  # 

St.  Hellens,  Forty-sixth  Psalm. 
'      The  books  of  nature  and  of  scripture. 

GREAT  God,  the  heaven's  v/ell  or- 
der'd  frame 
Declares  the  glories  of  thy  name 

There  thy  rich  works  of  wonder  shine : 
A  thousand  starry  beauties  there, 
A  thousand  radiant  marks  appear 
Of  boundless  power,  and  skill  divine. 

2  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night, 
The  dawning  and  the  dying  light 

Lectures  of  heavenly  wisdom  read  ; 
With  silent  eloquence  they  raise 
Our  thoughts  to  our  Creator's  praise. 

And  neither  sound  nor  lang^uaofe  need 

3  Yet  their  divine  instructions  run 
Far  as  the  journeys  of  the  sun, 

And  every  nation  knows  their  voice. 
The  sun,  like  some  young  bridegroom 
dress'd, 

Breaks  from  the  chambers  of  the  east. 
Rolls  round,  and  makes  the  earth  rejoice. 

4  Where'er  he  spreads  his  beams  abroad, 
He  smiles,  and  speaks  his  maker,  God ; 

All  nature  joins  to  show  thy  praise. 
Thus  God  in  every  creature  shines  ; 
Fair  is  the  book  of  nature's  lines. 

But  fairer  is  thy  book  of  grace. 
Pause. 

5 1  love  the  volumes  of  thy  word  ; 
What  light  and  joy  those  leaves  afford 

To  souls  benighted  and  distress'd  I 
Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way  ; 
Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  stray  ; 
Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  rest. 
6  From  the  discoveries  of  thv  law 
The  perfect  rules  of  Jifc  I  draw  ; 
These  are  my  study  and  delight 


97,  98 


SCRIPTURE 


99 


Not  honey  so  invites  the  taste, 
Nor  gold,  that  has  the  furnace  pass'd, 
Appears  so  pleasing  to  the  sight. 

7  Thy  threatenings  wake  my  slumbering 

eyes, 

And  warn  me  where  my  danger  lies ; 

But  'tis  thy  blessed  gospel.  Lord, 
That  makes  my  guilty  conscience  clean. 
Converts  my  soul,  subdues  my  sin, 

And  gives  a  free,  but  large  reward. 

8  Who  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts  ? 
My  God,  forgive  my  secret  faults. 

And  from  pVesumptuous  sins  restrain ; 
Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise, 
That  I  have  read  thy  book  of  grace 

And  book  of  nature,  not  in  vain. 


qn[  Psalm  119.  7th  Part.  C.  M.  ^ 

^  •  Peterborough,  Abridge. 

Imperfection  of  nature,  and  perfection  of  Scripture. 

LET  all  the  heathen  writers  join 
To  form  one  perfect  book. 
Great  God,  if  once  cornpar'd  with  thine, 
'     How  mean  their  writings  look! 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  show  one  sin  forgiven. 
Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave ; 
But  thine  conduct  to  heaven. 

3  I've  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 

Perfection  here  below ; 
How  short  the  powers  of  nature  fall, 
And  can  no  further  go. 

4  y^et  men  would  fain  be  just  with  God, 

By  works  their  hands  have  wrought ; 
But  thy  commands,  exceeding  broad. 
Extend  to  every  thought. 

5  In  vain  we  boast  perfection  here. 

While  sin  defiles  our  frame  ; 
And  sinks  our  virtues  down  so  far, 
They  scarce  deserve  the  name. 

6  Our  faith  and  love,  and  every  grace. 

Fall  far  below  thy  word ; 
But  perfect  truth  and  righteousness 
Dwell- only  with  the  l^ord. 

Q§     Psalm  119.  4th  Part.  C.  M.  b 

•  Franklin,  Bangor. 

Instruction  from  Scripture. 
Verse  9. 

HOW  shall  the  young  secure  their 
hearts. 

And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  } 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts, 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

Verse  130. 

When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad. 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find. 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 


Verse  105. 

3'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 
That  guides  us  all  the  day  ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

Verses  99,  100. 

4  The  men  that  keep  thy  law  with  care, 

Arfd  meditate  thy  word. 
Grow  wiser  than  their  teachers  are, 
And  better  know  the  Lord. 

Verses  104,  113. 

5  Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wise ; 

I  hate  the  sinner's  road : 
I  hate  my  own  vain  thoughts  that  rise, 
But  love  thy  law,  my  God, 

Verses  89,  90,  91. 

6  [The  starry  heavens  thy  rule  obey, 

The  earth  maintains  her  place ; 
And  these  thy  servants  night  and  day 
Thy  skill  and  power  express. 

7  But  still  thy  law  and  gospel.  Lord, 

Have  lessons  more  divine ; 
Not  earth  stands  firmer  than  thy  word. 
Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine.] 

Verses  160,  140,  9,  116. 

8  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth, 

How  pure  is  every  page ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

on     Psalm  119.  5th  Part.  CM,  ^J? 

Irish,  Brattle-Street. 

Delight  in  Scripture ;  or,  the  word  of  God 
dwelling'  in  us. 
Verse  97. 

HOW  I  love  thy  holy  law  I 
'Tis  daily  my  delight: 
And  thence  my  meditations  draw 
Divine  advice  by  night. 

Verse  148. 

2  My  waking  eyes  prevent  the  day 

To  meditate  thy  word: 
My  soul  with  longing  melts  away 
To  hear  thy  gospel.  Lord. 

Verses  3,  13,  54. 

3  How  doth  thy  word  my  heart  engage. 

How  well  employ  my  tongue! 
And,  in  my  tiresome  pilgrimage. 
Yields  me  a  heavenly  song. 

Verse  19,  103. 

4  Am  1  a  stranger,  or  at  home, 

'Tis  my  perpetual  feast; 
Not  honey  dropping  from  the  comb 
So  much  allures  the  taste. 

Verses  72,  127. 

5  No  treasures  so  enrich  the  mind ; 

Nor  shall  thy  word  be  sold 
For  loads  of  silver  weU  refin'd, 
Nor  heaps  of  choicest  gold. 

Verses  28,  49,  175. 

6  When  nature  sinks,  and  spirits  droop 

Thy  promises  of  grace 
Are  pillars  to  support  my  hope, 
And  there  1  write  thv  praise. 


100,  101,  102 


CHRIST. 


103,  104 


1  AA  Psalm  119.  6th  Part.  C.  M.  ^ 

Litchfield,  St.  John's. 
Holiness  and  comfort  from  the  word. 
Verse  128. 

LORD,  I  esteem  thy  judgments  riglit. 
And  all  thy  statutes  just ; 
Thence  I  maintain  a  constant  fi^ht 
With  every  flattering  lust. 

Verse  97,  9. 

2  Thy  precepts  often  I  survey : 

I  keep  thy  law  in  sight. 
Through  all  the  business  of  the  day. 
To  torm  my  actions  right. 

Verse  62. 

*)My  heart  in  midnight  silence  cries, 
'  How  sweet  thy  comforts  he !' 
My  thoughts  in  holy  wonder  rise. 
And  bring  their  thanks  to  thee. 

Verse  162. 

4  And  when  my  spirit  drinks  her  fill 
At  some  good  word  of  thine. 
Not  mighty  men  that  share  the  spoil 
Have  joys  compared  to  mine. 

lAl  Psalm  119.  8  th  Part.  CM.  # 

"^•^  Barby,  Svvanwick. 

T7ie  word  of  Ood  is  the  saint^s  portion ;  or  the 
excellency  and  variety  of  Scripture. 

LORD,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice, 
My  lasting  heritage  ; 
There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice. 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

2  I'll  read  the  histories  of  thy  love. 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight, 
While  through  the  promises  I  rove. 
With  ever  fresh  delight. 

3  'Tis  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown. 

Where  springs  of  life  arise  ; 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown. 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 

4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have. 

It  makes  our  sorrows  blest ; 
Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave, 
And  our  eternal  rest. 


CHRIST. 


102 


Hymn  51.   B.  2.   L.  M. 

Shoel,  Dunstan. 
Ood  the  Son  equal  tciHi  the  Father, 

BRIGHT  King  of  Glory,  dreadful  God  ! 
Our  spirits  bow  before  thy  seat : 
To  thee  we  lift  an  humble  thought. 
And  worship  at  thine  awful  feet. 

2  [Thy  power  hath  form'd,  thy  wisdom 
sways 

All  nature  with  a  sovereign  word  ; 
And  the  bright  world  of  stars  obeys 
The  will  of  their  superi'w:  Lord.] 


3  [Mercy  and  truth  unite  in  one. 
And  smihng,  sit  at  thy  right  hand  : 
Eternal  justice  guards  thy  throne, 
And  vengeance  waits  thy  dread  com- 
mand.] 

4.A  thousand  seraphs,  strong  and  bright, 
Stand  round  the  glorious  t)eity  ; 
But  who,  among  the  sons  of  light. 
Pretends  comparison  with  thee  ? 

5  Yet  there  is  one,  of  human  frame, 
Jesus,  aiTay'd  in  flesh  and  blood. 
Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim 

A  full  equality  with  God. 

6  [Their  glory  shines  with  equal  beams ; 
Their  essence  is  forever  one  ;  [names. 
Though  they  are  known  by  different 
The  Father  God,  and  God  the  Sox. 

7  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ,  our  King, 
With  e^ual  honours  be  adored  ; 

His  praise  let  every  angel  sing, 
And  all  the  nations  own  their  ijord.] 

1  AO      Hymn  2.   B.  1.   L.  M.  ^ 

Tallis'  Evening  Hymn,  All  Saints. 
The  deity  and  humanity  of  Christ, 

ERE  the  blue  heavens  were  stretch'd 
abroad. 

From  everlasting  was  the  W ord  : 
With  God  he  was ;  the  Word  was  God, 
And  must  divinely  be  adored. 

2  By  his  own  power  were  all  things  made ; 
By  him  supported,  all  things  stand : 
He  is  the  whole  creation's  head. 

And  angels  fly  at  his  command. 

3  Ere  sin  was  born,  or  Satan  fell. 
He  led  the  host  of  morning  stars  ; 
(Thy  generation  who  can  tell. 

Or  cou.7t  the  number  of  thy  years  ?) 

4  But  lo,  he  leaves  those  heavenly  forms ; 
The  Word  descends  and  dwells  in  clay, 
That  he  may  hold  converse  with  worms. 
Dress'd  in  such  feeble  flesh  as  they. 

5  Mortals  with  joy  beheld  his  face, 
Th'  eternal  Father's  only  Son  ! 
How  full  of  truth !  how  full  of  grace  ! 
When  through  his  flesh  the  Godhead 

shone ! 

6  Archangels  leave  their  high  abode. 
To  learn  new  mysteries  here,  and  tell 
The  love  of  our  descending  God, 
The  glories  of  Immanuel. 

 * 

Hymn  47.   B.  2.   L.  M.  ^ 

Truro,  Sabaoth. 
Glory  and  grace  in  the  person  of  Christ 

OW  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song ! 
Awake,  my  soul ;  awake,  my  tongue ; 


104 


N 


I 


105 


INCARNATION  OF  CHRIST 


106,  107 


Hosanna  to  th'  Eternal  Name, 
And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

*2  See,  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grace ; 
God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 
Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 

3  The  spacious  earth  and  spreading  flood 
Proclaim  the  wise,  the  powerful  God ; 
And  thy  rich  glories  from  afar 
Sparkle  in  every  rolling  star. 

4  But  in  his  looks  a  glory  stands. 
The  noblest  labour  of  thine  hands  ; 
The  pleasing  lustre  of  his  eyes 
Outshines  the  wonders  of  the  skies. 

5  Grace !  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme  ; 
J\fy  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name  ; 
Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound ; 

Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground. 

6  O,  may  I  live  to  reach  the  place 
Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face, 
Where  all  his  beauties  you  behold. 
And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold ! 

INCARNATION  OF  CHRIST. 


105 


Hymn  3.   B.  1.   S.  M.  ^ 

Dover,  Silver-Street. 
The  vativity  of  Christ, 

BEHOLD  the  grace  appears, 
The  promise  is  fulfill'd ; 
Mary,  the  wondrous  virgin,  bears, 
And  Jesus  is  the  child. 

2  [The  Lord,  the  highest  God, 
Calls  him  his  only  Son ; 

He  bids  him  rule  the  lands  abroad, 
And  gives  hkn  David's  throne. 

3  O'er  Jacob  shall  he  reign 
With  a  peculiar  sway ; 

The  nations  shall  his  grace  obtain, 
His  kingdom  ne'er  ilecay.] 

4  To  bring  the  glorious  news, 
A  heavenly  form  appears ; 

He  tells  the  shepherds  of  their  joys, 
And  banishes  their  fears. 

5  *Go,  humble  swains,'  said  he, 
*To  David's  citv  fly; 

'The  promis'd  inmnt,  born  to-day, 
*Doth  in  a  manger  lie. 

6  *  With  looks  and  heart  serene, 
*  Go,  visit  Christ  your  King ;' 

And  straight  a  flaming  troop  was  seen  ; 
_    The  shepherds  heard  them  sing: 

7  'Glory  to  God  on  high, 

'  An(l  heavenly  peace  on  earth ; 
Good  will  to  men,  to  angels  joy, 
'At  the  Redeemer's  birth.' 


8  [In  worship  so  divine 

Let  saints  employ  their  tongues ; 
With  the  celestial  hosts  we  join. 
And  loud  repeat  their  songs : 

9  'Glory  to  God  on  high, 

'  And  heavenly  peace  on  earth  ; 
'  Good  will  to  men,  to  angels  joy, 
'At  our  Redeemer's  birth.'] 

IQg  PsALBi  97.  2dPart.  L.  M.  # 

Gloucester,  Rotlnvell. 
Christ^ s  incarnation . 

nnHE  Lord  is  come,  the  heavens 
proclaim 

His  birth  ;  the  nations  learn  his  name  ; 
An  unknown  star  directs  the  road 
Of  eastern  sages  to  their  God. 

2  All  ye  bright  armies  of  the  skies, 
Go,  worship  where  the  Saviour  lies ! 
Angels  and  kings  before  him  bow, 
Those  gods  on  high  anc|  gods  below. 

3  Let  idols  totter  to  the  ground. 

And  their  own  worshippers  confound : 

Let  Judah  shout,  let  Zion  sing. 

And  earth  confess  her  sovereign  King 


107 


Hymn  60.   B.  1.   L.  M.  # 

Gloucester,  Antigua. 
The  virginMarifs  song;  or^  the  promised  Messiah  born. 

UR  souls  shall  magnify  the  Lord  ; 
In  God  the  Saviour  we  rejoice  ; 
While  we  repeat  the  virgin's  song. 
May  the  same  Spirit  tune  our  voice. 

2  [The  Highest  saw  her  low  estate. 
And  mighty  things  his  hand  hath  done  ; 
His  overshadowing  power  and  grace 
Make  her  the  mother  of  his  Son. 

3  Let  every  nation  call  her  bless'd. 
And  endless  years  prolong  her  fame  ; 
But  God  alone  must  be  ador'd  ; 
Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name.] 

4  To  those  that  fear  and  trust  the  Lord, 
His  mercy  stands  forever  sure  ; 
From  age  to  age  his  promise  lives. 
And  the  performance  is  secure. 

5  He  spake  to  Abraham  and  his  seed, 

'  In  thee  shall  all  the  earth  be  bless'd : 
The  memory  of  that  ancient  word 
Lay  long  in  his  eternal  breast. 

6  But  now  no  more  shall  Israel  wait. 
No  more  the  G  entiles  lie  forlorn ; 
Lo,  the  Desire  of  Nations  comes  ; 
Behold  the  promis'd  seed  i,s  born! 


108,  ]09,  110 


INCARNATIOiN  OF  CHRIST 


111,  ]]3 


108 


HYiNml35.    B.  2.   L.  M.  ^ 

Nantwicli,  Slioel. 
Types  and  prophecies  of  Cki'ist. 

BEHOLD  the  woman's  promis'd  seed! 
Behold  the  ^eat  Messiah  come  ! 
Behold  the  prophets  all  agreed 
To  give  him  the  superior  room  ! 

2  Abrah'm,  the  saint,  rejoic'd  of  old, 
When  visions  of  the  Lord  he  saw  ; 
Moses,  the  man  of  God,  foretold 
This  great  fulfiller  of  his  law. 

3  The  types  bore  witness  to  his  name, 
Obtain'd  their  chief  design,  and  ceas'd  ; 
The  incense,  and  the  bleeding  lamb, 
The  ark,  the  altar,  and  the  priest. 

4  Predictions  in  abundance  meet, 
To  join  their  blessings  on  his  head  ; 
Jesus,  we  Avorship  at  thy  feet, 

And  nations  own  the  promis'd  Seed. 

1  AG   Hymxx136.    B.2.    L.  M.  ^ 

Luton,  Ninety-seventh  Psalm. 
jyi^racles  at  the  birth  of  Christ. 

THE  King  of  glory  sends  his  Son 
To  make  his  entrance  on  this  earth ; 
Behold  the  midnight  bright  as  noon. 
And  heavenly  hosts  declare  his  birth ! 

2  About  the  young  Redeemer's  liead. 
What  wonders  and  what  glories  meet ! 
An  unknown  star  arose,  and  led 

The  eastern  sages  to  his  feet. 

3  Simeon  and  Anna  both  conspire 
The  infant  Saviour  to  proclaim  ; 
Inward  they  felt  the  sacred  fire. 

And  blest  the  Babe,  and  own'd  his  name. 

4  Let  Jevv^s  and  Greeks  blaspheme  aloud, 
And  treat  the  holy  Child  with  scorn  ; 
Our  souls  adore  th'  eternal  God, 
Who  condescended  to  be  born. 


1 1  A  Psalm  98.   2d  Part.   C.  M.  ^ 

Kingston,  Mear. 
The  Mcssia,h\s  coming  and  kingdom. 

Joy  to  the  world!  the  Lord  is  come  ! 
Let  earth  receive  her  King : 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room. 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth  !  the  Saviour  reigns  ! 

Let  men  their  songs  employ ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy.  [plains' 

3  No  more  let  sms  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 


4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace 
And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 


Ill 


Psalm  96.    C.  M. 

Rochester,  Devizes. 
ChrisVs  first  and  second  coming 

^ING  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 
^  Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue  : 
His  new  discover'd  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 

2  Say  to  the  nations,  Jesus  reigns 

God's  own  Almighty  Son ; 
His  poAver  the  sinking  world  sustains, 
And  grace  surrounds  his  throne. 

3  Let  heaven  proclaim  the  joyful  day, 

Joy  through  the  earth  be  seen ; 
Let  cities  shine  in  bright  array, 
And  fields  in  cheerful  green. 

4  Let  an  unusual  joy  surprise 

The  islands  of  the  sea; 
Ye  mountains,  sink ;  ye  valleys,  rise ; 
Prepare  the  Lord  his  way. 

5  Behold,  he  comes  !  he  comes  to  bless 

The  nations  as  their  God ; 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness 
And  send  his  truth  abroad. 

6  But  when  his  voice  shall  raise  the  deao. 

And  bid  the  world  draw  near. 
How  will  the  guilty  nations  dread 
To  see  their  Judge  appear. 


112        Psalm  97.    C.  M. 

X  J./^         Braintree,  Irish,  Bedford. 


ChrisVs  incarnation  and  Vie  last  judgment. 

"^^E  islands  of  the  northern  sea. 
Rejoice,  the  Saviour  reigns  ; 
His  word  like  fire  prepares  his  way, 
And  mountains  melt  to  plains. 

2  His  presence  sinks  the  proudest  hills, 

And  makes  the  valleys  rise  ; 
The  humble  soul  enjoys  his  snules. 
The  haughty  sinner  dies. 

3  The  heavens  his  rightful  power  proclaim 

The  idol  gods  around 
Fill  their  OAvn  worshippers  with  shame 
And  totter  to  the  ground. 

4  Adoring  angels  at  his  birth. 

Make  the  Redeemer  known : 
Thus  shall  he  come  to  ju4ge  the  earth, 
And  angels  guard  his  throne. 

5  His  foes  shall  tremble  at  his  sight,  ^ 

And  hills  and  seas  retire  ;  ^ 
His  children  take  their  unknown  flight, 
And  leave  the  world  on  fire. 


113,114,115    LIFE,  SUl'TERINGS  AND  DEATH  OF  CHRIST.  116 


114 


6  The  seeds  of  joy  and  glory,  sown 

For  saints  in  darkness  here, 
Shall  rise  and  spring  in  worlds  unknown, 
And  a  rich  harvest  bear. 

LIFE  OF  CHRIST. 

1  1  q   Hymn  139.   B.  2.   L.  M.  4t 

Portugal,  Eaton. 
T7i.e  example  of  Christ. 

Y  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 
I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word : 
But  in  thy  life  tlie  law  appears, 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal. 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe,  and  make  them  mine. 

8  Cold  mountains,  and  the  midnight  air 
Witness'd  the  fervour  of  thy  prayer ; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew. 
Thy  conflict,  and  thy  victory  too, 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern ;  make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here  ; 
Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

Hymn  1 12.   B.  2.   L.  M.  ^ 

Nantwicli,  Dunstan. 
.Angels  ministering  to  Christ  and  saints, 

GREAT  God,  to  what  a  glorious  height 
Hast  thou  advanc'd  the  Lord,  thy 
Angels,  in  all  their  robes  of  light,  [Son ! 
Are  made  the  servants  of  his  throne. 

2  Before  his  feet  their  armies  wait, 
And  swift  as  flames  of  fire  they  move, 
To  manage  his  aflairs  of  state, 
In  works  of  venose ance  and  of  love. 

IJ  His  orders  run  through  all  their  hosts, 
Legions  descend  at  his  command, 
To  shield  and  guard  our  native  coasts. 
When  foreign  rage  invades  our  land. 

1  Now  they  are  sent  to  guide  our  feet 
Up  to  the  fixates  of  thme  abode. 
Through  all  the  dangers  that  we  meet. 
In  travelling  the  heavenly  road. 

5  Lord,  when  I  leave  this  mortal  ground. 
And  thou  shalt  bid  me  rise  and  come, 
Send  a  beloved  angel  down. 

Safe  to  conduct  my  spirit  home. 

I  1       Hymn  113.   B.  2.   C.  M.  ^ 

Dundee,  St.  David's. 
The  same. 

rjlHE  majesty  of  Solomon, 

HoAV  glorious  to  behold ! 
The  servants  waiting  round  his  throne, 
Tlie  ivory  and  the  gold! 


2  But,  mighty  God !  thy  palace  shines 

With  far  superior  beams ; 
Thine  angel  guards  are  swift  as  winds, 
Thy  ministers  are  flames. 

3  [Soon  as  thine  only  Son  had  made 

His  entrance  on  this  earth, 
A  shining  army  downward  fled 
To  celebrate  his  birth. 

4  And  when,oppress'd  with  pains  and  fears, 

On  the  cold  ground  he  lies. 
Behold  a  heavenly  form  appears, 
T'  allay  his  agonies.] 

5  Now  to  the  hands  of  Christ  our  King 

Are  all  their  legions  given ; 
They  wait  upon  his  saints,  and  bring 
His  chosen  heirs  to  heaven. 

6  Pleasure  and  praise  run  through  their 

To  see  a  sinner  turn ;  [host, 
Then  Satan  has  a  captive  lost. 
And  Christ  a  subject  born. 

7  But  there's  an  hour  of  brighter  joy, 

When  he  his  angels  sends 
Obstinate  rebels  to  destroy, 
And  gather  in  his  friends. 

8  O !  could  I  say,  without  a  doubt, 

'There  shall  my  soul  be  found,' 
Then  let  the  great  archangel  shout, 
And  the  last  trumpet  sound. 

SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH  OF 
CHRIST. 

1  1  fj   Psalm  69.  2d  Part.  L.  M.  b 

Dresden,  Darwin. 
Chrisfs  sufferings  and  zeal. 

'npWAS  for  our  sake,  eternal  God, 
^  Thy  Son  sustain'd  that  heavy  load 
Of  base  reproach  and  sore  disgrace, 
And  shame  defiled  his  sacred  face. 

2  The  Jews,  his  brethren,  and  his  kin, 
Abus'd  the  Man  that  check'd  their  sin : 
While  he  fulfill'd  thy  holy  laws. 
They  hate  him,  but  without  a  cause. 

3  P  My  Father's  house  /  said  he,  *  was  made 
<  A  place  for  worship,  not  for  trade 
Then,  scattering  all  their  gold  and  brass, 
He  scourg'd  the  inercliants  from  the 

place.] 

4  [Zeal  for  the  temple  of  his  God 
Consum'd  his  life,  expos'd  his  blood : 
Reproaches  at  thy  glory  thrown 

He  felt,  and  mourn'd  them  as  his  own.j 

5  [His  friends  forsook,  his  followers  fled, 
While  foes  and  arms  surround  his  head  ; 
They  curse  him  with  a  slanderous  tongue, 
And  the  false  judge  maintains  the  wrong.] 


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119 


6  His  life  they  load  with  hateful  lies. 
And  charge  his  lips  with  blasphemies : 
They  nail  him  to  the  shameful  tree  ; 
There  hung  the  Man  that  died  for  me  ! 

7  [Wretches,  with  hearts  as  hard  as  stones, 
Insult  his  piety  and  groans  ; 

Gall  was  the  food  they  gave  him  there, 
And  mock'd  his  thirst  with  vinegar.] 

6  But  God  beheld,  and  from  his  throne 
Marks  out  the  men  that  hate  his  Son : 
The  hand  that  rais'd  him  from  the  dead 
Shall  pour  due  vengeance  on  their  head. 


1 


Psalm  69.  1st  Part.  L.  M. 

Darwin,  Putney. 


Christ^s  passion  and  sinners^  salvation. 

iEEP  in  our  hearts  let  us  record 
Tlie  deeper  sorrows  of  our  Lord : 
Behold  the  rising  billows  roll, 
To  overwhelm  his  holy  soul ! 

2  In  long  complaints  he  spends  his  breath. 
While  hosts  of  hell  and  powers  of  death, 
And  all  the  sons  of  malice  join, 

To  execute  their  curs'd  design. 

3  Yet,  gracious  God,  thy  power  and  love 
Have  made  the  curse  a  blessing  prove ; 
Those  dreadful  sufferings  of  thy  Son 
Aton'd  for  sins  which  Ave  had  done. 

4  The  pangs  of  our  expiring  Lord 
The  honours  of  thy  lav/  restored  ; 
His  sorrows  made  thy  justice  known, 
And  paid  for  follies  not  his  own. 

5  0!  for  his  sake  our  guilt  forgive. 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live  ; 
The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  his  name, 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turn'd  to  shame. 

I  1  Q    Psalm  69.  1st  Part.  C.  M. 

Abridjre,  Canterbury. 
The  sufferings  of  Christ  for  our  salvation. 

Q  AVE  me,  O  God ;  the  swelling  floods 
^  *  Break  in  upon  my  soul: 
I  sink,  and  sorrows  o'er  my  head 

*  Like  mighty  waters  roll. 

2 '  1  cry  till  all  my  voice  be  gone  ; 
'  In  tears  I  waste  the  day : 

*  My  God,  behold  my  longing  eyes, 

'  And  shorten  thy  d.elay. 

3 '  They  hate  my  soul  without  a  cause, 
'  And  still  their  number  grows 

*  More  than  the  hairs  around  my  head, 

'  And  mighty  are  my  foes. 

4 '  'Twas  then  I  paid  that  dreadful  debt, 

*  That  men  could  never  pay, 

*  And  ^ave  those  honours  to  thy  law, 

*  Which  sinners  took  away.' 


5  Thus,  in  the  great  Messiah's  name, 

The  royal  prophet  mourns ; 
Thus  he  awakes  our  liearts  to  grief, 
And  gives  us  joy  by  turns. 

6  *  Now  shall  the  saints  rejoice,. and  find 

*  Salvation  in  my  name, 

'  For  I  have  borne  their  heavy  load 
'  Of  sorrow,  pain,  and  shame. 

7 '  Grief,  like  a  garment,  cloth'd  me  round, 
'  And  sackcloth  was  my  dress, 

*  While  I  procur'd  for  naked  souls 

'  A  robe  of  righteousness. 

8 '  Among  my  brethren  and  the  Jews 
'  I  like  a  stranger  stood, 

*  And  bore  their  vile  reproach,  to  bring 

'  The  Gentiles  near  to  God. 

9*1  came  in  sinful  mortals'  stead 
'  To  do  my  Father's  will ; 

*  Yet,  when  I  cleans'd  my  Father's  house, 

'  They  scandaliz'd  my  zeal. 

10  *  My  fasting  and  my  holy  groans 

'  Were  made  the  drunkard's  song ; 

*  But  God,  from  his  celestial  throne, 

'Heard  my  complaining  tongue. 

11  *  He  sav'd  me  from  the  dreadful  deep, 
'  Nor  let  my  soul  be  drown'd ; 

*He  rais'd  and  fix'd  my  sinking  feet 
'  On  w^ell  establish'd  ground. 

12  *  'Twas  in  a  most  accepted  hour 
'  My  prayer  arose  on  high, 

*  And,  for  my  sake,  my  God  shall  hear 

'The  dying  sinner's  cry.' 

1  1  q  Psalm  69.  2d  Part.  C.  M.  b  or 

Abridge,  Canterbury. 

The  passion  and  exaltation  of  Christ. 

^OW.let  our  lips  with  holy  fear, 
"-^   And  mournful  pleasure,  sing 
The  sufferings  of  our  great  Higii-rriest, 
The  sorrows  of  our  King. 

2  He  sinks  in  floods  of  deep  distress ; 

How  high  the  waters  rise  I 
While  to  his  heavenly  Father's  ear 
He  sends  perpetual  cries. 

3  *  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  and  save  thy  Son, 

'  Nor  hide  thy  shining  face  ; 
'  Why  should  thy  favourite  look  like  one 
'  Forsaken  of  thy  grace  ? 

4  *  With  rage  they  persecute  the  Man 

'  That  groans  beneath  thy  wound, 
'While  for  a  sacrifice  I  pour 
'  My  life  upon  the  ground. 

5  *  They  tread  my  honour  to  the  dust, 

'And  laugh  when  I  complain; 
'  Their  sharp  insulting  slanders  add 

*  Fresh  anguish  to  my  pain. 


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120 


6 'AH  my  reproach  is  known  to  thee, 

*  The  scandal  and  the  shame  ; 

'  Reproaches  break  my  bleeding  heart, 

*  And  lies  defile  my  name. 

7  *  1  look  for  pity,  but  in  vain ; 

'My  kindred  are  my  grief: 

*  I  asK  my  friends  for  comfort  round, 

'  But  meet  with  no  relief. 

8  *  With  vinegar  they  mock  my  thirst ; 

'  They  give  me  gall  for  food ; 
<  And,  sporting  with  my  dying  groans, 
'  They  triumph  in  my  blood. 

9 '  Shine  into  my  distressed  soul, 
'  Let  thy  compassion  save  ; 

*  And  though  my  flesli  sink  down  to  death, 

'Redeem  it  from  the  grave. 

O'l  shall  arise  to  praise  thy  name, 
'  Shall  rei^n  in  worlds  unknown ; 

'And  thy  salvation,  O  my  God, 
'  Shall  seat  me  on  thy  throne.' 

Psalm  22.  1st  Part.  CM.  b 

Plymouth,  Bangor. 
The  sufferings  and  death  of  Christ. 

'  X^T'H  Y  hath  my  God  my  soul  forsook, 

»  »    '  Nor  will  a  smile  alford  ?' 
(Thus  David  once  in  anguish  spoke. 
And  thtts  our  dying  Lord.) 

Though  'tis  thy  chief  delight  to  dwell 

Among  thy  praising  saints. 
Yet  thou  canst  hear  a  groan  as  well, 
^     And  pity  our  complaints. 

3  Our  fathers  trusted  in  thy  name, 

And  great  deliverance  found ; 
But  I'm  a  worm,  despis'd  of  men. 
And  trodden  to  the  round. 

i  Shaking  the  head,  they  pass  me  by. 

And  laugh  my  soul  to  scorn; 
'  In  vain  he  trusts  in  God,'  they  cry, 
'  Neo'lected  and  forlorn.' 

5  But  thou  ait  he  who  form'd  my  flesh 

By  thine  almighty  word : 
And  since  I  hung  upon  the  breast. 
My  hope  is  in  the  Lord. 

6  Why  will  my  Father  hide  his  face  , 
"  When  foes  stand  threatening  round. 
In  the  dark  hour  of  deep  distress, 

And  not  a  helper  found  ? 
Pause. 

/Behold  thy  darling  left  among 
.  The  cruel  and  the  proud. 
As  bulls  of  Bashan,  fierce  and  strong. 
As  lions  roarinor  loud. 

6  From  earth  and  hell  my  sorrows  meet. 

To  multiply  the  smart  ; 
They  nail  my  hands,  they  pierce  my  feet. 
And  try  to  vex  my  heart. 


9  Yet  if  thy  sovereign  hand  let  loose 

The  rage  of  earth  and  hell. 
Why  will  my  heavenly  Father  bruise 
The  Son  he  loves  so  well? 

10  My  God,  if  possible  it  be, 
Withhold  this  bitter  cup ; 

But  I  resign  my  will  to  thee, 
And  drink  the  sorrows  up. 

11  My  heart  dissolves  with  pangs  unknown ; 
In  groans  I  waste  my  breath ; 

Thy  heavy  hand  hath  brought  me  down 
Low  as  the  dust  of  death. 

12  Father,  1  give  my  spirit  up. 
And  trust  it  in  thy  hand : 

My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope, 
And  rise  at  thy  command. 

121      Hymn  114.   B. '2.  CM.  ^ 

St.  Martins,  Mear. 
Christ's  death,  victory ,  and  dominion, 

T  SING  my  Saviour's  wondrous  death  ; 

He  conquer'd  when  he  fell : 
"Tw  finished,''  said  his  dying  breath 
And  shook  the  gates  of  hell. 

finish^ d^^  our  Immanuel  cries; 
'  The  dreadful  ivork  is  done ;' 
Hence  shall  his  sovereiofn  throne  arise  • 
His  kingdom  is  begun. 

3  His  cross  a  sure  foundation  laid 

For  glory  and  renown. 
When,  through  the  regions  of  the  dead, 
He  pass'd  to  reach  the  crown. 

4  Exalted  at  his  Father's  side 

Sits  our  victorious  Lord : 
To  heaven  and  hell  his  hands  divide 
The  vengeance  or  reward. 

5  The  saints  from  his  propitious  eye 

Await  their  several  crowns. 
And  all  the  sons  of  darkness  fly 
The  terror  of  his  frowns. 

1  22    Psalm  16.   2d  Part.  L.  M. 

Evening  Hymn,  Leeds. 

Christ's  all-sufficiency, 

O  W  fast  their  guilt  and  sorrows  rise 
Who  haste  to  seek  some  idol  god ! 
I  will  not  taste  their  sacrifice. 
Their  offerings  of  forbidden  blood. 

2  My  God  provides  a  richer  cup, 
And  nobler  food  to  live  upon ; 
He  for  my  life  has  offer'd  up 
Jesus,  his  best  beloved  Son. 

3  His  love  is  my  perpetual  feast ; 

By  day  his  counsels  guide  me  right ; 
And,  be  his  name  forever  blest, 
Who  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  night 


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4 1  set  him  still  before  mine  eyes  ; 
At  my  right  hand  he  stands  prepar'd 
To  keep  my  soul  from  all  surprise, 
And  be  my  everlasting  guard. 

RESURRECTION  OF  CHRIST. 

1  Psalm  16.  2d  Part.  C.  M.  ^ 

Abridge,  Bedford. 
Tlie  death  and  resurrection  of  Christ. 

SET  the  Lord  before  my  face, 
*He  bears  my  courage  up; 
*  My  heart  and  tongue  their  joys  express, 
'My  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

2 'My  spirit.  Lord,  thou  wilt  not  leave 
'  Where  souls  departed  are ; 
'Nor  quit  my  body  to  the  grave, 
'To  see  corruption  there. 

3 '  Thou  wilt  reveal  the  path  of  life, 
'  And  raise  me  to  thy  throne : 
'  Thy  courts  immortal  pleasure  give ; 
'Thy  presence,  joys  unknown.' 

4  [Thus,  in  the  name  of  Christ  the  Lord, 

The  holy  David  sung, 
And  Providence  fulfils  the  word 
Of  his  prophetic  tongue. 

5  Jesus,  whom  every  saint  adores, 

Was  crucify'd  and  slain ; 
Behold,  the-  tomb  its  prey  restores ! 
Behold,  he  lives  again! 

6  When  shall  my  feet  arise  and  stand 

On  heaven's  eternal  hills? 
There  sits  the  Son  at  God's  right  hand. 
And  there  the  Father  smiles.] 

Hymn  76.   B.  2.   C.  M.  :^ 

Devizes,  Rochester. 
The  resurrection  and  ascension  of  Christ. 

OSANNA  to  the  Prince  of  Light, 
Who  cloth'd  himself  in  clay, 
Enter'd  the  iron  gates  of  death. 
And  tore  the  bars  away. 

2  Death  is  no  more  the  king  of  dread 

Since  our  Immanuel  rose ; 
He  took  the  tyrant's  sting  away. 
And  spoil'd  our  hellish  foes. 

3  See,  how  the  Conqueror  mounts  aloft. 

And  to  his  Father  flies, 
With  scars  of  honour  in  his  flesh. 
And  triumph  in  his  eyes. 

4  There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns. 

And  scatters  blessings  down ; 
Our  Jesus  fills  the  middle  seat 
Of  the  celestial  throne. 

5  [Raise  your  devotion,  mortal  tongues. 

To  reach  his  blest  abode  ; 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  your  songs 
To  our  incarnate  God. 


6  Bright  angels,  strike  your  loudest  strings, 
Your  sweetest  voices  raise  ; 
Let  heaven,  and  all  created  things, 
Sound  our  Immanuel's  praise.] 

lOX      Hymx\26.   B.  1.  CM. 

^  "^^  York,  St.  Anns. 

Hope  of  heaven  by  the  resurrection  of  Christ. 

BLEST  be  tlie  everlasting  God, 
The  Father  of  our  Lord; 
Be  his  aboundinfif  mercy  prais'd, 
His  majesty  adored. 

2  When  from  the  dead  he  rais'd  his  Son 

And  call'd  him  to  the  sky, 
He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope 
That  they  should  never  die. 

3  What  though  our  mbred  sins  require 

Our  flesh  to  see  the  dust. 
Yet  as  the  Lord  our  Saviour  rose, 
So  all  his  followers  must. 

4  There's  an  inheritance  divine 

Reserv'd  against  that  day ; 
'Tis  uncorrupted,  undefil'd. 
And  cannot  waste  away. 

5  Saints  by  the  power  of  God  are  kept 

Till  the  salvation  come  ; 
We  walk  by  faith,  as  strangers  here, 
Till  Christ  shall  call  us  home. 

1  2fi     Hymn  137.   B.  2.   L.  M.  ^ 

Luton,  Leeds,  Dunstan. 
Miracles  in  the  life,  death,  and  resurrection  of  Christ. 

BEHOLD  the  blind  their  sight  receive! 
Behold  the  dead  awake  and  live ! 
The  dumb  speak  wonders !  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name, 

2  Thus  doth  th'  eternal  Spirit  own, 
And  seal  the  mission  of  the  Son ; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause. 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

3  He  dies  !  the  heavens  in  mourning  stood  ; 
He  rises  !  and  appears  a  God  : 
Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high. 

No  more  to  bleed,  no  more  to  die ! 

^  Hence  and  forever  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart ; 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign, 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 

ASCENSION  AND  EXALTATION 
OF  CHRIST. 

1^7       Psalm  2.   L.  M.  bor^ 

^  Hague,  Balli. 

ChrisVs  death,  resurrection,  and  ascension. 

WHY  did  the  Jews  proclaim  their 
rage  ? 

Tlie  Romans,  why  their  swords  employ  ^ 


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Against  the  Lord  their  powers  engage, 
His  dear  Anointed  to  destroy  ? 

2  *  Come,  let  us  break  his  bands,'  they  say, 
^  This  man  shall  never  give  us  laws :' 
And  thus  they  cast  his  yoke  away, 
And  nail'd  their  Monarch  to  the  cross. 

8  But  God,  who  high  in  glory  reigns. 
Laughs  at  their  pride,their  rage  controls; 
He'll  vex  their  hearts  with  inward  pains. 
And  speak  in  thunder  to  their  souls. 

4 '  I  will  maintain  the  King  I  made, 

*  On  Z ion's  everlasting  hill ; 

*  My  hand  shall  bring  him  from  the  dead, 
'  And  he  shall  stand  your  Sovereign  still.' 

5  [His  wondrous  rising  from  the  earth 
Makes  his  eternal  Godhead  known  ; 
The  Lord  declares  his  heavenly  birth, 

*  This  day  have  I  begot  my  Son. 

jC '  Ascend,  my  Son,  to  my  right  hand ; 
'  There  thou  shalt  ask,  and  1  bestow 

*  The  utmost  bounds  of  heathen  land : 

*  To  thee  the  northern  isles  shall  bow.'] 

7  But  nations  that  resist  his  grace 
Shall  fall  beneath  his  iron  stroke  ; 
His  rod  shall  crush  his  foes  with  ease. 
As  potter's  earthen  work  is  broke. 
Pause. 

Now  ye,  who  sit  on  earthly  thrones. 
Be  wise,  and  serve  the  Lord  the  Lamb : 
Now  at  his  feet  submit  your  crowns, 
Rejoice  and  tremble  at  his  name. 

With  humble  love  address  the  Son, 
Lest  he  grow  angry  and  ye  die  ; 
His  wratTi  will  burn  to  worlds  unknown. 
If  ye  provoke  his  jealousy. 

10  His  storms  shall  drive  you  quick  to  hell ; 
He  is  a  God,  and  ye  but  dust : 
Happy  the  souls  that  know  him  weil. 
And  make  his  grace  their  only  trust. 


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Psalm  24.   L.  M. 

Wells,  Nantwicli. 
Saints  dicell  hi  heaven ;  or,  Christ^s  ascension. 

THIS  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's, 
And  men,-  and  Avorms,  and  beasts, 
and  birds ; 
He  rais'd  the  building  on  the  seas. 
And  gave  it  for  their  dwelling-place. 

p  But  there's  a  brighter  world  on  high, 
Thy  palace,  Lord,  above  the  sky  : 
Who  shah  ascend  that  blest  abode. 
And  dwell  so  near  his  Maker,  God. 

p  He  that  abhors  and  fears  to  sin. 
Whose  heart  is  pure,  whose  hands  are 
clean ; 

l|  Him  shall  the  Lord  the  Saviour  bless, 
\|  And  clothe  his  soul  with  righteousness. 
6 


4  These  are  the  men,  the  pious  race. 
That  seek  the  God  of  Jacob's  face  ; 
These  shall  enjoy  the  blissful  sight, 
And  dweJl  in  everlasting  light. 

Pause. 

5  Rejoice,  ye  shining  worlds  on  high, 
Behold  the  Kin^  ot  Glory  nigh ! 
Who  can  this  Iving  of  Glory  be  ? 
The  mighty  Lord,  the  Saviour's  he. 

6  Ye  heavenly  gates,  your  leaves  display 
To  make  the  Lord  the  Saviour  way  : 
Laden  with  spoils  from  earth  and  hell, 
The  Conqueror  comes  with  God  to  dwell. 

7  Rais'd  from  the  dead,  he  goes  before, 
He  opens  heaven's  eternal  door 

To  give  his  saints  a  blest  abode. 
Near  their  Redeemer  and  their  God 


4* 


1  29        Psalm  47.    C.  M. 

Devizes,  Rochester. 
Christ  ascending-  and  reigning: 

OFOR  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 
To  God,  the  sovereign  King ! 
Let  every  land  their  tongues  employ, 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

2  Jesus  our  God  ascends  on  high ! 

His  heavenly  guards,  around. 
Attend  him,  rising,  through  the  sky, 
With  trumpets'  joyful  sound. 

3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains : 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honours  sing: 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

4  Rehearse  his  praise  with  awe  profound ; 

Let  knowledge  lead  the  song ; 
Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 

5  In  Israel  stood  his  ancient  throne ; 

He  lov'd  that  chosen  race ; 
But  now  he  calls  the  world  his  own, 
And  heathens  taste  his  grace. 

6  The  Gentile  nations  are  the  Lord's, 

There  Abraham's  God  is  known. 
While  powers  and  princes,  shields  and 
Submit  before  his  throne.  [swords 


■J  OA    Psalm  68.  2d  Part.  L.  M.  ^ 

ieJV/  Blendon,  Dunstan. 

Christ-s  ascension^  and  the  gift  of  the  Spirit. 

LORD,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high, 
Ten  thousand  angels  fill'd  the  sky 
Those  heavenly  guards  around  thee  wait. 
Like  chariots  that  attend  thy  state. 

2  Not  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 
More  glorious  when  the  Lord  was  there : 
While  he  pronounc'd  his  dreadful  law, 
And  struck  the  chosen  tribes  with  awe. 


N 


181,  132      ASCENSION  AND  EXALTATION  OF  CHRIST       133,  131 


3  How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell, 
Wiien  tke  rebellious  powers  of  hell, 
That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made. 
Were  all  in  chains  like  captives  led. 

4  Rais'd  by  his  Father  to  the  throne. 
He  sent  the  promis'd  Spirit  down, 
With  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel  men, 
That  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 

["oil    Wymn  141.   B.  1.   S.  M.  ^ 

Lt9±         Sutton,  Little  Marlborough. 

The  humiliation  and  exaltation  of  Christ. 

WHO  has  believed  thy  word, 
Or  thy  salvation  known  ? 
Reveal  thine  arm,  Almighty  Lord, 
And  glorify  thy  Son. 

2  The  Jews  esteem'd  him  here 
Too  mean  for  their  belief ; 

Sorrows  his  chief  acquaintance  w^ere. 
And  his  companion,  grief. 

3  They  turn'd  their  eyes  away. 
And  treated  him  with  scorn; 

But  'twas  their  griefs  upon  him  lay; 
Their  sorroAvs  he  has  borne. 

4  'Twas  for  the  stubborn  Jews, 
And  Gentiles  then  unknown, 

The  God  of  justice  pleas'd  to  bruise 
His  best  beloved  Son. 

5  'But  Fll  prolong  his  days, 

'  And  make  his  kingdom  stand ; 
My  pleasure,'  saith  the  God  of  grace, 
'  Shall  prosper  in  his  hand. 

6  ['His  joyful  soul  shall  see 
'  The  purchase  of  his  pain, 

And  by  his  knowledge  justify 
•  'The  guilty  sons  of  men.] 

7  ['Ten  thousand  captive  slaves, 
'  Releas'd  from  death  and  sin, 

'  Shall  quit  their  prisons  and  their  graves, 
'And  own  his  power  divine.] 

8  ['Heaven  shall  advance  my  Son 
'  To  joys  that  earth  deny'd  ; 

*Who  saw  the  follies  men  had  done, 
*  And  bore  their  sins,  and  died.'] 

iqo    Hymn  142.   B.  L~  S.  M.  b 

X  tM^  Olmutz. 

The  same. 

LIKE  sheep  we  went  astray, 
And  broke  the  fold  of  God ; 
Each  wandering  in  a  different  way ; 
But  all  the  downward  road. 

2  How  dreadful  was  the  hour. 
When  God  our  wanderings  laid. 

And  did  at  once  his  vengeance  pour 
Upon  the  Shepherd's  head! 

3  How  glorious  was  the  grace 
When  Christ  sustain'd  the  stroke ' 


His  life  and  blood  the  Shepherd  pays 
A  ransom  for  the  flock. 

4  His  honour  and  his  breath 
Were  taken  both  away ; 

Join'd  with  the  wicked  in  his  deatli, 
And  made  as  vile  as  they.  j 

5  But  God  shall  raise  his  head 
O'er  all  the  sons  of  men, 

And  make  him  see  a  numerous  seed 
To  recompense  his  pain. 

6  'I'll  give  him,'  saith  the  Lord, 

'  A  portion  with  the  strong  ;  | 
'He  shall  possess  a  large  reward,  | 
'And  hold  his  honours  long".' 

■j  Hymn  43.   B.  2.   L.  M.  ^ 

Kaiitwich,  Dunstan. 
Christ''s  suffering's  OAid  glory. 

NOW  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise 
To  great  Jehovah's  equal  Son  ! 
Awake,  my  voice,  in  heavenly  lays. 
Tell  loud  the  wonders  he  hath  done. 

2  Sing  how  he  left  the  worlds  of  light,  j|| 
And  the  bright  robes  he  wore  above  ;  * 
How  swift  and  joyful  was  his  flight 

On  winofs  of  everlastinof  love  ! 

3  [Down  to  this  base,  this  sinful  earth, 
lie  came  to  raise  our  nature  high  ; 
He  came  t'  atone  almighty  wrath — 
Jesus,  the  God,  was  born  to  die.] 

4  [Hell  and  its  lions  roar'd  around  ; 
His  precious  blood  the  monsters  spilt ; 
While  weighty  sorrows  press'd  him  down 
Large  as  the  loads  of  all  our  guilt.] 

5  Deep  in  the  shades  of  gloomy  death, 
Th'  Almighty  Captive  pris'ner  lay  ; 
Th'  Almighty  Captive  left  the  earth, 
And  rose  to  everlasting  day. 

6  Lift  up  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  light, 
Up  to  his  throne  of  shining  grace  ; 
See  what  immortal  glories  sit 
Round  the  sweet  beauties  of  his  face ! 

7  Amongst  a  thousand  harps  and  songs, 
Jesus,  the  God,  exalted  reigns  ! 

His  sacred  name  fills  all  their  tongues, 
And  echoes  through  the  heavenly  plains ! 


134 


Psalm  8.    C.  M.  # 

Pembroke,  Exeter,  Abridge.  * 

Christ's  condescension  and  glorification;  or,  Got 
made  man. 

LORD,  our  Lord,  how  wondrous 
Is  thine  exalted  nam^e !  [great 
The  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state  ^ 
Let  men  and  babes  proclaim.  j 
2  When  I  behold  thy  works  on  high. 
The  moon  that  rules  the  night, 


ASCENSION  AND  EXALTATION  OF  CHRIST       136,  137 


And  stars,  that  well  adorn  the  sky, 
Those  moving  worlds  of  light, — 

3  Lord,  wnat  is  man,  or  all  his  race. 

Who  dwells  so  far  below, 
Tliat  thou  shouldst  visit  him  with  grace, 
And  love  his  nature  so  ? — 

4  That  thine  eternal  Son  should  bear 

To  take  a  mortal  form, 
Made  lower  than  his  angels  fire, 
,      To  save  a  dying  worm ! 

5  [  Yet  while  he  lived  on  earth  unknown, 

And  men  would  not  adore, 
The  obedient  seas  and  fishes  own 
His  Godhead  and  his  power. 

6  The  waves  lay  spread  beneath  his  feet. 

And  fish,  at  his  command, 
Brmo-  their  large  shoals  to  Peter's  net. 
Bring  tribute  to  his  hand. 

7  These  lesser  glories  of  the  Son 

Shone  through  the  fleshly  cloud ; 
Now  we  behold  hmi  on  his  throne. 
And  men  confess  him  God.] 

8  Let  him  be  crown'd  with  majesty. 

Who  bow'd  his  head  to  death ; 
And  be  his  honours  sounded  high. 
By  all  things  that  have  breath. 

9  Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  wondrous  great 

Is  thine  exalted  name  ! 
The  glories  ot  thy  heavenly  ^tate 
Let  the  whole  earth  proclaim. 

1^5      Hymn  83.   B.  2.   CM.  ^ 

Irish,  Cambridge. 

The  passion  and  exaltation  of  Christ, 

^F^HUS  saith  the  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
'  Awake,  my  dreadful  sword  ; 
*  Av»^ake,  my  wrath,  and  smite  the  man, 
'My  fellow,'  saith  the  Lord. 

2  Vengeance  receiv'd  the  dread  command, 
'     And,  armed,  down  she  flies; 
Jesus  submits  t'  his  Father's  hand. 
And  bows  ,  his  head  and  dies. 


3  But,  O !  the  wisdom  and  the  grace. 

That  join  with  veno^eance  now! 
He  dies  to  save  our  guilty  race, 
And  yet  he  rises  too. 

4  A  person  so  divine  was  he. 

Who  yielded  to  be  slain, 
That  he  could  give  his  soul  away. 
And  take  his  life  ao^ain. 

5  Live,  glorious  Lord,  and  reign  on  high. 

Let  every  nation  sing, 
And  angels  sound,  with  endless  joy. 
The  Saviour,  and  the  Kinjy. 


1  Hymx^  84.   B.  2.   S.  M.  *f 

Froome,  Watchman,  Uover,  Lisbon. 
The  same. 

COME,  all  harmonious  tongues, 
Your  noblest  music  brino-  j 
'Tis  Christ,  the  everlasting  God, 
And  Christ,  the  Man,  we  sing. 

2  Tell  how  he  teok  our  flesh, 
To  take  away  our  guilt ; 

Sing  the  dear  drops  of  sacred  blood, 
That  hellish  monsters  spilt. 

3  [Alas !  the  cruel  spear 
Went  deep  into  his  side  ; 

And  the  rich  flood  of  purple  gore 
Their  murderous  weapons  dy'd.] 

4  [The  waves  of  swelling  grief 
Did  o'er  his  bosom  roll. 

And  mountains  of  almighty  wrath 
Lay  heavy  on  his  soul.] 

5  Down  to  the  shades  of  death 
He  bow'd  his  awful  head ; 

Yet  he  arose  to  live  and  reijrn 
When  death  itself  is  dead. 

6  No  more  the  bloody  spear. 
The  cross  and  nails  no  more  ; 

For  hell  itself  shakes  at  his  name. 
And  all  the  heavens  adore. 

7  TheBe  the  Redeemer  sits 
High  on  the  Father's  throne ; 

The  Father  lays  his  vengeance  by 
And  smiles  upon  his  Son. 

8  There  his  full  glories  shine 
With  uncreated  rays, 

And  bless  his  saints'  and  angels'  eyes 
To  everlasting  days. 


37 


Psalm  21.   L.  M. 

Eaton,  Dunslan. 
Chiist  cxallcd  to  the  Idnrrdcm. 

AVID  rejoic'd  in  God,  his  strength, 
Rais'd  to  the  throne  by  special  grace  ; 
But  Christ,  the  Son,  appears  at  length, 
Fulfils  the  triumph  and  the  praise. 

2  HoAv  great  is  the  Messiah's  joy 
In  the  salvation  of  thy  hand  ! 

Lord,  thou  hast  rais'd  his  kingdom  high. 
And  given  the  world  to  his  command. 

3  Thy  goodness  grants  whate'er  he  will, 
Nor  doth  the  least  request  withhold  ; 
Blessings  of  love  prevent  him  still. 
And  crowns  of  glory,  not  of  gold. 

4  Honour  and  majesty  divine 
Around  his  sacred  temples  shine  ; 
Blest  with  the  favour  of  thy  face, 
And  length  of  everlasting  days. 


138,  139      ASCENSION  AND  EXALTATION  OF  CHRIST.      140,  141 


5  Thine  hand  shall  find  out  all  his  foes  ; 
And  0.(5  a  fiery  oven  glows 
With  raging-  heat  and  living  coals, 
So  shall  thy  wrath  devour  their  souls. 

1  OQ  Psalm  22.  2d  Part.  C.  M.  b 

Bangor,  W^antage. 
ChruiVs  sufferings  and  kingdom. 

*  l^OW  from  the  ro^^ring  lion's  rage, 
•^^   *0  Lord,  protect  thy  Son; 
'Nor  leave  thy  darling  to  engage 
'  The  powers  of  hell  alone.' 

2  Thus  did  our  suffering  Saviour  pray, 

With  mighty  cries  and  tears: 
God  heard  him  in  that  dreadful  day, 
And  chas'd  away  his  fears. 

3  Great  was  the  victory  of  his  death. 

His  throne  exalted  high; 
And  all  the  kindreds  of  the  earth 
Shall  worship,  or  shall  die. 

4  A  numerous  ofl^spring  must  arise 

From  his  expiring  groans ; 
They  shall  be  reckonM  in  his  eyes 
For  daughters  and  for  sons. 

5  The  meek  and  humble  souls  shall  see 

His  table  richly  spread; 
And  all  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  be 
With  joys  immortal  fed. 

6  The  isles  shall  know  the  righteoilsness 

Of  our  incarnate  God; 
And  nations  yet  unborn,  profess 
Salvation  in  his  blood. 


139 


Psalm  22.   L.  M. 

Putney,  Armley. 


ChnsVs  sufferings  and  exaltation. 

OW  let  our  mournful  songs  record 
The  dying  sorrows  of  our  Lord, 
When  he  complain'd  in  tears  and  blood. 
As  one  forsaken  of  his  God. 
2  The  Jews  beheld  him  thus  forlorn,  [scorn: 
And  shook  their  heads,  and  laugh'd  in 

*  He  rescu'd  others  from  the  grave, 

*  Now^  ]et  him  try  himself  to  save. 

3*  This  is  the  Man  did  once  pretend 
'  God  was  his  father  and  his  friend  ; 
If  God  the  blessed  loved  him  so, 
'  Why  doth  he  fail  to  help  him  now  T 

4  Barbarous  people  !  cruel  priests  ! 
How  they  stood  round  like  savage  beasts, 
Like  lions  gaping  to  devour, 

When  God  had  left  him  in  their  power. 

5  They  wound  his  head,  his  hands,his  feet. 
Till  streams  of  blood  each  other  meet ; 
By  lot  his  garments  they  divide. 

And  mock  the  pangs  in  v/iiich  he  died. 


6  But  God  his  Father  heard  his  cry  ; 
Rais'd  from  the  dead,  he  reigns  on  high  ; 
The  nations  learn  his  righteousness. 
And  humble  sinners  taste  his  grace. 

1JQ  Psalm  89.  4  th  Part.  CM.  ^ 

Christmas,  Swanvvick. 

ChrisVs  mediatorial  kingdom ;  or,  his  divine  -  and 
human  nature. 

TT EAR  what  the  Lord  in  vision  said, 
-^-^    And  made  his  mercy  known : 
'Sinners,  behold,  your  help  is  laid 
'On  my  Almighty  Son. 

2 'Behold  the  Man  my  wisdom  chose 
'  Among  your  mortal  race  ; 
'His  head  my  holy  oil  o'erflows, 
'The  Spirit  of  my  grace. 

3 '  High  shall  he  reign  on  David's  throne, 
'My  people's  better  King; 
•My  arm  shall  beat  his  rivals  down,  ^ 
'And  still  new  subjects  bring. 

4 '  My  truth  shall  guard  him  in  his  way, 
'With  mercy  By  his  side, 
'  While  in  my  name,  through  earth  and 
'He  shall  in  triumph  ride.  [sea, 

5 'Me  for  his  Father  and  his  God 
'He  shall  forever  own, 
'  Call  me  his  rock,  his  high  abode ; 
'  And  I'll  support  my  Son. 

6 'My  first-born  Son,  array'd  in  grace 
'At  my  right  hand  shall  sit; 
'  Beneath  him  angels  know  their  place, 
'And  monarchs  at  his  feet. 

7 'My  covenant  stands  forever  fast; 
'  JVly  promises  are  strong  ; 
'  Firm  as  the  heavens  his  throne  shall 

[last, 


'His  seed  endure  as  long.' 


Psalm  99.  1st  Part.  S.  M.  # 

Sutton,  Hopkins. 
ChHsOs  kingdom  and  majesty, 

THE  God  Jehovah  reigns. 
Let  all  the  nations  fear; 
Let  sinners  tremble  at  his  throne, 
And  saints  be  humble  there. 

2  Jesus,  the  Saviour,  reigns ! 
Let  earth  adore  its  Lord ; 

Bright  cherubs  his  attendants  stand, 
Swift  to  fulfil  his  word. 

3  In  Zion  is  his  throne, 

His  honours  are  divine :  [known, 
His  church  shall  make  his  wonders 
For  there  his  glories  shine. 

4  How  holy  is  his  name ! 
How  terrible  his  praise ! 

Justice,  and  truth,  and  judgment  join 
In  all  his  works  of  grace. 


142,  143 


INTERCESSION  OF  CHRIST 


144,  145 


INTERCESSION  OF  CHRIST. 
■1/19      Hymn  36.   B.  2.   S.  M.  ^ 

l.^^f  Thacher,  St.  Thomas. 

CfirisVs  intsrccssion. 

ELL,  the  Redeemer's  gone 
T'  appear  before  our  God, 
To  sprinkle  o'er  the  flaming  throne 
With  his  atoning  blood. 

2  No  fiery  vengeance  now, 

Nor  burning  wrath  comes  down ; 
If  justice  call  for  sinners'  blood, 
The  Saviour  shows  his  own. 

3  Before  his  Father's  eye 
Our  humble  suit  he  moves ; 

The  Jb^ather  lays  his  thunder  by. 
And  looks,  and  smiles,  and  loves. 

4  Now  may  our  joyful  tongues 
Our  Maker's  honour  sing ; 

Jesus,  the  Priest,  receives  our  songs. 
And  bears  them  to  the  King. 

5  [We  bow  before  his  face. 
And  sound  his  glories  high ; 

*Hosanna  to  the  God  of  grace, 
'Who  lays  his  thunder  by.] 

G   *  On  earth  thy  mercy  reigns, 
*  And  triumphs  all  above  ;' 
But,  Lord,  how  weak  are  mortal  strains. 
To  speak  immortal  love. 

7    [How  jarring  and  how  low 
Are  all  the  notes  we  sing! 
Sweet  Saviour,  tune  our  songs  anew, 
And  they  shall  please  the  King.] 

jjQ      Hymxx37.   B.  2.   CM.  ^ 

York,  Braintree. 
The  same. 

IIFT  up  your  eyes  to  the  heavenly 
^  Where  your  Redeemer  stays :  [seat, 
Kind  Intercessor,  there  he  sits. 
And  loves,  and  pleads,  and  prays. 

2  'Twas  well,  my  soul,  he  died  for  thee, 
And  shed  his  vital  blood  ; 
Appeas'd  stern  justice  on  the  tree. 
And  then  arose  to  God. 

3 Petitions  now,  and  praise  may  rise. 

And  saints  their  offerings  bring ; 
The  Priest,  with  his  own  sacrifice. 
Presents  them  to  the  King. 

4  [Let  Papists  trust  what  names  they 

please, 

Their  saints  and  angels  boast ; 
We've  no  such  advocates  as  these. 
Nor  pray  to  th'  heavenly  host] 

5  Jesus  alone  shall  bear  my  cries 

Up  to  his  Father's  throne  ; 
He,  dearest  Lord,  perfumes  my  sighs. 
And  sweetens  every  groan. 
6* 


6  [Ten  thousand  praises  to  the  King ; 
Hosanna  in  the  highest; 
Ten  thousand  thanks  our  spirits  bring 
To  God  and  to  his  Christ.] 

1  44     Hymn  145.   B.  I.   C.  M.  ^ 

Ciir::;tina.s,  Rochester. 
Christ  and  Aaron. 

TESUS,  in  thee  our  eyes  behold 

A  thousand  glories  more 
Than  the  rich  gems  and  polish'd  gold 
The  sons  of  Aaron  wore. 

2  They  first  their  own  burnt  offerings 

brought, 
To  purge  themselves  from  sin ; 
Thy  life  was  pure,  without  a  spot, 
And  all  thy  nature  clean. 

3  [Fresh  blood,  as  constant  as  the  day, 

Was  on  their  altar  spilt ; 
But  thy  one  offering  takes  away, 
Forever,  all  our  guilt] 

4  [Their  priesthood  ran  through  several 

For  mortal  was  their  race  ;  [hands, 
Thy  never-changing  office  stands 
Eternal  as  thy  days.] 

5  [Once,  in  the  circuit  of  a  year, 

With  blood,  but  not  his  own, 
Aaron  within  the  veil  appears 
Before  the  golden  throne. 

6  But  Christ,  by  his  own  powerful  blooa 

Ascends  above  the  skies. 
And  in  the  presence  of  our  God 
Shows  his  own  sacrifice.] 

7  Jesus,  the  King  of  glory,  reigns 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill, 
Looks  like  a  lamb  that  has  been  slain. 
And  wears  his  priesthood  still. 

8  He  ever  lives  to  intercede 

Before  his  Father's  face : 
Give  him,  my  soul,  thy  cause  to  plead, 
Nor  doubt  the  Father's  grace. 


145 


Hymn  12.   B.  2.  CM. 

Abridge,  Baiby. 
Christ  is  the  substance  of  the  Levitical.  priesthood^ 

THE  true  Messiah  now  appears, 
The  types  are  all  withdrawn : 
So  fly  the  shadows  and  the  stars, 
Before  the  rising  dawn. 

2  No  smoking  sweets,  nor  bleeding  lambs. 

Nor  kid,  nor  bullock  slain : 
Incense  and  spice,  of  costly  names, 
Would  all  be  burnt  in  vain. 

3  Aaron  must  fay  his  robes  away. 

His  mitre  and  his  vest. 
When  God  himself  comes  do^wn  to  be 
The  offering  and  the  priest 


146,  147        CHARACTERS  AND  OFFICES  OF  CHRIST. 


148,  149 


4  He  took  our  mortal  flesh,  to  show 

The  wonders  of  his  love  ; 
For  us  he  paid  his  life  below, 
And  prays  for  us  above. 

5  *  Father,'  he  cries,  '  forgive  their  sins, 

*  For  I  myself  have  died 
And  then  he  shows  his  open'd  veins, 
And  pleads  his  wounded  side. 

1  A  (I         Psalm  2.   S.  M.  ~~# 

Silver-Street,  Dover. 
Christ  dyirifr,  rising,  interceding,  and  reigning. 

["jl/j  AKER'and  sovereign  Lord 
1t_M-  Qf  heaven,  and  eartn,  and  seas. 
Thy  providence  confirms  thy  word, 
And  answers  thy  decrees. 

2  The  things  so  long  foretold 
By  David,  are  fulfilPd, 

When  Jews  and  Gentiles  join  to  slay 
'  Jesus,  thine  holy  child.] 

3  Why  did  the  Gentiles  rage. 
And  Jews,  with  one  accord, 

Bend  all  their  counsels  to  destrt 
Th'  Anointed  of  the  Lord.^ 

4  Rulers  and  kings  agree 
To  form  a  vain  design ; 

Against  the  Lord  their  powers  unite, 
Against  his  Christ  they  join. 

5  The  Lord  derives  their  rage. 
And  will  support  his  throne  ; 

He  who  hath  rais'd  him  from  the  dead 
Hath  own'd  him  for  his  Son. 
Pause. 

G   Now  he's  ascended  high, 
And  asks  to  rule  the  earth; 
The  merit  of  his  blood  he  pleads. 
And  pleads  his  heavenly  birth. 

7  He  asks,  and  God  bestows 
A  large  inheritance  ; 

Far  as  the  world's  remotest  ends 
His  kinofdom  shall  advance. 

8  The  nations  that  rebel 
Must  feel  his  iron  rod ; 

He'll  vindicate  those  honours  weH 
Which  he  received  from  God. 

9  [Be  wise,  ye  rulers,  now. 
And  worship  at  his  throne  ; 

With  trembling  joy,  ye  people,  bow 
To  God's  exalted  Son. 

10  If  once  his  wrath  arise, 
Ye  perish  on  the  place ; 

Then  blessed  is  the  soul  that  flies 
For  refuge  to  his  grace.] 

1  J.7      Psalm  2.    C.  M.        #  or  b 

Dundee,  Bath. 
Tlie  same. 

HY  did  the  nations  join  to  slay 
The  Lord's  anointed  Son.^ 


W 


Why  did  they  cast  his  laws  away, 

And  tread  his  gospel  down  ? 
2  The  Lord,  who  sits  above  the  skies. 
Derides  their  rage  below; 
He  speaks  with  vengeance  in  his  eyes, 
And  strikes  their  spirits  through. 
3 'I  call  him  my  eternal  Son, 
*  And  raise  him  from  the  dead ; 
*I  make  my  holy  hill  his  throne, 
'And  wide  his  kingdom  spread. 
4*  Ask  me,  my  Son,  and  then  enjoy 
'The  utmost  heathen  lands: 
'  Thy  rod  of  iron  shall  destroy 
'The  rebel  who  withstands.' 

5  Be  w^ise,  ye  rulers  of  the  earth, 

Obey  th'  anointed  Lord, 
Adore  the  King  of  heavenly  birth, 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 

6  With  humble  love  address  his  throne. 

For  if  he  frown,  ye  die ; 
Those  are  secure,  and  those  alone. 
Who  on  his  grace  rely. 

CHARACTERS  AND  OFFICES 
OF  CHRIST. 

148 


Hymn  13.   B.  1.   L.  M. 

Gloucester,  Leeds,  China. 

The  So7i  of  Ood  incarnate ;  or,  the  titles  and  tJiA 
kingdom  of  Christ, 

rilHE  lands  that  long  in  darkness  lay 
Now  have  beheld  a  heavenly  light 
Nations  that  sat  in  death's  cold  shade 
Are  blest  with  beams  divinely  bright. 

2  The  virgin's  promis'd  Son  is  born  ; 
Behold  th'  expected  Child  appear ! 
What  shall  his  names  or  titles  be  7 
'The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor!' 

3  [This  infant  is  the  Mighty  God, 
Come  to  be  suckled  and  adored ; 
Th'  Eternal  Father,  Prince  of  Peace, 
The  Son  of  David,  and  his  Lord.] 

4  The  government  of  earth  and  seas 
Upon  nis  shoulders  shall  be  laid  ; 
His  wide  dominion  still  increase, 
And  honours  to  his  name  be  paid. 

5  Jesus,  the  holy  Child,  shall  sit 
High  on  his  father  David's  throne  ; 
Shall  crush  his  foes  beneath  his  feet, 
And  reign  to  ages  yet  unknown. 

1 4Q    Hymn  132.   B.  2.   C.  M.  S 

Cambridge,  Clifford. 
Tlie  ojfices  of  Christ. 

WE  bless  the  Prophet  of  the  Lord, 
That  comes  with  truth  and  grace  ; 
Jesus,  thy  Spirit  and  thy  word 
Shall  lead  us  in  thy  ways. 


150 


CHARACTERS  AND  OFFICES  OF  CHRIST.  *  151 


2  We  reverence  our  High-Priest  above, 
Who  offered  up  his" blood ;  . 
And  lives  to  carry  on  his  love, 
I  *      By  pleading  with  our  God. 

8  We  honour  our  exalted  King ; 
How  sweet  are  his  commands ! 
lie  guards  our  souls  from  hell  and  sin, 
By  his  Almighty  hands. 

4Hosanna  to  his  glorious  name, 
Who  saves  by  different  ways  ; 
His  mercies  lay  a  sovereign  claim 
To  our  immortal  praise. 


150 


Hymn  146.   B.  1.   L.  M.  # 

Wells,  Antigua. 
Characters  of  Christ,  borrowed  from  iiianimate  things. 

O,  worship  at  Immanuel's  feet, 
See  in  his  face  what  wonders  meet ! 
Earth  is  too  narrow  to  express 
His  worth,  his  glory,  or  his  grace.] 

2  [The  whole  creation  can  afford 
But  some  faint  shadows  of  my  Lord  ; 
Nature,  to  make  his  beauties  known. 
Must  mingle  colours  not  her  own.] 

3  [Is  he  compared  to  wine  or  bread  ? 
Dear  Lord,  our  souls  would  thus  be  fed : 
That  flesh,  that  dying,  blood  of  thine. 
Is  bread  of  life,  is  heavenly  wine.] 

4  [Is  he  a  tree  ?  The  world  receives 
Salvation  from  his  healing  leaves  : 
That  righteous  branch,  that  fruitful 

bough 

Is  David's  root  and  offspring  too.] 

5  [Is  he  a  rose  ?  Not  Sharon  yields 
Such  fragrancy  in  all  her  fields  : 
Or  if  the  lily  he  assume. 

The  valleys  bless  the  rich  perfume.] 

6  [Is  he  a  vine  ?  His  heavenly  root 
Supplies  the  boughs  with  life  and  fruit : 
O  let  a  lasting  union  join 

My  soul  to  Christ  the  living  vine  !] 

7  [Is  he  the  head  ?  Each  member  lives, 
And  owns  the  vital  powers  he  gives  ; 
The  saints  below,  and  saints  above, 
Join'd  by  his  Spirit  and  his  love.] 

8  [Is  he  a  fountain  ?  There  I  bathe. 
And  ileal  the  plague  of  sin  and  death  ; 
These  waters  all  my  soul  renew, 
And  cleanse  my  spotted  garments  too.] 

9  [Is  he  a  fire  ?  He'll  purge  my  dross  ; 
But  the  true  gold  sustains  no  loss  ; 
Like  a  refiner  shall  he  sit, 

And  tread  the  refuse  Avith  his  feet.] 

10  [[s  he  a  rock  ?  How  firm  he  proves  ! 
The  Rock  of  Ages  never  moves  ; 


Yet  the  sweet  streams  that  from  him  flow 
Attend  us  all  the  desert  through.] 

11  [Is  he  a  way  ?  He  leads  to  God  ; 
The  path  is  drawn  in  lines  of  blood  ; 
There  would  I  walk,  with  hope  and  zeal, 
Till  I  arrive  at  Z  ion's  hill.] 

12  [Is  he  a  door  ?  I'll  enter  in  : 
Behold  the  pastures  large  and  green  I 
A  paradise — divinely  fair  ; 

None  but  the  sheep  have  freedom  there.] 

13  [Is  he  design'd  a  corner-stone 
For  men  to  build  tkeir  heaven  upon  ? 
I'll  make  him  my  foundation  too, 
Nor  fear  the  plots  of  hell  below.] 

14  [Is  he  a  temple  ?  I  adore 

Th'  indwelling  majesty  and  power  j 
And  still  to  this  most  holy  place. 
Whene'er  I  pray,  I  turn  my  face.] 

15  [Is  he  a  star  ?  He  breaks  the  night. 
Piercing  the  shades  with  dawning  fight ; 
I  know  his  glories  from  afar, 

I  know  the  bright,  the  morning-star.] 

16  [Is  he  a  sun  ?  His  beams  are  grace. 
His  course  is  joy,  and  righteousness  ; 
Nations  rejoice  when  he  appears 

To  chase  their  clouds,  and  dry  their  tears.^ 

17  [O  let  me  climb  those  higher  skies, 
Where  storms  and  darkness  never  rise  ; 
There  he  displays  his  power  abroad. 
And  shines  and  reigns  th'  Incarnate  God.] 

18  [Nor  earth,  nor  seas,  nor  sun,  nor  stars, 
Nor  heaven  his  full  resemblance  bears : 
His  beauties  we  can  never  trace, 

Till  we  behold  him  face  to  face.] 

151     Hymn  149.   B.  1.   L.  M. 

A^X         Green's  Hundredth,  Bath. 
1st  Part. 

The  offices  of  Christ. 

TOIN  all  the  names  of  love  and  power, 

That  ever  men  or  angels  bore  ; 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  his  worth, 
Or  set  Immanuel's  glory  forth. 

2  But  O  !  what  condescending  ways 
He  takes  to  teach  his  heavenly  grace  I 
My  eyes  with  joy  and  wonder  see 
What  forms  of  love  he  bears  for  me. 

3  [The  '  Angel  of  the  covenant'  stands 
With  his  commission  in  his  hands, 
Sent  from  his  Father's  milder  throne, 
To  make  the  great  salvation  known.] 

4  [Great  Prophet  Met  me  bless  thy  name ; 
By  thee  the  joyful  tidings  came 

Of  wrath  appeas'd,  of  sins  forgiven, 
Of  hell  subdu'd  and  peace  with  Heaven. ! 


151 


CHARACTERS  AND 


OFFICES  OF  CHRIST. 


152,  153 


5  [My  bright  Example,  and  my  Guide, 
I  would  be  walking  near  thy  side  ; 

0  let  me  never  run  astray. 
Nor  follow  the  forbidden  way  !] 

6  [I  love  my  Shepherd  —  he  shall  keep 
My  wandering  soul  among  his  sheep : 
He  feeds  his  flock,  he  calls  their  names, 

*  And  in  his  bosom  bears  the  lambs.] 

7  [My  Surety  undertakes  my  cause. 
Answering  his  Father's  broken  laws ; 
Behold  my  soul  at  freedom  set, 

My  Surety  paid  the  dreadful  debt] 

8  [Jesus,  my  great  High  Priest,  has  died  — 

1  seek  no  sacrifice  beside  ; 

His  blood  did  once  for  all  atone, 

And  now  he  pleads  before  the  throne.] 

9  [My  Advocate  appears  on  high  — 
The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by ; 
Not  all  that  earth  or  hell  can  say 
Shall  turn  my  Father's  heart  away.] 

10  [  My  Lord,  my  Conqueror,  and  my  King, 
Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword  I  sing : 
Thme  is  the  victory,  and  I  sit 

A  joyful  subject  at  thy  feet.] 

1 1  [Aspire,  my  soul,  to  glorious  deeds  ; 
The  Captain  of  salvation  leads ; 
March  on,  nor  fear  to  win  the  day, 
Tho'  death  and  hell  obstruct  the  way.] 

12  [Should  death,  and  hell,  and  powers 

unknown 
Put  all  their  forms  of  mischief  on, 
I  shall  be  safe  ;  for  Christ  displays 
Salvation  in  more  sovereign  ways.] 


+r 


1  51     Hymn  147.   B.  1.   L.  M. 

Xt/X  Truro,  Newcourfe. 

2d  Part. 

The  names  and  titles  of  Christ. 

[THIIS  from  the  treasures  of  his  word 

I  borrow  titles  for  my  Lord : 
Nor  art  nor  nature  can  supply 
Sufficient  forms  of  majesty. 

2  Bright  image  of  the  Father's  face, 
Shining  with  undiminish'd  rays  ; 
Th'  eternal  God's  eternal  Son, 
The  heir  and  partner  of  his  throne.] 

3  The  Kin^y  of  kings,  the  Lord  most  high 
Writes  his  own  name  upon  his  thigh  ; 
He  wears  a  garment  dipp'd  in  blood. 
And  breaks  the  nations  with  his  rod. 

4  Where  grace  can  neither  melt  nor  move, 
Tnc  LamD  resents  his  injur'd  love  ; 
Awakes  his  wrath  without  delay. 

And  Judah's  Lion  tears  the  prey. 

5  But  when  for  works  of  peace  he  comes. 
What  winning  titles  he  assumes, — 


*  Light  of  the  world,  and  Life  of  men 
Nor  bears  those  characters  in  vain. 

6  With  tender  pity  in  his  heart, 
He  acts  the  Mediator's  part ; 

A  friend  and  brother  he  appears. 
And  well  fulfils  the  names  he  wears. 

7  At  l  ength  the  Judge  his  throne  ascends, 
Divides  the  rebels  from  his  friends, 
And  saints  in  full  fruition  prove 

His  rich  variety  of  love. 


1  Hy3in  61.   B.  1.   L.  M.  ^ 

^\J^  97tli  Psalm,  Ncwcourt. 

Christ  our  High  Priest  and  King ;  and Christ 
coming  to  judgment. 

NOW  to  the  Lord,  that  makes  us  know 
The  wonders  of  his  dying  love. 
Be  humble  honours  paid  below. 
And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 

2  'Twas  he  that  cleans'd  our  foulest  sins, 
And  wash'd  us  in  his  richest  blood  ; 
'Tis  he  that  makes  us  priests  and  kings 
And  brings  us,  rebels,  near  to  God. 

3  To  Jesus,  our  atoning  Priest, 
To  Jesus,  our  superior  King, 
Be  everlasting  power  confess'd^ 
And  every  tongue  his  glory  sing. 

4  Behold  on  flying  clouds  he  comes. 
And  every  eye  shall  see  him  move  ; 
Though  with  our  sins  we  pierc'd  him  onct 
Then  he  displays  his  pardoning  love. 

5  The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail. 
While  we  rejoice  to  see  the  day : 
Come,  Lord,  nor  let  thy  promise  fail, 
Nor  let  thy  chariots  long  delay. 


1  Hymn  148.   B.  1.   H.  M.  il: 

XfJtf  Portsmouth,  Harwich. 

1st  Part. 

The  names  and  titles  of  Christ. 

ITH  cheerful  voice  I  sing, 
The  titles  of  my  Lord, 
And  borrow  all  the  names 
Of  honour  from  his  word. 
Nature  and  art       Sufficient  forms 
Can  ne'er  supply    Of  majesty. 

I   In  Jesus  we  behold 

His  Father's  glorious  face, 
Shining  forever  bright 
With  mild  and  lovely  rays. 


Th'  eternal  God's 
Eternal  Son 


Inherits  and 
Partakes  the  throne.] 


The  sovereign  King  of  kings. 
The  Lord  of  lords  most  high, 
Writes  his  own  name  upon 
His  garment  and  his  thigh. 


153 


ADDRESSES 


TO  CHRIST, 


154 


His  name  is  call'd 
« The  word  of  God,' 


He  rules  the  earth 
With  iron  rod. 


4  Where  promises  and  grace 
Can  neither  melt  nor  move, 
The  angry  Lamb  resents 
The  injuries  of  his  love  ; 

Awakes  his  wrath    As  lions  roar 
Without  delay,       And  tear  the  prey. 

5  But  when  for  works  of  peace 
The  great  Redeemer  comes, 
What  gentle  characters, 
What  titles  he  assumes : 

Light  of  the  world  I  Nor  will  he  bear 
And  Life  of  men  ;'|Those  names  in  vain. 

6  Immense  compassion  reigns 
In  our  ImmanuePs  heart. 
When  he  descends  to  act 
A  Mediator's  part: 

He  is  a  friend, 
And  brother  too ; 

7  At  length  the  Lord,  the  Judge, 
His  awful  throne  ascends, 
And  drives  the  rebels  far 
From  favourites  and  friends : 


Divinely  kind, 
Divinely  true. 


Then  shall  the  saints 
Completely  prove 


The  heights  &  depths 
Of  all  his  love. 


Hymn  150.   B.  1.   H.  M.  :H= 

Portsmouth,  St.  Philips. 


J' 


153 

2d  Part. 

The  offices  of  Christ. 

OIN  all  the  glorious  names 
Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
That  ever  mortals  knew. 
That  angels  ever  bore : 
All  are  too  mean        Too  mean  to  set 
To  speak  his  worth.    My  Saviour  forth. 

2   But,  O  what  gentle  t!*^ms, 
What  condescending  ways 
Doth  our  Redeemer  use 
To  teach  his  heavenly  grace ! 


Mine  eyes  with  joy 
And  wonder  see 


What  forms  of  love 
He  bears  for  me. 

[Array'd  in  mortal  flesh, 
lie,  like  ah  angel,  stands 
And  holds  the  promises 
And  pardons  in  his  hands : 


Commission'd  from 
His  Father's  throne. 


To  make  his  grace 
To  mortals  known.] 


4  [Great  Prophet  of  my  God, 

My  tongue  would  bless  thy  name ; 
.  By  thee  the  joyful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came  ; 
The  joyful  news  Of  hell  subdu'd, 
Of  sins  forgiven.  And  peace  with  Heav'n  ] 

5  I  Be  thou  my  Counsellor, 
My  Pattern  and  my  Guide ; 


And  through  this  desert  land 
Still  keep  me  near  thy  side. 
O  let  my  feet        Nor  rove,  nor  seek 
Ne'er  run  astray,    The  crooked  way.] 

6    [I  love  my  Shepherd's  voice ; 
jSis  watchful  eyes  shall  keep 
My  wandering  soul  among 
The  thousands  of  his  sheep : 


His  bosom  bears 
The  tender  lambs.] 


He  feeds  his  flock ^ 
He  calls  their  names ; 

7  [To  this  dear  Surety's  hand 
Will  I  commit  my  cause ; 
He  answers  and  fulfils 

His  Father's  broken  laws. 
Behold  my  soul     My  Surety  paid 
At  freedom  set !    The  dreadful  debt.] 

8  [Jesus,  my  great  High  Priest, 
Offer'd  his  blood,  and  died: 
My  guilty  conscience  seeks 
No  sacrifice  beside. 

His  powerful  blood  And  now  it  pleads 


Did  once  atone  ; 


Before  the  throne.] 


9    [My  Advocate  appears 
For  my  defence  on  high; 
The  Father  bows  his  ear, 
And  lays  his  thunder  by. 


Not  all  that  hell 


Shall  turn  his  heart, 


Or  sin  can  say      His  love  away.] 

10  [My  dear  Almighty  Lord, 
My  Conqueror  and  my  King, 
Thy  sceptre,  and  thy  sword, 
Thy  reigning  grace,  I  sing. 

Thine  is  the  power  ;  In  willing  bonds 
Behold  I  sit  Before  thy  feet.] 

11  [Now  let  my  soul  arise, 
And  tread  the  tempter  down; 
My  Captain  leads  me  forth 
To  conquest  and  a  crown. 

^  feeble  saint        Tho'  death  and  hell 
Shall  win  the  day,    Obstruct  the  way.]  — 

12  Should  all  the  hosts  of  death. 
And  powers  of  hell  unknown. 
Put  their  most  dreadful  forms 
Of  rage  and  mischief  on, 

I  shall  be  safe  ;        Superior  pow.^r 
For  Christ  displays  And  guardian  grace. 

ADDRESSES  TO  CHRIST. 
1  Pi  A     Hymn  62.   B.  1.   C.  M.  # 

Melody,  Swanwick. 

Christ  Jesiis,  the  Lamb  of  Oody  worshipped  by  all 
the  creation, 

COME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
With  angels  round  the  throne  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues; 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2 '  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,'  they  cry,  ^ 
*To  be  exalted  thus;' 


ADDRESSES  TO  CHRIST. 


156,  157 


^Worthy  the  Lamb,'  our  lips  reply, 
*For  he  was  slain  for  us.' 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honour  and  power  divine; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high. 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 

5  Thp  whnlp  r.TPntiDTi  inin  in  nnp 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him,  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

Who  can  resist  thy  heavenly  love, 
Or  trifle  with  thy  blood  ? 

2  'Tis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death 

The  Father  smiles  again; 
'Tis  by  thine  interceding  breath 
Tke  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

3  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find ; 
The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  Immanuel's  face  appear, 

My  hope,  my  joy  begins : 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear. 
His  grace  removes  my  sins. 

5  W^hile  .Tews  on  their  own  law  rely, 

And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast, 
I  love  th'  incarnate  mystery, 
And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 

j  55     Hymn  1.   B.  1.   C.  M.  ^ 

Parma,  Devizes. 

1  St  Part. 

A  new  song  to  the  Lamb  that  icas  slain. 

OEHOLD  the  fflories  of  the  Lamb, 

Amidst  his  Father's  throne : 
Prepare  new  honours  for  his  name. 
And  songs  before  unknown. 

2  Let  elders  worship  at  his  feet, 

The  church  adore  around. 
With  vials  full  of  odours  sweet. 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 

3  Those  are  the  prayers  of  all  the  saints. 

And  these  the  hymns  they  raise  : 
Jesus  is  kind  to  our  complaints. 
He  loves  to  hear  our  praise. 

4  [Eternal  Father,  who  shall  look 

Into  thy  secret  -  will  ? 
Who  but  the  Son  shall  take  that  book. 
And  open  every  seal.^ 

5  He  shall  fulfil  thy  great  decrees. 

The  Son  deserves  it  well ; 
Lo'i  in  his  hand  the  sovereign  keys 
Of  heaven,  and  death,  and  hell !] 

6  Now  to  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain. 

Be  endless  blessings  paid ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy  remain 
Forever  on  thy  head. 

7  Thou  hast  redeem'd  our  souls  with  blood, 

Hast  set  the  prisoners  free  ; 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 

R  '^Plnp  wnrlric;  of  natiifP  nnri  nF  crrnpp 

%J   X  XXv/     W  tJX  IvAO    yjl.    XXCLLLllC     CllXvX    CtI  iiXClV>V? 

Are  put  beneath  thy  power ; 
Then  shorten  these  delaying  days. 
And  bring  the  promised  hour. 

1  X(\     HyjMN  49.   B.  1.   C.  M.  ^ 

Abridge,  Stade. 
The  worJis  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

TTOW  strong  thine  arm  is,  mighty  God! 

Who  would  not  fear  thy  name  ? 
Jesus,  how  sweet  thy  graces  are ! 
Who  would  not  love  the  Lamb  ? 

2  He  has  done  more  than  Moses  did. 

Our  Prophet  and  our  King; 
From  bonds  of  hell  he  freed  our  souls 
And  taught  our  lips  to  sing. 

3  In  the  Red  Sea,  by  Moses'  hand, 
'The  Egyptian  host  was  drown'd ; 

But  his  own  blood  hides  all  our  sins, 
And  guilt  no  more  is  found. 

4  When  through  the  desert  Israel  went 

With  manna  they  were  fed ; 
Our  Lord  invites  us  to  his  flesh, 
And  calls  it  living  bread. 

5  Moses  beheld  the  promised  land. 

Yet  never  reach'd  the  place  ; 
But  Christ  shall  bring  his  followers  home 
To  see  his  Father's  face. 

6  Then  shall  our  love  and  joy  be  full. 

And  feel  a  warmer  flame. 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

1  57     Hymn  79.   B.  2.   C.  M.  ^ 

^  ■           Stade,  Irish,  Swanvvick. 

Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

"pLUNG'D  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 
^  We  wretched  sinners  lay. 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 
Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes,  the  Prince  of  Grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief ; 
He  saw  —  and  (0,  amazing  love!) 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

1          Hymn  148.   B.  2.   C.  M.  ^ 

St.  Anns.  Barbv. 

2d  Part. 

Ood  recovciled  in  Christ. 

T^EAREST  of  all  the  names  above, 
"  My  Jesus,  and  my  God! 

158,  159 


ADDRESSES  TO  CHRIST, 


159 


3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled, 
Enter'd  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  He  spoil'd  the  powers  of  darkness  thus, 

And  brake  our  iron  chains ; 
Jesus  has  freed  our  captive  souls 
From  everlasting  pains. 

5  [In  vain  the  baffled  prince  of  hell 

His  cursed  projects  tries ; 
We  that  were  doom'd  his  endless  slaves 
Are  rais'd  above  the  skies.] 

6  0!  for  his  love,  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break. 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

7  [Yes,  we  will  praise  thee,  dearest  Lord, 

Our  souls  are  all  on  flame  : 
Hosanna,  round  the  spacious  earth. 
To  thine  adored  name ! 

8  Angels,  assist  our  mighty  joys  ; 

Strike  all  your  harps  oi  gold  ; 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes. 
His  love  can  ne'er  be  told,] 


158 


Hymn  63.   B.  1.  •L.  M.  # 

Old  Hundred,  Danstan. 
Chrht's  humiliation  and  exaltation. 

'HAT  equal  honours  shall  we  bring 
To  thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  the  Lamb, 
When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing, 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name  ? 

2  Worthy  is  he  that  once  was  slain. 
The  Prince  of  life,  that  groan'd  and  died; 
Worthy  to  rise,  and  live  and  reign 

At  his  almighty  Father's  side. 

3  Power  and  dominion  are  his  due. 
Who  stood  condemn'd  at  Pilate's  bar  ; 
Wisdom  belongs  to  Jesus  too, 

Tho'  he  was  charg'd  with  madness  here. 

4  All  riches  are  his  native  right, 
Yet  he  sustain'd  amazing  loss : 
To  him  ascribe  eternal  might. 
Who  left  his  weakness  on  the  cross. 

5  Honour  immortal  must  be  paid. 
Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn  ; 
While  glory  shines  around  his  head, 
And  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn. 

6  Blessings  forever  on  the  Lamb, 
Who  bore  the  curse  for  wretched  men; 
Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  name. 
And  every  creature  say,  Amen. 

1  f%q     Hymn  25.   B.  L   L.  M.  S 

-^^•^  Eaton,  China. 

1st  Part.         ^  vision  of  the  Lamb. 

ALL  mortal  vanities,  be  gone, 
Nor  tempt  my  eyes,  nor  tire  my  ears. 


Behold  amidst  th'  eternal  throne 
A  vision  of  the*Lamb  appears  ! 

2  [iijlory  his  fleecy  robe  adorns, 
JVjirk'd  with  the  bloody  death  he  bore  ; 
Seven  are  his  eyes,  and  seven  his  horns, 
To  speak  his  wisdom  and  his  power. 

3  Lo,  he  receives  a  sealed  book 
From  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne  ; 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  prevails  to  look 

On  dark  decrees,  and  things  unknown.] 

4  All  the  assembling  saints  around 
Fall  v/orshipping  before  the  Lamb, 
And  in  new  songs  of  gospel  sound 
Address  their  honours  to  his  name. 

5  [The  joy,  the  shout,  the  harmony 
J  lies  o'er  the  everlasting  hills  ; 

'  Worthy  art  thou  alone,'  they  cry, 
'  To  read  the  book,  to  loose  the  seals.'] 

6  Our  voices  join  the  heavenly  strain. 
And  with  transporting  pleasure  sing, 

'  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 
*  To  be  our  Teacher  and  our  King !' 

7  His  words  of  prophecy  reveal 
Eternal  counsels,  deep  designs  ; 
His  grace  and  vengeance  shall  fulfil 
The  peaceful  and  the  dreadful  lines. 

8  Thou  hast  redeem'd  our  souls  from  hell 
With  thine  invaluable  blood  ; 

And  wretches,  that  did  oncp  rebel. 
Are  now  made  favourites  of  their  God. 

9  Worthy  forever  is  the  Lord, 
That  died  for  treasons  not  his  own, 
By  every  tongue  to  be  adored. 
And  dwell  upon  his  Father's  throne. 


1  Hymn  21.   B.  2.   L.  M.  # 

JLUiy  Nantwich,  Dunstan. 

2d  Part. 

^  song'  of  praise  to  God  the  Redeemer. 

LET  the  old  heatiiens  tune  their  song 
Of  great  Diana,  and  of  Jove, 
But  the  sweet  theme  that  moves  my  tongiis 
Is  my  Redeemer  and  his  love. 

2  Behold  !  a  God  descends  and  dies, 
To  save  my  soul  from  gaping  hell ! 
How  the  black  gulf,  where  Satan  'ies, 
Yawn'd  to  receive  me  when  I  fell . 

3  How  justice  frown'd,and  vengeance  stood, 
To  drive  me  down  to  endless  pain  ! 
But  the  great  Son  propos'd  his  blood. 
And  heavenly  wrath  grew  mild  again. 

4  Infinite  lover !  gracious  Lord  ! 

To  thee  be  endless  honours  given : 
Thy  wondrous  name  shall  be  adored 
Round  the  wide  earth,  and  wider  heaven 


IGO,  161 


SCRIPTURE 


DOCTRINES 


161,  162 


1  af)     Hymn  5.   B.  2.   L.  M.  ^ 

X\f\J  Gloucester,  Portugal. 

Longing  to  praise  Christ  better. 

LORD,  when  my  thoughts  with  won- 
der roll 

O'er  the  sharp  sorrows  of  thy  soul, 
And  read  my  Maker's  broken  laws, 
Repair'd  and  honoured  by  thy  cross  ; — 

2  When  I  behold  death,  hell,  and  sin, 
Vanquish'd  by  that  dear  blood  of  thine, 
And  see  the  Man,  that  OToan'd  and  dy'd. 
Sit  glorious  by  his  Father's  side  ; 

3  My  passions  rise  and  soar  above  ; 

I'm  wing'd  with  faith,  and  fir'd  with  love; 
Fain  would  I  reach  eternal  things, 
And  learn  the  notes  that  Gabriel  sings. 

4  But  my  heart  fails,  my  tongue  complains 
For  want  of  their  immortal  strains  ; 
And  in  such  humble  notes  as  these 
Falls  far  below  thy  victories. 

5  Well,  the  kind  minute  must  a}>pear. 
When  we  shall  leave  these  bodies  here. 
These  clogs  of  clay — and  mount  on  high. 
To  join  the  songs  above  the  sky. 


DOCTRINES  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED. 


ADOPTION. 


Hymn  64.   B.  1.    S.  M. 

Calmar,  Germany,  Dover. 
1st  Part. 

BEHOLD  what  wondrous  grace 
The  Father  hath  bestow'd 
On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race. 
To  call  them  sons  of  God! 

2  'Tis  no  surprising  thing, 
That  we  should  be  unknown ; 

The  .Tewish  world  knew  not  their  King, 
God's  everlasting  Son. 

3  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made ; 
But  whan  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

4  A  hope  so  much  divine 
May  trials  well  endure. 

May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin. 
As  Christ  the  Lord  is  pure. 

5  If  in  my  Father's  love 
I  share  a  filial  part. 

Send  down  thy  Spirit  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

6  We  would  no  longer  lie. 

Like  slaves,  beneath  the  throne ; 
Our  faith  shall  Abba,  Father,  cry. 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 


IfJ]     Hymn  143.   B.  L  CM.  ^ 

Canterbury,  Dundee. 

2d  Part. 

Characters  of  the  children  of  God.  from  several 
Scriptures.. 

A  S  new  born  babes  desire  the  breast 
To  feed,  and  grow,  and  thrive ; 
So  saints  with  joy  the  gospel  taste, 
And  by  the  gospel  live. 

2  [With  inward  gust  their  heart  approves 

All  that  the  word  relates ; 
They  love  the  men  their  Father  loves, 
And  hate  the  works  he  hates.] 

3  [Not  all  the  flattering  baits  on  earth 

Can  make  them  slaves  to  lust ; 
They  can't  forget  their  heavenly  birth, 
Nor  grovel  in  the  dust. 

4  Not  ail  the  chains  that  tyrants  use 

Shall  bind  their  souls  to  vice : 
Faith,  like  a  conqueror,  can  produce 
A  thousand  victories.] 

5  [Grace,  like  an  uncorrupted  seed, 

Abides  and  reigns  within ; 
Immortal  principles  forbid 
The  sons  of  God  to  sin.] 

6  [Not  by  the  terrors  of  a  slave 

Do  they  perform  his  will. 
But  with  the  noblest  powers  they  have 
His  sweet  commands  fulfil,] 

7  They  find  access  at  every  hour 

To  God  within  the  veil ; 
Hence  they  derive  a  quickening  power, 
And  joys  that  never  fail. 

8  O  happy  souls !  O  glorious  state 

Of  overflowing  grace ! 
To  dwell  so  near  their  Father's  seat, 
And  see  his  lovely  face. 

9  Lord,  I  address  thy  heavenly  throne  ; 

Call  me  a  child  of  thine  ; 
Send  down  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son 
To  form  my  heart  divine. 

10  There  shed  thy  choicest  loves  abroad. 
And  make  my  comforts  strong : 

Then  shall  I  say,  '  My  Father,  God^' 
With  an  unwavering  tongue. 

ATONEMENT. 

IfJO    JPsalm40.  2d  Part.  CM. 
-■-^'^  Jordan,  Mear. 

T?ie  incarnation  and  sacrifice  of  Christ 

THUS  saith  the  Lord,  '  Your  work  is 
vain, 

*Give  your  burnt  offermgs  o'er  ; 
*  In  dying  goats  and  bullocks  slain 

'My  soul  delights  no  more.' 
2  Then  spake  the  Saviour, '  Lo,  I'm  here, 
'  My  God,  to  do  thy  will ; 


163 


COMMUNION  WITH  GOD. 


164,  165. 


'Whate'er  thy  sacred  books  declare, 
'Thy  servant  shall  fulfil. 

3 'Thy  law  is  ever  in  my  sight, 
*I  keep  it  near  my  heart; 
'Mine  ears  are  open  with  delight 
'To  what  thy  lips  impart.' 

4  And  see,  the  blest  Redeemer  comes  ! 

The  eternal  Son  appears ! 
And  at  the  appointed  time  assumes 
The  body  God  prepares. 

5  Much  he  reveal'd  his  Father's  grace, 

And  much  his  truth  he  show'd, 
And  preach'd  the  way  of  righteousness. 
Where  great  assemblies  stood. 

6  His  Father's  honour  touch'd  his  heart. 

He  pitied  sinners'  cries, 
And,  to  fulfil  a  Saviour's  part, 
Was  made  a  sacrifice. 

Pause. 

7  No  blood  of  beasts,  on  altars  shed. 

Could  wash  the  conscience  clean; 
But  the  rich  sacrifice  he  paid 
Atones  for  all  our  sin. 

8  Then  was  the  great  salvation  spread. 

And  Satan's  kingdom  shook ; 
Thus  by  the  woman's  promis'd  Seed 
The  serpent's  head  was  broke. 

r  .  

1  ao        Psalm  40.   L.  M.  ^ 

Batli;  Hebron. 

Christ  our  sacrifice. 

THE  wonders,  Lord,  thy  love  has 
wrought. 

Exceed  our  praise,  surmount  our  thought : 

Should  I  attempt  the  long  detail. 

My  speech  would  faint,  my  numbers  fail. 

2  No  blood  of  beasts,  on  altars  spilt. 
Can  cleanse  the  souls  of  men  from  guilt ; 
But  thou  hast  set  before  our  eyes 

An  all-sufficient  sacrifice. 

3  Lo !  thine  eternal  Son  appears ; 
To  thy  designs  he  bows  his  ears ; 
Assumes  a  body,  well  prepared. 
And  well  performs  a  work  so  hard. 

4 'Behold,  I  come,'  (the  Saviour  cries. 
With  love  and  duty  in  his  eyes,) 
'  I  come  to  bear  the  heavy  load 
'  Of  sins,  and  do  thy  will,  my  God. 

5 '  'Tis  written  in  thy  great  decree, 
'  'Tis  in  thy  book  foretold  of  me, 
'  I  must  fulfil  the  Saviour's  part ; 
'  And,  lo !  thy  law  is  in  my  heart. 

6 '  I'll  magnify  thy  holy  law, 
'  And  rebels  to  obedience  draw, 
*  When  on  my  cross  I'm  lifted  high, 
'  Or  to  my  crown  above  the  sky. 


7 '  The  Spirit  shall  descend,  and  show 
'  What  thou  hast  done,  and  what  I  do ; 
'  The  wondering  world  shall  learn  thy 
grace, 

'  Thy  wisdom  and  thy  righteousness.* 


164 

1st  Part. 


Hymn  155.   B.  2.   C.  M. 

Marlow,  St.  Anns. 
Christ  our  passover. 


LO,  the  destroying  angel  flies 
To  Pharaoh's  stubborn  land! 
The  pride  and  flower  of  Egypt  dies 
By  his  vindictive  hand. 

2  He  pass'd  the  tents  of  Jacob  o'er, 

Nor  pour'd  the  wrath  divine : 
He  saw  the  blood  on  every  door, 
And  blest  the  peaceful  sign. 

3  Thus  the  appointed  Lamb  must  bleed, 

To  break  the  Egyptian  yoke : 
Thus  Israel  is  from  bondage  freed, 
And  'scapes  the  angel's  stroke. 

4  Lord,  if  my  heart  were  sprinkled  too, 

With  blood  so  rich  as  thine. 
Justice  no  longer  would  pursue 
This  guilty  soul  of  mine. 

5  Jesus,  our  passover,  was  slain. 

And  has  at  once  procured 
Freedom  from  Satan's  heavy  chain, 
And  God's  avenging  sword. 


164 


HrMN  118.  B.  2.  L  M.  # 

Newcourt,  Antigua. 
2d  Part 

The  priesthood  of  Christ 

LOOD  has  a  voice  to  pierce  the  skies; 
Revenge !  the  blood  of  Abel  cries ; 
But  the  dear  stream,  when  Christ  was 
slain, 

Speaks  peace  as  loud  from  every  vein. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  from  God  on  high ; 
Behold  he  lays  his  vengeance  by  ; 
And  rebels,  that  deserve  his  sword. 
Become  the  favourites  of  the  Lord. 

3  To  Jesus  let  our  praises  rise. 
Who  gave  his  life  a  sacrifice  : 
Now  he  appears  before  his  God, 
And  for  our  pardon  pleads  his  blood. 

COMMUNION  WITH  GOD. 

Psalm  23.   L.  M.  # 

Newcourt,  Hague. 
Ood  our  shepherd. 

MY  shepherd  is  the  living  Lord ; 
Now  shall  my  wants  be  well  sup- 
His  providence  and  holy  word   [ply'a ; 
Become  my  safety  and  my  guide. 


160 


SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 


167.  It>d 


2  In  pastures  where  salvation  grows 
He  makes  me  feed,  he  makes  me  rest ; 
There  living  water  gently  flows. 
And  ail  the  food's  divinely  blest. 

3* My  wandering  feet  his  ways  mistake, 
But  he  restores  my  soul  to  peace  ; 
And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake, 
In  the  fair  paths  of  righteousness. 

4  Though  I  walk  through  the  gloomy  vale, 
Where  death  and  all  its  terrors  are, 
My  heart  and  hope  shall  never  fail, 
Eor  God  my  shepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  Amid  the  darkness  and  the  deeps. 
Thou  art  my  comfort,  thou  my  stay  ; 
Thy  staff  supports  my  feeble  steps, 
Thy  rod  directs  my  doubtful  way. 

6  The  sons  of  earth  and  sons  of  hell 
Gaze  at  thy  goodness,  and  repine 
To  see  my  table  spread  so  well. 
With  living  bread  and  cheerful  wine. 

7  [How  I  rejoice,  when  on  my  head 
Thy  Spirit  condescends  to  rest ! 
'Tis  a  divine  anointing,  shed 
Like  oil  of  gladness  at  a  feast. 

8  Surely  the  mercies  of  the  Lord 
Attend  his  household  all  their  days  ; 
There  will  I  dwell  to  hear  his  word, 
To  seek  his  face,  and  sing  his  praise.] 

Psalm  23.    CM.  # 

Braintree,  Mear. 
The  same. 

Y  shepherd  will  supply  my  need, 
Jehovah  is  his  name  ; 
In  pastures  fresh  he  makes  me  feed. 
Beside  the  living  stream. 

2  He  brings  my  wandering  spirit  back. 
When  I  forsake  his  ways ; 
And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake. 
In  paths  of  truth  and  grace. 

S  When  I  walk  througli  the  shades  of  death, 
Thy  presence  is  my  stay ; 
A  word  of  thy  supporting  breath 
'  Drives  all  my  fears  away. 

4  Thy  hand,  in  sight  of  all  my  foes. 

Doth  still  my  table  spread ; 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
Thme  oil  anoints  my  head. 

5  The  sure  provisions  of  my  God 

Attend  me  all  my  days ; 
O  may  thine  house  be  mine  abode, 
And  all  my  work  be  praise. 

'3  There  would  1  find  a  settled  rest, 

(While  others  go  and  come) 
No  more  a  stranger,  nor  a  guest, 
But  like  £^  child  at  home. 


167 


PsAi.M  23.   S.  M. 

SliirlniuJ,  Caluiar. 

Tlie  6aiue,. 


mHE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is, 
I  shall  be  well  supply 'd  : 
Since  he  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 
Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 

Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim. 
And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  his  most  holy  name. 

4  While  he  affords  his  aid, 
I  cannot  yield  to  fear; 

Though  I  should  walk  through  death's 
dark  shade. 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  In  sight  of  all  my  foes 
Thou  dost  my  table  spread ; 

My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

6  The  bounties  of  thy  love 
Shall  crown  my  following  days ; 

Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove 
Nor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise. 

IgQ   Psalm  73.   2d  Part.  CM.  1^ 

Rochester,  Arundel. 
God  our  portion  here  and  hereafter. 

I^OD,  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 

My  help  forever  near. 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up. 
When  sinking  in  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,  Lord,  shall  guide  my  feet 

Through  this  dark  wilderness ; 
Thine  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat. 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 

3  Were  I  in  heaven  without  my  God, 

'Twould  be  no  joy  to  me ; 
And  while  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke, 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint, 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock. 
The  strength  of  every  saint. 

5  Behold,  the  sinners,  that  remove 

Far  from  thy  presence,  die ; 
Not  all  the  idol  gods  they  love 
Can  save  them  when  they  cry. 

6  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad. 
And  tell  the  world  my  joy.  -.^ 


161),  170 


COMMUNIOIN  WITH  GOD 


171,  172 


ifiO     Hymn  94.   B.  2.   CM.  ^ 

St.  Ann's,  Abridge. 

Qod  my  only  happiness. 

MY  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love, 
My  everlasting  all  I 
I've  none  but  thee  in  heaven  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  [What  empty  things  are  all  the  skies. 

And  this  inferior  clod ! 
There's  nothing  here  deserves  my  joys ; 
There's  nothing  like  my  God.] 

3  rj^^vain  the  bright,  the  burning  sun 

Scatters  his  feeble  light; 
'Tis  thy  sweet  beams  create  my  noon  ; 
If  thou  withdraw,  'tis  night. 

4  And  while  upon  my  restless  bed 

Among  the  shades  I  roll, 
If  my  Redeemer  shows  his  head, 
'Tis  morning  with  my  soul.] 

5  To  thee  I  owe  my  wealth,  and  friends, 

And  health,  and  safe  abode : 
Thanks  to  thy  name  for  meaner  things, 
But  they  are  not  my  God. 

6  How  vain  a  toy  is  glittering  wealth. 

If  once  compared  to  thee! 
Or  what's  my  safety,  or  my  health, 
Or  all  my  friends,  to  me  ? 

^7  Were  1  possessor  of  the  earth, 
And  call'd  the  stars  mine  own, 
Without  thy  graces,  and  thyself, 
I  were  a  wretch  undone. 

^  Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas. 
And  grasp  in  all  the  shore  ; 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  face, 
And  I  desire  no  more. 


170 


Hymn  93.   B.  2.   S.  M.  # 

Dover,  Pelliatn 
Ood  allf  and  in  all. 

Y  God,  my  life,  my  love, 
To  thee,  to  thee  I  call ; 
1  cannot  live  if  thou  remove. 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2    [Thy  shining  grace  can  cheer 
This  dungeon  where  I  dwell  : 
'Tis  paradise  when  thou  art  here ; 
If  thou  depart,  'tis  hell.] 

•j    [The  smilings  of  thy  face. 
How  amiable  they  are ! 
'Tis  heaven  to  rest  in  thine  embrace, 
And  no  where  else  but  there.] 

4  [To  thee,  and  thee  alone, 
The  angels  owe  their  bliss ; 

They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne. 
And  dwell  where  Jesus  is.] 

5  [Not  all  the  harps  above 
Can  make  a  heavenly  place. 


If  God  his  residence  remove, 
Or  but  conceal  his  face.] 

6  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky 

Can  one  delight  afford ;  4 
No,  not  a  drop  of  real  joy. 
Without  thy  presence.  Lord. 

7  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love, 
Where  all  my  pleasures  roll ; 

The  circle  where  my  passions  move. 
And  centre  of  my  soul. 

8  [To  thee  my  spirits  fly. 
With  infinite  desire  ; 

And  yet  how  far  from  thee  I  lie ! 
Dear  Jesus,  raise  me  higher.] 

171  Hymn  15.   B.  2.   L.  M.  ^ 

Eaton,  97th  Psalm. 
The  enjoyment  of  Christ;  or,  delight  in  vsorship 

FAR  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world 
be  gone ; 
Let  my  religious  hours  alone  ; 
Fain  would  niy  eyes  my  Saviour  see  ; 
I  wait  a  visit.  Lord,  from  thee  ! 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire  : 
Come,  my  dear  Jesus,  from  above. 
And  feed  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 

3  [The  trees  of  life  immortal  stand 
In  blooming  rows  at  thy  right  hand  ; 
And,  in  sweet  murmurs  by  their  side, 
Rivers  of  bliss  perpetual  glide. 

4  Haste  then,  but  with  a  smiling  face. 
And  spread  the  table  of  thy  grace ; 
Bring  down  a  taste  of  truth  divine, 
And  cheer  my  heart  with  sacred  wine.] 

5  Bless'd  Jesus,  what  delicious  fare  ! 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are ! 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace,  and  dying  love. 

6  Hail !  great  Immanuel,  all  divine  ! 
In  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine  : 
Thou  brightest,  sweetest,  fairest  One, 
That  eyes  have  seen,  or  angels  known 

1 72  Hymn  16.   B.  2.   L.  M. 

Portugal,  Dunstan,  Castle-Street. 

LORD,  what  a  heaven  of  saving  grace 
Shines  through  the  beauties  of  thy 
face. 

And  lights  our  passions  to  a  flame  ; 
Lord,  now  we  love  thy  charming  name 

2  When  I  can  say,  my  God  is  mine. 
When  I  can  feel  thy  glories  shine, 
I  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet. 
And  all  that  earth  calls  good  or  great. 

3  While  such  a  scene  of  sacred  joys 
Our  raptured  eyes  and  soul  employs. 


173,  174 


SCRIPTURE 


DOCTRINES. 


175,  176 


Here  we  could  sit,  and  gaze  away 
A  long,  an  everlasting  day. 

4  Well,  we  shall  quickly  pass  the  night, 
^>  :he  fair  coasts  of  perfect  light; 
Then  shall  our  joyful  senses  rove 
O'er  the  dear  object  of  our  love. 

5  [There  shall  we  drink  full  draughts  of 

bliss. 

And  pluck  new  life  from  heav'nly  trees; 
Yet  now  and  then,  dear  Lord,  bestow 
A  drop  of  heaven  on  worms  below. 

6  Send  comforts  down  from  thy  right  hand , 
While  we  pass  through  this  barren  land; 
And  in  thy  temple  let  us  see 

A  glimpse  of  love,  a  glimpse  of  thee.] 

COVENANT  OF  GRACE. 
17Q  Psalm  89.  1st  Part.  L.M.  b 

*-  All  Saints,  Carthage. 

The  covenant  made  with  Christ  f  or,  the  true  David. 

FOREVER  shall  my  song  record 
The  truth  and  mercy  of  the  Lord : 
Mercy  and  truth  forever  stand. 
Like  heaven,  establish'd  by  his  hand. 

2  Thus  to  the  Son  he  sware,  and  said, 

*  With  thee  my  covenant  first  is  made  ; 

*  In  thee  shall  dying  sinners  live ; 

*  Glory  and  grace  are  thine  to  give. 

3 '  Be  thou  my  Prophet,  thou  my  Priest ; 

*  Thy  children  shall  be  ever  blest ; 

*  Thou  art  my  chosen  King ;  thy  throne 

*  Shall  stand  eternal,  like  my  own. 

4 '  There's  none  of  all  my  sons  above 

*  So  much  my  image,  or  my  love : 

*  Celestial  powers  thy  subjects  are, 

*  Then  what  can  earm  to  thee  compare? 

5 '  David,  my  servant,  whom  I  chose. 
To  guard  my  flock,  to  crush  my  foes, 

*  And  raised  him  to  the  Jewish  throne, 

*  Was  but  a  shadow  of  my  Son.' 

6  Now  let  the  church  rejoice,  and  sing 
Jesus,  her  Saviour  and  her  King ; 
Angels  his  heavenly  wonders  show. 
And  saints  declare  his  works  below. 


174 


Psalm  89.  5th  Part.  C.  M.  b 

Arundel,  Bethlehem. 

7%e  covenant  of  grace  unchangeable;  or,  afflictions 
witJiout  rejection. 

*  "Y"ET  (saith  the  Lord)  if  David's  race, 

*The  children  of  my  Son, 

*  Should  break  my  laws,  abuse  my  grace, 

'  And  tempt  mine  anger  down ; 

2*  Their  sms  I'll  visit  with  the  rod, 
*  And  make  their  folly  smart ; 
*But  I'll  not  cease  to  be  their  God, 
'  Nor  from  my  truth  depart. 


3 '  My  covenant  I  will  ne'er  revoke, 
*  But  keep  my  grace  in  mind ; 
*  And  what  eternal  love  hath  spoke, 
'  Eternal  truth  shall  bind. 

4  *  Once  have  I  sworn,  (I  need  no  more) 

'And  pledg'd  my  holiness, 
*To  seal  the  sacred  promise  sure 
'To  David  and  his  race. 

5 '  The  sun  shall  see  his  offspring  rise, 

'And  spread  from  sea  to  sea, 
'Long  as  he  travels  round  the  skies, 
'To  give  the  nations  day. 

6 '  Sure  as  the  moon  that  rules  the  night, 

'His  kingdom  shall  endure, 
'  Till  the  fix'd  laws  of  shade  and  light, 
'Shall  be  observed  no  more.' 


1 75    Hymn  40.   B.  '2.   C.  M.  # 

'  Baldwin,  St.  Martins. 

Our  comfort  in  the  covenant  made  with  Christ. 

^^UR  God,  how  firm  his  promise  stands, 
^-^  E'en  when  he  hides  his  face ! 
He  trusts  in  our  Redeemer's  hands 
His  glory  and  his  grace. 

2  Then  why,  my  soul,  these  sad  complaints, 

Since  Christ  and  we  are  one  ? 
Thy  God  is  faithful  to  his  saints, 
Is  faithful  to  his  Son. 

3  Beneath  his  smiles  my  heart  has  liv'd, 

And  part  of  heaven  possess'd ; 
I  praise  his  name  for  grace  receiv'd, 
And  trust  him  for  the  rest. 


1 7fi    Hymn  139.   B.  2.   L.  M.  # 

•  ^  Bath,  Slade. 

Hope  in  the  covenant ;  or,  God's  pramise  and  truth 
unchangeable. 

HOW  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove 
To  rend  my  soul  from  thee,  my  God ; 
But  everlasting  is  thy  love, 
And  Jesus  seals  it  with  his  blood. 

i 

2  The  oath  and  promise  of  the  Lord 
Join  to  confirm  the  wondrous  grace  ; 
Eternal  power  performs  the  word. 
And  fills  all  heaven  with  endless  praise. 

3  Amidst  temptations  sharp  and  long, 
My  soul  to  this  dear  refuge  flies  ; 
Hope  is  my  anchor,  firm  and  strong. 
While  tempests  blow,  and  billows  rise. 

4  The  gospel  bears  my  spirit  up  , 
A  faithful  and  unchanging  God 
Lays  the  foundation  for  my  hope. 
In  oaths,  and  promises,  and  blood. 


177,  178 


DEPRAVITY  AND  FALL  OF  MAN. 


179,  180 


DEPRAVITY  AND  FALL  OF  MAN. 
177    Hymn  57.   B.  L   CM.  b 

•  •       Dundee,  Wantage,  Plymouth. 
Original  sin ;  or,  the  first  and  second  Adam. 

BACKWARD  with  humble  shame  we 
On  our  original ;  [look 
How  is  our  nature  dasli'd  and  broke, 
In  our  first  father's  fall!  ^ 

2  To  all  that's  good,  averse  and  blind, 

But  prone  to  all  that'^  ill ; 
What  dreadful  darkness  veils  our  mind ! 
How  obstinate  our  will! 

3  Conceived  in  sin  (O  wretched  state) 

Before  we  draw  our  breath. 
The  first  young  pulse  begins  to  beat 
Iniquity  and  death. 

4  How  strong  in  our  degenerate  blood 

The  old  corruption  reigns, 
And,  mingling  with  the  crooked  flood, 
w     Wanders  through  all  our  veins ! 

5  [Wild  and  unwholesome  as  the  root 

Will  all  the  branches  be  ; 
How  can  we  hope  for  living  fruit 
From  such  a  deadly  tree? 

6  What  mortal  power,  from  things  unclean, 

Can  pure  productions  bring? 
Who  can  command  a  vital  stream 
From  an  infected  spring?] 

7  Yet,  mighty  God,  thy  wondrous  love 

Can  make  our  nature  clean. 
While  Christ  and  grace  prevail  above 
The  tempter,  death,  and  sin. 

8  The  second  Adam  shall  restore 

The  ruins  of  the  first; 
Hosanna  to  that  Sovereign  Power 
That  new-creates  our  dust. 

■|7Q    HrMNl24.   B.  1.   L.  M.  b 

1.  I  O  Nuremburg,  Medvvay. 

The  first  and  second  Adam, 

DEEP  in  the  dust,  before  thy  throne, 
Our  guilt  and  our  disgrace  we  own : 
Great  God !  we  own  th'  unhappy  name 
Whence  spranc^our  nature  and  our  shame. 

2  Adam,  the  sinner :  at  his  fall. 
Death,  like  a  conqueror,  seized  us  all ; 
A  thousand  new-born  babes  are  dead, 
By  fatal  union  to  their  head. 

3  But  while  our  spirits,  fill'd  with  awe, 
Behold  the  terrors  of  thy  law, 

We  sing  the  honours  of  thy  grace, 
That  sent  to  save  our  ruin'd  race. 

4  We  sing  thy  everlasting  Son, 

Who  join'd  our  nature  to  his  own  ; 
7* 


Adam  the  second,  from  the  dust 
Raises  the  ruins  of  the  first. 

5  [By  the  rebellion  of  one  man, 
Through  all  his  seed  the  mischief  ran; 
And  by  one  man's  obedience  now, 
Are  all  his  seed  made  righteous  too.] 

6  Where  sin  did  reign  and  death  abound, 
There  have  the  sons  of  Adam  found 
Abounding  life  ; — there  glorious  grace 

Reitrns  through  the  Lord  .our  righteousness . 

1  70   Psalm  51.   J2d  Part.  L.  M.  b 

•  Dresden,  Maiden. 

Original  and  actual  sin  confessed. 

ORD;  I  am  vile,  conceived  in  sin, 
And  born  unholy  and  unclean  ; 
Sprung  from  the  man,  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  his  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death: 
Tliy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart ; 
But  we're  defiled  in  every  part. 

3  [Great  God,  create  my  heart  anew, 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true  ; 

0  make  me  wise  betimes,  to  see 
My  danger  and  my  remedy.] 

4  Behold,  I  fall  before  thy  face  ; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace  : 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

5  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast, 
Nor  hyssop  branch,nor  sprinkling  priest, 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

6  Jesus,  my  God,  thy  blood  alone 
Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone  ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow, 
No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  me  so. 

7  While  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  my  peace 
Nor  flesh  nor  soul  hath  rest  or  ease  ; 
Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  pardoning  voice. 
And  make  my  broken  bones  rejoice. 

1  QA   Psalm  51.  1st  Part.  *C.  M.  b 

Bedford,  St.  Anns. 
Original  and  actual  sin  confessed  and  pardoned. 

I ORD,  I  would  spread  my  sore  distress 
And  guilt  before  thine  eyes  ;  t 
Against  thy  laws,  against  thy  grace, 
How  high  my  crimes  arise ! 

2  Shouldst  thou  condemn  my  soul  to  hell, 

And  crush  my  flesh  to  dust. 
Heaven  would  approve  thy  vengeance 
And  earth  must  own  it  just.  [^\ell, 

31  from  the  stock  of  Adam  came, 
Unholy  and  unclean ; 


181,  182 


SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES 


183,  184! 


All  my  original  is  shame. 
And  all  my  nature  sin. 

4  Born  in  a  world  of  guilt,  I  drew 

Contagion  with  my  breath; 
And,  as  my  days  advanc'd,  I  grew 
A  juster  prey  for  death. 

5  Cleanse  me,  O  Lord,  and  cheer  my  soul 

With  thy  forgiving  love; 
O  make  my  broken  spirit  whole, 
And  bid  my  pains  remove. 

6  Let  not  thy  Spirit  quite  depart. 

Nor  drive  me  from  thy  face ; 
Create  anew  my  vicious  heart. 
And  fill  it  with  thy  grace. 

7  Then  will  I  make  thy  mercy  known 

Before  the  sons  of  men; 
Backsliders  shall  address  thy  throne, 
And  turn  to  God  again. 

IQl    Hymn  128.   B.  2.   CM.  h 

Howard,  York. 
Corrupt  nature  from  Adam. 

BLEST  with  the  joys  of  innocence, 
Adam,  our  father,  stood, 
Till  he  debas'd  his  soul  to  sense, 
And  ate  th'  unlawful  food. 

2  Now  we  are  born  a  sensual  race, 

To  sinful  joys  inclin'd  ; 
Reason  has  lost  its  native  place. 
And  flesh  enslaves  the  mind. 

3  While  flesh,  and  sense,  and  passion  reigns, 

Sin  is  the  sweetest  good ; 
We  fancy  music  in  our  chains, 
And  so  forget  the  load. 

4 Great  God!  renew  our  ruin'd  frame, 
Our  broken  powers  restore ; 
Inspire  us  with  a  heavenly  flame, 
And  flesh  shall  reign  no  more ! 

5  Eternal  Spirit,  write  thy  law 
Upon  our  inward  parts, 
And  let  the  second  Adam  draw 
His  image  on  our  hearts. 

182  Psalm  14.  1st  Part  CM.  b 

M.KJ^f  Canterbury,  Barby. 

By  nature  all  men  are  sinners. 

FOOLS  in  their  hearts  believe  and  say, 
*  That  all  religion's  vain  ; 
*  There  is  no  God  that  reigns  on  high, 
*  Or  minds  th'  affairs  of  men.' 

2  From  thoughts  so  dreadful  and  profane 

Corrupt  discourse  proceeds ; 
And  in  their  impious  hands  are  found 
Abominable  deeds. 

3  The  Lord,  from  his  celestial  throne, 

Looks  down  on  things  below, 
To  find  the  man  that  sought  his  grace, 
Or  did  his  justice  k'^^jw. 


4 By  nature  all  are  gone  astray; 
Their  practice  all  the  same  ; 
There's  none  that  fears  his  Maker's  hand, 
There's  none  that  loves  his  name. 

5  Their  tongues  are  used  to  speak  deceit ; 

Their  slanders  never  cease ; 
How  swift  to  mischief  are  their  feet! 
Nor  know  the  paths  of  peace. 

6  Such  deeds  of  sin  (that  bitter  root) 

In  every  heart  are  found ; 
Nor  can  they  bear  diviner  fruit 
Till  grace  refine  the  ground. 


IQQ    Hymn  160.   B.  2.   L.  M.  b 

l.KJt0  Maiden,  Putney. 

Custom  in  s^in. 

LET  the  wild  leopards  of  the  wood 
Put  off"  the  spots  that  nature  gives 
Then  may  the  wicked  turn  to  God, 
And  change  their  tempers  and  their  lives, 

2  As  well  might  Ethiopian  slaves 
Wash  out  the  darkness  of  their  skin ; 
The  dead  as  well  may  leave  their  graves^ 
As  old  transgressors  cease  to  sin, 

3  Where  vice  has  held  its  empire  long, 
'Twill  not  endure  the  least  control ; 
None  but  a  power  divinely  strong 
Can  turn  the  current  of  tne  soul. 

4  Great  God !  I  own  thy  power  divine, 
That  works  to  change  this  heart  of  mine 
I  would  be  form'd  anew,  and  bless 
The  wonders  of  creating  grace. 


184 


Hymn  24.   B.  2.  L.  M.  # 

Gloucester,  97th  Psalm. 
The  evil  of  sin  visibU  in  the  fall  of  angels  and  men 

WHEN  the  great  Builder  arch'd  the 
skies. 

And  form'd  all  nature  with  a  word ; 
The  joyful  cherubs  tuned  his  praise, 
And  every  bending  throne  adored. 

2  High  in  the  midst  of  all  the  throng, 
Satan,  a  tall  arch-angel,  sat ! 
Among  the  morning  stars  he  sung 
Till  sin  destroyed  his  heavenly  state 

3  ['Twas  sin  that  hurl'dhim  from  hi^  throne 
Grov'ling  in  fire,  the  rel^l  lies  ; 
How  art  thou  sunk  in  darkness  down^ 
Son  of  the  morning,  from  the  skies !] 

4  And  thus  our  two  first  parents  stood, 
Till  sin  defiled  the  happy  place  : 
They  lost  their  garden  and  their  God, 
And  ruin'd  all  their  unborn  race. 

5  [So  sprung  the  plague  from  Adam's  bo wei 
And  spread  destruction  all  abroad ; 
Sin,  the  cursed  name,  that  in  one  hour 
Spoil'd  six  days'  labour  of  a  God.] 


185,  186 


DEPRAVITY  AND  FALL  OF  MAN.        187,  188,  189 


6  Tremble,  my  soul,  and  mourn  for  grief. 
That  such  a  foe  should  seize  thy  breast ; 
Fly  to  thy  Lord  for  quick  relief ; 

O  !  may  he  slay  this  treacherous  guest. 

7  Then  to  thy  throne,  victorious  Kin^, 
Then  to  thy  throne  our  shouts  shall  rise ; 
Thine  everlasting  arm  we  sing, 

For  sin,  the  monster,  bleeds  and  dies. 


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Hymn  150.   B.  2.   C.  M.  b 

V\^antage,  Chelsea. 
The  deceitfulness  of  sin, 

^IN  has  a  thousand  treacherous  arts 
^  To  practise  on  the  mind ; 
With  flattering  looks  she  tempts  our 
But  leaves  a  sting  behind,  [hearts, 

2  With  names  of  virtue  she  deceives 

The  aged  and  the  young. 
And,  while  the  heedless  wretch  believes. 
She  makes  his  fetters  strong. 

3  She  pleads  for  all  the  joys  she  brings. 

And  gives  a  fair  pretence ; 
But  cheats  the  soul  of  heavenly  things. 
And  chains  it  down  to  sense. 

4  So  on  a  tree  divinely  fair 

Grew  the  forbidden  food ; 
Our  mother  took  the  poison  there, 
And  tainted  all  her  blood. 


Igg    Hymn  153.   B.  2.   CM.  b 

Bangor,  Henry. 
The  distemper  J  folly,  and  madness  of  sin. 

^IN,  like  a  venomous  disease, 
^  Infects  our  vital  blood ; 
The  only  balm  is  sovereign  grace, 
And  the  physician,  God. 

2  Our  beauty  and  our  strength  are  fled. 

And  we  draw  near  to  death, 
But  Christ  the  Lord  recalls  the  dead 
With  his  Almighty  breath. 

3  Madness,  by  nature,  reigns  within, 

The  passions  burn  and  rage, 
Till  God's  own  Son,  with  skill  divine. 
The  inward  fire  assuage. 

4  [We  lick  the  dust,  we  grasp  the  wind, 

And  solid  good  despise; 
Such  is  the  folly  of  the  mind, 
Till  Jesus  makes  us  wise.] 

5  [We  give  our  souls  the  wounds  they  feel, 
,  We  drink  the  poisonous  gall. 

And  rush  with  fury  down  to  hell; 
But  Heaven  prevents  the  fall.] 

6  [The  man  possess'd  among  the  tombs 

Cuts  his  own  flesh  and  cries : 
He  foams  and  raves,  till  Jesus  comes. 
And  the  foul  spirit  flies.] 


1  Q7  Hymn  156.  B.  2.   C.  M.  b  or  # 

■  Abridge,  Swan  wick. 

Presumption  and  despair ;    or,  Solan's  various 
temptations. 

I HATE  the  tempter  and  his  charms  ; 
I  hate  his  flattering  breath ;  ^ 
The  serpent  takes  a  thousand  forms 
To  cheat  our  souls  to  death. 

2  He  feeds  our  hopes  with  airy  dreams, 

Or  kills  with  slavish  fear; 
And  holds  us  still  in  wide  extremes, 
Presumption,  or  despair. 

3  Now  he  persuades,  *how  easy  'tis 

'  To  walk  the  road  to  heaven ;' 
Anon  he  swells  our  sins,  and  cries, 
*They  cannot  be  forgiven.' 

4  [He  bids  young  sinners,  *  yet  forbear 

'To  think  of  God,  or  death; 
Tor  prayer  and  devotion  are 
*But  melancholy  breath.' 

5 He  tells  the  aged,  'they  miLst  die, 

'And  'tis  too  late  to  pray; 
'In  vain  for  mercy  now  they  cry, 
'For  they  have  lost  their  day.'] 

6  Thus  he  supports  his  cruel  throne 

By  mischief  and  deceit. 
And  drags  the  sons  of  Adam  down 
To  darkness  and  the  pit. 

7  Almighty  God,  cut  short  his  power ; 

Let  him  in  darkness  dwell; 
And,  that  he  vex  the  earth  no  more, 
Confine  him  down  to  hell. 


88 


Hymn  157.   B.  2.   C.  M.  b 

Carolina,  Windsor. 
The  same. 

NOW  Satan  comes  with  dreadful  roar 
And  threatens  to  destroy ; 
He  worries  whom  he  can't  devour. 
With  a  malicious  joy. 

2  Ye  sons  of  God,  oppose  his  rage. 

Resist,  and  he'll  be  gone ; 
Thus  did  our  dearest  Lord  engage 
And  vanquish  him  alone. 

3  Now  he  appears  almost  divine, 

Like  innocence  and  love  ; 
But  the  old  serpent  lurks  within,  II 
When  he  assumes  the  dove. 

4  Fly  from  the  false  deceiver's  tongue, 

Ye  sons  of  Adam,  fly; 
Our  parents  found  the  snare  too  strong, 
Nor  should  the  children  try. 


189 


Htmn  158.   B.  2.  L.  M.  b 

Windham,  Armley. 
Few  saved ;  or,  the  almost  Christian,  the  Hypocrite^ 
and  Apostate. 

BROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death. 
And  thousands  walk  together  there ; 


190,  191 


SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 


192,  193 


But  wisdom  shows  a  narrower  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 
2 '  Deny  thyself,  and  take  thy  cross,' 
Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command  ; 
{Jature  must  count  ner  gold  but  dross. 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

3  The  fearful  soul,  that  tires  and  faints. 
And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more. 
Is  but  esteem'd  almost  a  saint. 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain  ; 
Create  my  heart  entirely  new  ; 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain. 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 

1  QO  Psalm  8.  2d  Part.  L.  M.  \)0t^ 

auercy,  Leeds,  Wells. 
Mam  and  Christ,  lords  of  the  old  and  new  creation. 

ORD,  what  was  man  when  made  at 
'--^  Adam,  the  offspring  of  tlie  dust !  [first! 
That  thou  shouldst  set  him  and  his  race 
But  just  below  an  angel's  place  ? — 

2  That  thou  shouldst  raise  his  nature  so. 
And  make  him  lord  of  all  below  ; 
Make  every  beast  and  bird  submit. 
And  lay  the  fishes  at  his  feet  ? 

3  But  O  I  what  brighter  glories  wait 
To  crown  the  second  Adam's  state  ! 
What  honours  shall  thy  Son  adorn. 
Who  condescended  to  be  born! 

4  See  him  below  his  angels  made  ! 
See  him  in  dust  among  the  dead. 
To  save  a  ruin'd  world  from  sin  ; 
But  he  shall  reign  with  power  divine  ! 

5  The  world  to  come,  redeem'd  from  all 
The  miseries  that  attend  the  fall, 
New  made,  and  glorious,  shall  submit 
At  our  exalted  Saviour's  feet. 


ELECTION. 
Hymn  54.   B.  1.   L.  M. 


Castle-Street,  Shoel. 
Electinrr  arace  ;  or.  saints  beloved  in  Christ. 

JESUS,  we  bless  thy  Father's  name  ; 
Thy  God  and  our's  are  both  the  same  ; 
What  heavenly  blessings  from  his  throne 
Flow  down  to  sinners  through  his  Son ! 

I  *  Christ  be  my  first  elect,'  he  said  ; 
Then  chose  our  souls  in  Christ  our  head. 
Before  he  gave  the  mountains  birth. 
Or  laid  foundations  for  the  earth. 

"3  Thus  did  eternal  love  begin 
To  raise  us  up  from  death  and  sin ; 
Our  characters  were  then  decreed, 
'  Blameless  in  love,  a  holy  seed.' 

4  Predestinated  to  be  sons. 
Born  by  degrees,  but  chose  at  once  : 


A  new,  regenerated  race, 

To  praise  the  glory  of  his  grace. 

5  With  Christ,  our  Lord,  we  share  our  part 
In  the  affections  of  his  heart; 
Nor  shall  our  souls  be  thence  remov'd, 
Till  he  forgets  his  First  Belov'd. 


192 


t 


HrMN  117.   B.  1.  L.  M. 

Putney,  Aimly. 
Election  sovereign  and  free. 


b 


EHOLD  the  potter  and  the  clay  ! 
He  forms  his  vessels  as  he  please : 
Such  is  our  God,  and  such  are  we, 
The  subjects  of  his  just  decrees. 

2  Doth  not  the  workman's  power  extend 
O'er  all  the  mass,  which  part  to  choose, 
And  mould  it  for  a  nobler  end. 

And  which  to  leave  for  viler  use  ?] , 

3  May  not  the  sovereign  Lord  on  high 
Dispense  his  favours  as  he  will ; 
Choose  some  to  life,  while  others  die. 
And  yet  be  just  and  gracious  still  ? 

4  [What  ifj  to  make  his  terror  known, 
lie  lets  his  patience  long  endure. 
Suffering  vile  rebels  to  go  on. 

And  seal  their  own  destruction  sure  ? 

5  What  if  he  means  to  show  his  grace. 
And  his  electing  love  employs 

To  mark  out  some  of  mortal  race. 
And  form  them  fit  for  heavenly  joys  ?. 

6  Shall  man  reply  against  the  Lord, 
And  call  his  Maker's  ways  unjust. 
The  thunder  of  whose  dreadful  word 
Can  crush  a  thousand  worlds  to  dust  ? 

7  But,  O  my  soul,  if  truth  so  bright 
Should  dazzle  and  confound  thy  sight, 
Yet  still  his  written  will  obey, 

And  wait  the  great  decisive  day. 

8  Then  shall  he  make  his  justice  known 
And  the  whole  world,  beifore  his  throne, 
With  joy,  or  terror,  shall  confess 

The  glory  of  his  righteousness. 

Hymn  96.   B.  1.    C.  M.  ^ 

St.  Aim's,  Christmas. 
Election  excludes  boasting: 

UT  few  among  the  carnal  wise, 
But  few  of  noble  race. 
Obtain  the  favour  of  thine  eyes. 
Almighty  King  of  grace  ! 

2  He  takes  the  men  of  meanest  name 

For  sons  and  heirs  of  God ; 
And  thus  he  pours  abundant  shame 
On  honourable  blood. 

3  He  calls  the  fool,  and  makes  him  know 

The  mysteries  of  his  grace, 


194,  195  '  ELECTION,  JUSTIFICATION.  196,  197,  198 


To  bring  aspiring  wisdom  low, 

And  jul  its  pride  abase. 
4  Nature  has  all  its  glories  lost. 

When  brought  before  his  throne ; 
No  flesh  shall  in  his  presence  boast. 

But  in  the  Lord  alone. 


194 


Hymn  11.   B.  1.   L.  M.  ^ 

Antigua,  Wells. 
The  humble  enlightened,  and  carnal  reason  humbled  j 
or,  the  sovereignty  of  grace. 

THERl:  was  an  hour  when  Christ 
rejoic'd, 

And  spoke  his  joy  in  words  of  praise  ; 
'  Father,  I  thank  thee,  mighty  God, 

*  Lord  of  the  earth,  and  heavens,  and  seas  ! 

2 '  I  thank  thy  sovereign  power  and  love, 

*  That  crowns  my  doctrine  with  success ; 

*  And  makes  the  babes  in  knowledge  learn 

*  The  heights,  and  breadths,  and  lengths 

of  grace. 

3  *  But  all  this  glory  lies  conceal'd 

*  From  men  of  prudence  and  of  wit ; 
The  prince  of  darkness  blinds  their  eyes, 
And  their  own  pride  resists  the  light. 

4  Father,  'tis  thus,  because  thy  will 
Chose  and  ordain'd  it  should  be  so  ; 
'Tis  thy  delight  t'  abase  the  proud. 
And  lay  the  haughty  scorner  low. 

5  There's  none  can  know  the  Father  right, 

*  But  those  who  learn  it  from  the  Son  ; 
^  Nor  can  the  Son  be  well  received, 

*  But  where  the  Father  makes  him  known. 

6  ^  Then  let  our  souls  adore  our  God, 

'  That  deals  his  graces  as  he  please  ; 

*  Nor  sfives  to  mortals  an  account 


Or  ol 


his  actions,  or  decrees.' 


1 Hymn  12.   B.  1.   C.  M.  # 

A  Wareham,  St.  Ann's. 

Free  grace  in  revealing  Christ. 

JESUS,  the  man  of  constant  grief, 
A  mourner  all  his  days  ; 
His  spirit  once  rejoic'd  aloud. 
And  turn'd  his  joy  to  praise : 

2*  Father,  I  thank  thy  wondrous  love, 
'  That  hath  reveaFd  thy  Son 
*To  men  unlearned;  and  to  babes 
'Hath  made  thy  gospel  known. 

3 'The  mysteries  of  redeeming  grace 
'  Are  hidden  from  the  wise : 
'  While  pride  and  carnal  reasonings  join 
'  To  swell  and  blind  their  eyes.' 

1  Thus  doth  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth 

His  great  decrees  fulfil. 
And  orders  all  his  works  of  grace 
By  his  own  sovereign  will. 


196 


Hymn  96.   B.  2.   C.  M.  # 

London,  Canterbury. 

Distinguishing  love ;  or,  angels  punishedy  and  men 
save4' 

DOWN  headlong  from  their  native 
The  rebel  angels  fell,  [skies 
And  thunderbolts  of  flaming  wrath 
Pursued  them  deep  to  hell. 

2  Down  from  the  top  of  earthly  bliss 

Rebellious  man  was  hurl'd ; 
And  Jesus  stoop'd  beneath  the  grave 
To  reach  a  sinking  world. 

3  O,  love  of  infinite  degree, 

Unmeasurable  grace ! 
Must  Heaven's  eternal  darling  die 
To  save  a  traitorous  race  ? 

4  Must  angels  sink  forever  down, 

And  burn  in  quenchless  fire. 
While  God  forsakes  his  shining  throne 
To  raise  us  wretches  higher.^ 

5  O  for  this  love,  let  earth  and  skies 

With  hallelujahs  ring. 
And  the  full  choir  of  human  tongues 
All  hallelujahs  sing. 


197 


Hymn  97.   B.  2.   L.  M. 

Dan  vers,  Bath. 
The  same. 


FROM  heaven  the  sinning  angels  fell. 
And  wrath  and  darkness  chain'd  them 
down ; 

But  man,  vile  man,  forsook  his  bliss. 
And  mercy  lifts  him  to  a  crown. 

2  Amazing  work  of  sovereign  grace 
That  could  distinguish  rebels  so ! 
Our  guilty  treasons  call'd  aloud 
For  everlasting  fetters  too. 

3  To  thee,  to  thee,  almighty  love. 
Our  souls,  ourselves,  our  all  we  pay  : 
Millions  of  tongues  shall  sound  thy  praiae 
On  the  bright  hills  of  heavenly  day. 


198 


JUSTIFICATION. 
Hymn  94.   B.  1.   C.  M.  fc, 

Abridge,  Bedford. 

Justification  by  faith,  not  by  works  j  or,  the  law  con  • 
demns,  grace  justifies. 

YAIN  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 
On  their  own  works  have  built ; 
Their  hearts  by  nature  all  unclean. 
And  all  their  actions  guilt. 

2  Let  Jew  and  Gentile  stop  their  mouths. 

Without  a  murmuring  word. 
And  the  whole  race  of  Adam  stand 
Guilty  before  the  Lord. 

3  In  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law 

To  justify  us  now. 


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SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 


SOl,  202 


Since  to  convince  and  to  condemn 
Is  all  the  law  can  do. 

4  Jesus,  how  glorious  is  thy  grace ! 
When  in  thy  name  we  trust 
Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness, 
That  makes  the  sinner  just. 


1  OQ    Hymx  154.   B.  2.   L.  M.  b 

German  Hymn,  Wells. 
Self-nghteousjiess  msiifficimt. 

'HERE  are  the  mourners,'  saith  the 
Lord, 

'  That  wait  and  tremble  at  my  word, 
'  That  walk  in  darkness  all  the  day  ? 
^  Come,  make  my  name  your  trust  and  stay. 

lii^fNo  works,  nor  duties  of  your  own 
Can  for  the  smallest  sin  atone  ; 

*  The  robes  that  nature  may  provide, 

*  Will  not  your  least  pollutions  hide. 

3 '  The  softest  couch  that  nature  knows 
'  Can  give  the  conscience  no  repose  : 

*  Look  to  my  righteousness,  and  live, 

*  Comfort  and  peace  are  mine  to  give.] 

4 '  Ye  sons  of  pride,  that  kindle  coals, 

*  With  your  own  hands,  to  warm  your  souls, 

*  Walk  in  the  light  of  your  own  fire, 

*  Enjoy  the  sparks  that  ye  desire : 

5 This  is  your  portion  at  my  hands  ; 
'  Hell  waits  you  with  her  iron  bands  ; 

*  Ye  shall  lie  down  in  sorrow  there. 
In  death,  and  darkness,  and  despair.' 


Psalm  71.   2d  Part.   C.  M. 

Irish,  Roclies^er. 
Christ  our  strength  and  righteousness. 

|~Y  Saviour,  my  Almighty  Friend! 
When  I  begin  thy  praise. 
Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end. 
The  numbers  of  thy  grace  ? 

2 Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust; 

Thy  goodness  I  adore  ; 
And  since  I  knew  thy  graces  first, 
I  speak  thy  glories  more. 

3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 
Of  the  celestial  road, 
And  march  with  courage  in  thy  strength. 
To  see  my  Father  God. 

4W^hen  I  am  fill'd  with  sore  distress 

For  some  surprising  sin, 
I'll  plead  thy  perfect  righteousness. 

And  mention  none  but  thine. 
*>  How  will  my  lips  rejoice  to  tell 
The  victories  of  my  King! 
My  soul,  redeem'd  from  sin  and  hell, 
Shall  thy  salvation  sing. 


6  [My  tongue  shall  all  the  day  proclaim 

My  Saviour  and  my  God ; 
His  death  has  brought  my  foes  to  shame, 
And  sav'd  me  by  his  blood. 

7  Awake,  awake,  my  tuneful  powers ; 

With  this  delightful  song 
I'll  entertain  the  darkest  hours, 
Nor  think  the  season  long.] 


201 


Hymn  109.   B.  1.  L.  M.  b 

Batn,  China,  Dedham. 
T'hc  value  of  Christ  and  his  righteousness. 

O  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 
Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done  ; 
I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before. 
To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Now,  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name. 
What  was  my  gain  I  count  my  loss  ; 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 

3  Yes,  and  1  must  and  will  esteem 
All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake : 
O  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him. 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake. 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands 
Dares  not  appear  before  thy  throne  ; 
But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands. 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 

^W-W  Exeter,  Irish,  i'ork. 

Spiritual  oppa';  el ;  namely^  the  robe  of  righteousness  j 
and  garments  of  salvation. 

AWAKE,  my  heart,  arise,  my  tongue, 
Prepare  a  tuneful  voice  ; 
In  God,  the  life  of  all  my  joys. 
Aloud  will  I  rejoice. 

2'Tis  he  adorn'd  my  naked  soul, 
And  made  salvation  mine  ; 
Upon  a  poor  polluted  worm 
He  makes  his  graces  shine.  ^ 

3  And,  lest  the  shadow  of  a  spot 

Should  on  my  soul  be  found, 
He  took  the  robe  the  Saviour  wrought. 
And  cast  it  all  around. 

4  How  far  the  heavenly  robe  exceeds 

What  earthly  princes  wear! 
These  ornaments,how  bright  they  shine! 
How  white  the  garments  are ! 

5  The  Spirit  wrought  my  faith  and  Jove 

And  hope,  and  every  grace  ; 
But  Jesus  spent  his  life  to  work 
The  robe  of  righteousness. 

6  Strangely,  my  soul,  art  thou  array'd 

By  the  great  sacred  Three ! 
In  sweetest  harmony  of  praise 
Let  ail  thy  powers  agree. 


203,  204 


PARDON. 


205,  206,  207 


203 


PARDON. 
Psalm  130.    C.  M. 

Carolina,  Wantage. 
Patdoniriff  frracc. 


OUT  of  the  depths  of  long  distress, 
The  borders  of  despair, 
I  sent  my  cries  to  seek  thy  grace, 
My  groans  to  move  thine  ear. 

2  Great  God,  should  thy  severer  eye, 

And  thine  impartial  hand, 
Mark  and  revenge  iniquity, 
No  mortal  flesh  could  stand. 

3  But  there  are  pardons  with  my  God 

For  crimes  of  high  degree  ; 
Thy  Son  has  bought  them  with  his  blood, 
To  draw  us  near  to  thee. 

4  [1  wait  for  thy  salvation,  Lord, 

With  strong  desires  I  wait; 
My  soul,  invited  by  thy  word, 
Sta.nds  watching  at  thy  gate.] 

5  [Just  as  the  guards  that  keep  the  night, 

Long  for  the  morning  skies, 
Watch  the  first  beams  ot  breaking  light. 
And  meet  them  with  their  eyes  ; — 

G  So  waits  my  soul  to  see  thy  grace, 
And,  more  intent  than  they. 
Meets  the  first  op'nings  of  thy  face, 
And  finds  a  brighter  day.] 

7  Then  in  the  Lord  let  Israel  trust. 

Let  Israel  seek  his  face : 
The  Lord  is  good  as  well  as  just. 
And  plenteous  in  his  grace, 

8  There's  full  redemption  at  his  throne 

For  sinners  long  enslaved ; 
The  great  Redeemer  is  his  Son ; 
And  Israel  shall  be  saved. 


204 


Psalm  130.   L.  M.  41= 

Danvers,  Eaton. 
Pardoning  grace. 

IROM  deep  distress  and  troubled 
thoughts 

To  thee,  my  God,  I  rai^'d  my  cries  ; 
If  thou  severely  mark  our  faults, 
No  flesh  can  stand  before  thine  eyes. 

2  But  thou  hast  built  thy  throne  of  grace, 
Free  to  dispense  thy  pardons  there. 
That  sinners  may  approach  thy  face. 
And  hope,  and  love,  as  well  as  fear. 

3  As  the  benighted  pilgrims  wait. 
And  long  and  wish  for  breaking  day. 
So  waits  my  soul  before  thy  gate  ; 
When  will  my  God  his  face  display  ? 

4  My  trust  is  fix'd  upon  thy  word. 
Nor  shall  I  trust  thy  word  in  vain  ; 
Let  mourning  souls  address  the  Lord, 
And  find  relief  from  all  their  pain. 


5  Great  is  his  love,  and  large  his  grace, 
Through  the  redemption  of  his  Son  ! 
He  turns  our  feet  from  sinful  ways, 
And  pardons  what  our  hands  have  done. 


20o 


Psalm  32.   S.  M.  b 

Aylesbury,  Sutton. 
Forgiveness  of  sin  upon  confession, 

BLESSED  souls  are  they, 
Whose  sins  are  cover'd  o'er ! 
Divinely  blest,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  their  guilt  no  more. 

2   They  mourn  their  follies  past, 
And  keep  their  hearts  with  care ; 
Their  lips  and  lives,  without  deceit 
Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 

.3   While  I  conceal'd  my  guilt, 
I  felt  the  festering  wound. 
Till  I  confess'd  my  sins  to  thee. 
And  ready  pardon  found. 

4   Let  sinners  learn  to  pray. 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne ; 
Our  help  in  times  of  deep  distress 
Is  found  m  God  alone. 


206 


Psalm  32.   C.  M.  # 

Brattle-Street,  Barby. 

Free  pardon^  and  sincere  obedience ;  or,  confession 
and  forgiveness. 

APPY  the  man  to  v/hom  his  God 
No  more  imputes  his  sin ; 
But,  wash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood, 
Hath  made  his  garments  clean. 

2  Happy,  beyond  expression,  be 

Whose  debts  are  thus  discharg'd, 
And  from  the  guilty  bondage  free, 
He  feels  his  soul  enlarg'd! 

3  His  spirit  hates  deceit  and  lies. 

His  Avords  are  all  sincere  ; 
He  guards  his  heart,  he  guards  his  eyes. 
To  keep  his  conscience  clear. 

4  While  I  my  inward  guilt  suppress'd, 

No  quiet  could  I  find: 
Thy  wrath  lay  burning  in  my  breast, 
And  rack'd  my  tortured  mind. 

5  Then  I  confess'd  my  troubled  thoughts^ 

My  secret  sins  reveal'd ; 
Thy  pardoning  grace  forgave  my  faults, 
Thy  grace  my  pardon  seal'd. 

6  This  shall  invite  thy  saints  to  pray ; 

When  like  a  raging  flood 
Temptations  rise,  our  strength  and  stay 
Is  a  forgiving  God. 

207   Psalm  32.  2d  Part.  L.  M.  t> 

Nevvcourt,  Putney. 
guilty  conscience  eased  by  confession  and  pardon 

WHILE  I  keep  silence,  and  conceal 
My  heavy  guilt  within  my  heart. 


208,  ^09 


SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES 


210,  211 


What  torments  doth  my  conscience  feel  1 
What  agonies  of  inward  smart ! 

2  I  spread  my  sins  before  the  Lord, 
And  all  my  secret  faults  confess  ; 
Thy  gospel  speaks  a  pardoning  word, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  seals  the  grace. 

*S  For  this  shall  every  humble  soul 
Make  swift  addresses  to  thy  seat ; 
When  floods  of  huge  temptations  roll, 
There  shall  they  find  a  blest  retreat. 

4  How  safe  beneath  thy  wings  I  lie, 
When  days  grow  dark,  and  storms  ap- 
pear! 

And  when  I  walk,  thy  watchful  eye 
Shall  guide  me  safe  from  every  snare. 

20Q  Psalm  32.    1st  Part.   L.  M.  ^ 

Ninety-seventh  Psalm,  Antigua. 

Repentance  and  free  pardon;  or,  justification  and 
sanctification. 

LEST  is  the  man,  forever  blest, 
Whose  guilt  is  pardon'd  by  his  God, 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confess'd. 
And  cover'd  with  his  Saviour's  blood. 

2  Blest  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  not  his  inquities : 
He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward. 
And  not  on  works  but  grace  relies. 

3  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free ; 
His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear 

With  deep  repentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 

4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 
That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins ! 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 
Through  his  whole  life  appears  and  shines. 

9AQ     Hymn  85.   B.  2.   CM.  ^ 

^^•^  St.  Martins,  Mear. 

Sufficiency  of  pardon. 

WHY  does  your  face,  ye  humble  souls. 
Those  mournful  colours  wear.^ 
What  doubts  are  these  that  waste  your 
faith. 

And  nourish  your  despair? 

2  What  tho'  your  num'rous  sins  exceed 

The  stars  that  fill  the  skies, 
And,  aiming  at  th'  eternal  throne, 
Like  pointed  mountains  rise  ? 

3  What  tho'  your  mighty  guilt  beyond 

The  wide  creation  swell. 
And  has  its  curs'd  foundations  laid 
Low  as  the  deeps  of  hell  ? 

4  See  here  an  endless  ocean  flows 

Of  never-failing  grace ; 
Behold  a  dying  Saviour's  vems 
The  sacred  flood  increase. 


5  It  rises  hi^h  and  drowns  the  hills, 

Has  neither  shore  nor  bound ; 
Now  if  we  search  to  find  our  sins. 
Our  sins  can  ne'er  "be  found. 

6  Awake,  our  hearts,  adore  the  grace, 

That  buries  all  our  faults. 
And  pard'ning  Wood,  that  swells  above 
Our  follies  and  our  thoughts. 


PERSEVERANCE. 


210 


Psalm  125.   C.  M. 

Peterborough,  Cambridge. 
The  saint^s  trial  and  safety, 

TTNSHAKEN  as  the  sacred  hill 
^   And  fix'd  as  mountains  be, 
Firm  as  a  rock,  the  soul  shall  rest, 
That  leans,  O  Lord,  on  thee.  • 

2  Not  walls,  nor  hills  could  guard  so  well 

Old  Salem's  happy  ground. 
As  those  eternal  arms  of  love. 
That  every  saint  surround. 

3  While  tyrants  are  a  smarting  scourge 

To  drive  them  near  to  God, 
Divine  compassion  still  allays 
The  fury  of  the  rod. 

4  Deal  gently.  Lord,  with  souls  sincere, 

And  lead  them  safely  on 
To  the  bright  gates  of  paradise, 
»  Where  Christ  their  Lord  is  gone. 

5  But  if  we  .  trace  those  crooked  ways 

Which  the  old  serpent  drew. 
The  wrath  that  drove  him  first  to  hell 
Shall  smite  his  followers  too. 


211 


Psalm  125.    S.  M.  ^ 

Sutton,  St.  Thomas. 
The  sainVs  trial  and  safety or,  moderated  affiictions 

lIRM  and  unmov'd  are  they 
That  rest  their  souls  on  God; 
Fix'd  as  the  mount  where  David  dwelt, 
Or  where  the  ark  abode. 

2  As  mountains  stood  to  guard 
The  city's  sacred  ground. 

So  God,  and  his  almighty  love. 
Embrace  his  saints  around. 

3  What  though  the  Father's  rod 
Drop  a  chastising  stroke. 

Yet,  lest  it  wound  tlieir  souls  too  deep, 
Its  fury  shall  be  broke. 

4  Deal  gently.  Lord,  with  those. 
Whose  faith  and  pious  fear, 

Whose  hope  and  love,  and  every  grace 
Proclaim  their  hearts  sincere. 

5  Nor  shall  the  tyrant's  rage 
Too  long  oppress  the  saint; 

The  God  of  Israel  will  support 
His  children,  lest  they  faint. 


212,  213 


REDEMPTION. 


214,  215,  210 


6   But  if  our  slavish  fear 

Will  choose  the  road  to  hell, 
W e  must  receive  our  portion  there, 
Where  bolder  sinners  dwell. 


212 


Psalm  138.   L.  M. 

Slade,  Wells. 
Restoring"  and  preserving  grace. 


[IS^ITH  all  my  powers  of  heart  and 
^  ^  tongue 
I'll  praise  my  Maker  in  my  song ; 
Angels  shall  hear  the  notes  I  raise. 
Approve  the  song  and  jom  the  praise. 

2  Angels  that  make  thy  cnurch  their  care 
Shall  witness  my  devotion  there. 
While  holy  zeal  directs  mine  eyes 
To  thy  fair  temple  m  the  skies.] 

•  ^  I'll  sing  thy  truth  and  mercy.  Lord, 
I'll  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  word : 
Not  all  thy  works  and  names  below 
So  much  thy  power  and  glory  show. 

4  To  God  I  cry'd,  when  troubles  rose  ; 
He  heard  me,  and  subdu'd  my  foes  ; 
He  did  my  rising"  fears  control. 

And  strength  diffus'd  thro'  all  my  soul. 

5  The  God  of  heaven  maintains  his  state, 
Frowns  on  the  proud,  and  scorns  the  great ; 
But  from  his  throne  descends  to  see 
The  sons  of  humble  poverty. 

6  Amidst  a  thousand  snares  I  stand. 
Upheld  and  guarded  by  thy  hand  ; 
Thy  words  my  fainting  soul  revive, 
And  keep  my  dying  faith  alive. 

7  Grace  will  complete  what  grace  begins. 
To  save  from  sorrows  or  from  sms  ; 
The  work  that  wisdom  undertakes. 
Eternal  mercy  ne'er  forsakes. 


213 


Psalm  97.  Sd  Part.  L.  M. 

Castle-Street,  Sabaoth. 
Grace  and  glory. 


TH'  Almighty  reigns,  exalted  high. 
O'er  all  the  earth,  o'er  all  the  sky  ; 
Though  clouds  and  darkness  veil  his  feet, 
His  dwelling  is  the  mercy  seat. 

O  ye  that  love  his  holy  name, 
Hate  every  work  of  sin  and  shame  : 
He  guards  the  souls  of  all  his  friends. 
And  from  the  snares  of  hell  defends. 

3  Immortal  light,  and  joys  unknown, 
Are  for  the  saints  in  darkness  sown  ; 
Those  glorious  seeds  shall  spring  and  rise, 
And  the  bright  harvest  bless  our  eyes. 

4  Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  and  record 
'  The  sacred  honours  of  the  Lord  ; 

None  but  the  soul  that  feels  his  grace 
Can  triumph  in  his  holiness. 
8 


2]  4.     Hymn  51.   B.  1.   S.  M.  ^ 

Silver-Street,  Dover,  ^^Isbon. 

  Persevering  grace 

rilO  God,  the  only  wise. 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'Tis  his  almighty  love. 
His  counsel  and  his  care. 

Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls 
Unblemish'd  and  complete. 

Before  tlie  glory  of  his  face. 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 
Shall  meet  around  the  throne. 

Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace, 
And  make  his  wonders  known. 

5  To  our  Redeemer,  God, 
Wisdom  and  power  belongs, 

Immortal  crowns  of  majesty. 
And  everlasting  songs. 

REDEMPTION. 

01  K     Hymn  78.   B.  2.   C.  M.  ^ 

Dundee,  Bedford. 
Redemption  by  Christ. 

WHEN  the  first  parents  of  our  race 
Rebell'd,  and  lost  their  God, 
And  the  infection  of  their  sin 
Had  tainted  all  our  blood;  — 

2  Infinite  pity  touch'd  the  heart 

Of  the  eternal  Son  ; 
Descending  from  the  heavenly  court, 
He  left  his  Father's  throne. 

3  Aside  the  Prince  of  glory  threw 

His  most  divine  array, 
And  wrapp'd  his  Godhead  in  a  veil 
Of  our  inferior  clay. 

4  His  living  power  and  dying  love 

Redeem'd  unhappy  men. 
And  rais'd  the  ruins  of  our  race 
To  life  and  God  again. 

5  To  thee,  dear  Lord,  our  flesh  and  sc^  1 

We  joyfully  resign ; 
Bless'd  Jesus,  take  us  for  thy  own, 
For  we  are  doubly  thine. 

6  Thine  honour  shall  forever  be 

The  business  of  our  days  ; 
Forever  shall  our  thankful  tongues' 
Speak  thy  deserved  praise. 

21  g     Hymn29.   B.  2.  CM. 

Arlington,  Archdale. 
Redemption  by  price  and  power. 

JESUS,  with  all  thy  saints  above, 
My  tongue  would  bear  her  part, 


217,  218 


SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 


219,  220,  221 


Would  sound  aloud  thy  saving  love, 
And  sing  thy  bleeding  heart. 

2  Bless'd  be  the  Lamb,  my  dearest  Lord, 

Who  boucfht  me  witfi  his  blood, 
And  quench' d  his  Father's  flaming  sword 
In  his  own  vital  flood. 

3  The  Lamb,  that  freed  my  captive  soul 

From  Satan's  heavy  chains, 
And  sent  the  lion  down  to  howl 
Where  hell  and  horror  reigns. 

4  All  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb, 

And  never-ceasing  praise, 
While  angels  live  to  know  his  name. 
Or  saints  to  feel  his  grace. 

917     Hymn  82.   B.  2.   CM.  ^ 

^  Betiilehem,  York. 

Redemption  and  protection  from  spiritual  enemies. 

ARISE,  my  soul,  my  joyful  powers, 
And  triumph  in  my  God ; 
Awake,  my  voice,  and  loud  proclaim 
His  glorious  grace  abroad. 

2  He  raised  me  from  the  deeps  of  sin. 

The  gates  of  gaping  hell. 
And  fix'd  my  standing  more  secure 
Than  'twas  before  I  fell. 

3  The  arms  of  everlasting  love 

Beneath  my  soul  he  placed. 
And  on  the  Rock  of  Ages  set 
My  slippery  footsteps  fast. 

4  The  city  of  my  blest  abode 

Is  wall'd  around  with  grace  ; 
Salvation  for  a  bulwark  stands 
To  shield  the  sacred  place. 

5  Satan  may  vent  his  sharpest  spite, 

And  all  his  legions  roar; 
Almighty  mercy  guards  my  life. 
And  bounds  his  raging  power. 

6  Arise,  my  soul ;  awake,  my  voice, 

And  tunes  of  pleasure  sing; 
Loud  hallelujahs  shall  address 
My  Saviour  and  my  King. 

0|  Q     Hymn  35.   B.  2.   C.  M.  ^ 

Swan  wick,  Rochester. 
Priiiffe  to  Ood  for  creation  and  redemption. 

LET  them  neglect  thy  glory.  Lord, 
Who  never  knew  thy  grace ; 
But  our  loud  song  shall  still  record 
The  wonders  of  thy  praise. 

2  We  raise  our  shouts,  O  God,  to  thee. 
And  send  them  to  thy  throne ; 
All  glory  to  th'  united  Three, 
The  undivided  One. 

3'Twas  He  (and  we'll  adore  his  name) 
Who  form'd  us  by  a  word ; 
'Twas  He  restored  our  ruin'd  frame  ; 
Salvation  to  the  Lord. 


4  Hosanna !  let  the  earth  and  skies 
Repeat  the  joyful  sound. 
Rocks,  hills,  and  vales,  reflect  the  voice 
In  one  eternal  round. 


REGENERATION. 


219 


Hymn  95.   B.  1.   C.  M.  b 

Bangor,  Dundee. 
Renreneration. 

NOT  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 
Nor  rites  that  God  has  given. 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth 
Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

2  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alone  , 

Creates  us  heirs  of  grace  ; 
Born  in  the  image  of  his  Son, 
A  new,  peculiar  race. 

3  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  wind, 

Breathes  on  the  sons  of  flesh. 
New  models  all  the  carnal  mind. 
And  forms  the  man  afresh. 

4  Our  quicken'd  souls  aw^ake,  and  rise 

From  the  long  sleep  of  death ; 
On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes, 
And  praise  employs  our  breath. 


220 


Hymn  99.   B.  1.   CM.  \, 

York,  Dedham. 

Stones  made  children  of  Abraham  ;  or,  grace  not 
convcijCi  by  religious  parents. 

VAIN  are  the  hopes  that  rebels  place 
Upon  their  birth  and  blood. 
Descended  from  a  pious  race, 
(Their  fathers  now  with  God.) 

2  He  from  the  caves  of  earth  and  hell 

Can  take  the  hardest  stones, 
And  fill  the  house  of  Abrah'm  well 
With  new  created  sons. 

3  Such  wondrous  power  doth  he  possess. 

Who  form'd  our  mortal  frajne. 
Who  call'd  the  world  from  emptiness  • 
The  world  obey'd  and  came. 


22 


Hymn  130.   B.  2.   C.  M.  # 

Conway,  Jrish. 
The  new  creation. 

ATTEND,  while  God's  exalted  Son 
Doth  his  own  glories  shew; 
'Behold,  I  sit  upon  my  throne, 
*  Creating  all  things  new. 

2*  Nature  and  sin  are  pass'd  away, 
'  And  the  old  Adam  dies ; 
'  My  hands  a  new  foundation  lay ; 
'  See  the  new  world  arise. 

3 '  I'll  be  a  Sun  of  Righteousness 
'  To  the  new  heavens  I  make , 
*  None  but  new-born  heirs  of  gracr 
'My  glories  shall  partake.' 


222,  223 


SALVATION. 


224,  225 


4 Mighty  Redeemer!  set  me  free 
From  my  old  state  of  sin; 
O,  make  my  soul  alive  to  thee, 
Create  new  powers  within. 

5  Renew  mine  eyes,  and  form  mine  ears. 

And  mould  my  heart  afresh; 
Give  me  new  passions,  joys,  and  fears. 
And  t^rn  the  stone  to  flesh. 

6  Far  from  the  regions  of  the  dead, 

From  sin,  and  earth,  and  hell; 
In  the  new  world  that  grace  has  made, 
I  would  forever  dwell. 


222 


Hymn  159.  B.  2.   C.  M. 

Covington,  Biaintree. 


All  nnconverted  state ;  or,  converting  grace. 


REAT  King  of  glory,  and  of  grace. 
We  own  with  humble  shame 
How  vile  is  our  degenerate  race. 
And  our  first  father's  name. 

2  From  Adam  flows  our  tainted  blood. 

The  poison  reigns  within, 
Makes  us  averse  to  all  that's  good, 
And  willing  slaves  to  sin. 

3  [Daily  we  break  thy  holy  laws. 

And  then  reject  thy  grace  ; 
Engaged  in  the  old  serpent's  cause. 
Against  our  Maker's  face.] 

4  We  live  estranged  afar  from  God, 

And  love  the  distance  well ; 
With  haste  we  run  the  dangerous  road. 
That  leads  to  death  and  hell. 

5 And  can  such  rebels  be  restored? 
Such  natures  made  divine  ? 
Let  sinners  see  thy  glory.  Lord, 
And  feel  this  power  of  thine. 

6  We  raise  our  Father's  name  on  high. 
Who  his  own  Spirit  sends 
To  bring  rebellious  strangers  nigh. 
And  turn  his  foes  to  friends. 


22^    Hymn  161.   B.  2.   C.  M.  | 

Wantage,  Dundee. 
Christian  virtues ;  or^  the  difficulty  of  conversion 

^TR AIT  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait, 
^  That  leads  to  joys  on  high; 
'Tis  but  a  few  that  find  the  gate. 
While  crowds  mistake  and  die. 

2  Beloved  self  must  be  deny'd. 
The  mind  and  will  renew'd, 
Passion  suppress'd,  and  patience  try'd. 
And  vain  desires  subdued. 

o  [Flesh  is  a  dangerous  foe  to  grace. 
Where  it  prevails  and  rules ; 
Flesh  must  be  humbled,  pride  abased, 
Lest  they  destroy  our  souls.] 


4  The  love  of  gold  be  banish'd  hence, 

(That  vile  idolatry) 
And  every  member,  every  sense, 
In  sweet  subjection  lie. 

5  The  tongue,  that  most  unruly  power, 

Requires  a  strong  restraint: 
We  must  be  watcliful  every  hour. 
And  pray,  but  never  faint. 

6 Lord!  can  a  feeble,  helpless  worm, 
Fulfil  a  task  so  hard? 
Thy  grace  must  all  my  work  perform. 
And  give  the  free  reward. 


SALVATION. 


22 


Hymn  88.   B.  2.   C.  M. 

Devizes,  Rochester. 
Salvation. 

SALVATION !  O,  the  joyful  sound 
^  'Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2Bury'd  in  sorrow  and  in  sin. 
At  hell's  dark  door  vv^e  lay, 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 

3 Salvation!  let  the  echo  fly 
The  spacious  earth  around. 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  saund. 


Hymn  111.   B.  1.   C.  M. 

Biaintree,  Rochester. 
Salvation  by  grace. 


[T  PRD,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults, 
-a-^  How  great  our  guilt  has  been ! 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts. 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

2  But,  O  my  soul,  forever  praise. 

Forever  love  his  name. 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dangerous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin  and  shame.] 

3  ['Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness. 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done. 
But  we  are  saved  by  sovereign  grace 
Abounding  through  his  Son.] 

4 'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 
That  all  our  hopes  begin  ; 
'Tis  bv  the  water  and  the  blood 
Our  souls  are  Avash'd  from  sm. 

5  'Tis  through  the  purchase  of  his  deatii, 
Who  hung  upon  the  tree, 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 

6 Raised  from  the  dead,  we  live  anew; 
And,  justify'd  by  grace. 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 


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SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 


229,  230 


22fi  1-37'.   B.  1.   L.  M.  4* 

Islington,  Portugal. 
Salvation  by  grace  in  Christ. 

NOW  to  the  power  of  God  supreme 
Be  everlasting"  honours  given : 
He  saves  from  hell,  (we  bless  his  name) 
He  calls  our  wandering  feet  to  heaven. 

2  Not  for  our  duties  nor  deserts, 
But  of  his  own  abounding  grace. 
He  works  salvation  in  our  hearts. 
And  forms  a  people  for  his  praise. 

3  'Twas  his  own  purpose  that  begun 
To  rescue  rebels  doom'd  to  die  : 
He  o-ave  us  orrace  in  Christ  his  Son, 
Before  he  spread  the  starry  sky. 

4  J  3SUS,  the  Lord,  appears  at  last, 

Aiid  makes  his  Father's  counsels  known  ; 
Declares  the  great  transactions  pass'd. 
And  brings  immortal  blessings  down. 

5  He  dies  !  and  in  that  dreadful  night 
Did  all  the  powers  of  hell  destroy  ; 
Rising,  he  brought  our  heaven  to  light. 
And  took  possession  of  the  joy. 

227  Psalm  85.   2d  Part.   L.  M.  ^ 

Luton,  Rothwell,  Dunstan. 
Salvation  bif  Christ. 

^  ALVATION  is  forever  nigh 
^  The  souls  that  fear  and  trust  the  Lord  ; 
And  grace,  descending  from  on  high. 
Fresh  hopes  of  glory  shall  afford. 

2  Mercy  and  truth  on  earth  are  met. 
Since  Christ  the  Lord  came  down  from 

heaven :  • 
By  his  obedience,  so  complete. 
Justice  is  pleas'd,  and  peace  is  given. 

3  Now  truth  and  honour  shall  abound. 
Religion  dwell  on  earth  again. 

And  heavenly  influence  bless  the  ground, 
In  our  Redeemer's  gentle  reign. 

4  Hi?  righteousness  is  gone  before. 
To  give  us  free  access  to  God : 

Our  wandering  feet  shall  stray  no  more. 
But  mark  his  steps,  and  keep  the  road. 


228 


Hymn  4.   B.  2.   L.  M.  ^ 

97th  Psalm,  Danvers. 
Salvation  in  the  cross. 

ERE  at  thy  cross,  my  dying  God, 
I  lay  my  soul  beneath  thy  love, 
Beneath  the  droppings  of  thy  blood, 
Jesus  !  nor  shall  it  e'er  remove. 

2  Not  all  that  tyrants  think  or  say, 
With  rage  and  lightning  in  their  eyes. 
Nor  hell  shall  fright  my  heart  away. 
Should  hell  with  all  its  legions  rise. 


3  Should  worlds  conspire  to  drive  me  thence, 
Moveless  and  firm  this  heart  should  lie  ; 
Resolv'd,  (for  that's  my  last  defence) 
If  I  must  perish,  there  to  die. 

4  But  speak,  my  Lord,  and  calm  my  fear ; 
Am  I  not  safe  beneath  thy  shade  ? 
Thy  vengeance  will  not  strike  me  here, 
Nor  Satan  dare  my  soul  invade. 

5  Yes,  I'm  secure  beneath  thy  blood. 
And  all  my  foes  shall  lose  their  aim  ; 
Hosanna  to  my  dying  God ; 

And  my  best  honours  to  his  name. 

229  Psalm  69.   3d  Part.    CM.  ^ 

Hymn  Second,  St.  Ann's,  Mear. 

ChrisVs  obedience  and  death ;  or^  God  glorified  and 
  sinners  saved. 

ATHER,  I  sing  thy  wondrous  grace, 
I  bless  my  Saviour's  name  ; 
He  bought  salvation  for  the  poor. 
And  bore  the  sinner's  shame. 

2  His  deep  distress  has  raised  us  high ; 
His  duty  and  his  zeal 
Fulfill'd  the  law  which  mortals  broke, 
And  finish'd  all  thy  will. 

8  His  dying  groans,  his  living  songs 
Shall  better  please  my  God, 
Than  harp  or  trumpet's  solemn  sound, 
Than  goats'  or  bullocks'  blood. 

4  This  shall  his  humble  followers  see, 

And  set  their  hearts  at  rest ; 
They  by  his  death  draw  near  to  thee, 
And  live  forever  blest. 

5  Let  heaven,  and  all  that  dwell  on  high. 

To  God  their  voices  raise, 
Whrle  lands  and  seas  assist  the  sky, 
And  join  to  advance  his  praise 

6  Zion  is  thine  most  holy  God ; 

Thy  Son  shall  bless  her  gates ; 
And  glory,  purchased  by  his  blood. 
For  thine  own  Israel  waits. 


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Hymn  132.   B.  1.   L.  M. 

Portugal,  Slade. 
Holiness  and  grace. 

^O  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
^  The  holy  gospel  we  profess  ; 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine. 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad. 
The  honours  of  our  Saviour  God, 
When  his  salvation  reigns  within. 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride  ; 
While  justice,  temperance,  truth,  and 
Our  inward  piety  approve.  [love 


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SANCTIFICATION. 


234,  235 


4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaninor  on  his  word. 


231 


Hymn  143.   B.  2.   C.  M.  ^ 

Colchester,  Abridge. 
Flesh  and  Spirit. 

WHAT  different  powers  of  grace 
and  sin 
Attend  our  mortal  state! 

1  hate  the  thoughts  that  work  within, 
And  do  the  works  I  hate. 

2  Now  I  complain,  and  groan,  and  die. 

While  sin  and  Satan  reign, 
Now  raise  my  songs  of  triumph  high, 
For  grace  prevails  again. 

3  So  darkness  struggles  with  the  light, 

Till  perfect  day  arise ; 
Water  and  fire  maintain  the  fight 
Until  the  wearier  dies. 

4  Thus  will  the  flesh  and  Spirit  strive. 

And  vex  and  break  my  peace  5 
But  I  shall  quit  this  mortal  life. 
And  sin  forever  cease. 

2"52   Hymn  104.   B.  1.   C.  M.  ^ 

Cambridge,  Irish. 
Ji  state  of  nature  and  of  grace. 

^OT  the  malicious,  nor  profane, 
--^   The  wanton,  nor  the  proud. 
Nor  thieves,  nor  slanderers,  shall  obtain 
The  kingdom  of  our  God. 

2  Surprising  grace  !  and  such  were  we 

By  nature  and  by  sin, 
Heirs  of  immortal  misery. 
Unholy  and  unclean. 

3  But  we  are  wash'd  in  Jesus'  blood, 

We're  pardon'd  through  his  name  ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  of  our  God 
Has  sanctify'd  our  frame. 

4  0  for  a  persevering  power 

To  keep  thy  just  commands! 
Wo  would  defile  our  hearts  no  more. 
No  more  pollute  our  hands. 

0^0  PsALxM  119.  11th Part.  CM.  b 

^^t9t9  Plymouth,  Durham. 

Breathing  after  holiness. 
Verses  5,  33. 
THAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
To  keep  his  statutes  still! 
O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will ! 

Verse  29. 

2  0  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write 
Thy  law  upon  my  heart ! 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 
8* 


Verses  37,  36. 

3  From  vanity  turn  off'  mine  eyes ; 

Let  no  corrupt  design. 
Nor  covetous  desires,  arise 
Within  this  soul  of  mine. 

Veise  ]33. 

4  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion.  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

Verse  176. 

5  My  soul  hath  gone  too  far  astray ; 

My  feet  too  often  slip ; 
Yet  since  I've  not  forgot  the  way, 
Restore  thy  wandering  sheep. 

Verse  35. 

6 Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands; 

'Tis  a  delightful  road ; 
Nor  let  my  head  or  heart  or  hands 
Offend  against  my  God. 

Hymx^  97.   B.  1.   L.  M.  b 

97th  Psahn,  Brentford. 
Christ  our  wisdom  and  righteousness. 

URY'D  in  shadows  of  the  night. 
We  lie  till  Christ  restores  the  light, 
Wisdom  descends  to  heal  the  blind. 
And  chase  the  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  Our  guilty  souls  are  drown'd  in  tears, 
Till  his  atoning  blood  appears ; 
Then  we  awake  from  deep  distress. 
And  sing.  The  Lord  our  Righteousness 

3  Our  very  frame  is  mix'd  with  sin, 
His  Spirit  makes  our  natures  clean  ; 
Such  virtues  from  his  sufferings  flow, 
At^once  to  cleanse  and  pardon  too. 

4  Jesus  beholds  where  Satan  reigns. 
Binding  his  slaves  in  heavy  chains ; 
He  sets  the  prisoners  free,  and  breaks 
The  iron  bondage  from  our  necks. 

5  Poor  helpless  worms  in  thee  possess 
Grace,  wisdom,  power  and  righteousness ; 
Thou  art  our  mighty  All,  and  we 
Give  our  whole  selves,  O  Lord,  to  thee 


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X    Hymn  98.   B.  1.    S.  M. 

Little  Marlboro',  Durham. 
The  same. 

"OW  heavy  is  the  ffight. 
That  hangs  upon  our  eyes, 
Till  Christ  with  his  reviving  light 
Over  our  souls  arise. 

2  Our  guilty  spirits  dread 

To  meet  the  wrath  of  heaven ; 
But,  in  his  righteousness  array'd. 
We  see  our  sins  forgiven. 

3  Unholy  and  impure 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways 
His  hands  infected  nature  cure 
With  sanctifying  grace. 


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4  The  powers  of  hell  agree 
To  hold  our  souls  in  vain ; 

He  sets  the  sons  of  bondage  free, 
And  breaks  the  cursed  chain, 

5  Lord,  we  adore  thy  ways. 
To  bring  us  near  to  God ; 

Thy  sovereign  power,  thy  healing  grace. 
And  thine  atoning  blood. 


236 


Hymn  90.   B.  2.   C.  M.  b 

Maiiow,  St.  Ann^s. 
Faith  in  Christ  fur  pardon  and  sanctification, 

HOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is ! 
Our  sin,  how  deep  it  stains! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

2  But  there's  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word ; 
Ho !  ye  despairing  sinners^  come, 
Ana  trust  upon  the  Lord, 

3  My  soul  obeys  th'  Almighty  call. 

And  runs  to  this  reliei  ; 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord, 
0 1  help  mine  unbelief. 

4  [To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood. 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly ; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 

5  Stretch  out  thine  arm,  victorious  King, 

My  reigning  sins  subdue  ; 
Drive  the  old  dragon  from  his  seat. 
With  all  his  hellish  crew.] 

6  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worjn. 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall ; 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, 
My  Jesus,  and  my  all ! 


237 


LAW  AND  GOSPEL. 

MORAL  LAW. 
Hymn  116.   B.  1.   L.  M.  # 

Nantwich,  Dunstan. 
Love  to  God  and  our  neighbour. 
^T^IIUS  saitkthe  first,  the  great  command. 

'  Let  all  thy  inward  powers  unite 
*To  lov^e  thy  Maker  and  thy  God 

*  With  utmost  vigour  and  delight. 

2  *  Then  shall  thy  neighbour  next  in  place 
'  Share  thine  affections  and  esteem ; 

*  And  let  thy  kindness  to  thyself 

*  Measure  and  rule  thy  love  to  him.' 

'3  This  is  the  sense  that  Moses  spoke, 
This  did  the  prophets  preach  and  prove  ; 
For  want  of  thisj  the  law  is  broke, 
\nd  the  whole  law's  fulfill'd  by  love. 


4  But  O  !  how  base  our  passions  are  ! 
How  cold  our  charity  and  zeal ! 
Lord,  fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  fire, 
Or  we  shall  ne'er  perform  thy  will. 


2Qfi  Psalm  50.   2d  Part.   C.  M.  ^ 

Wareham,  St.  Martins. 
Obedience  is  better  than  sacrifice. 

THUS  saith  the  Lord,  '  The  spacious 
fields, 

*  And  flocks  and  herds  are  mine ; 

*  O'er  all  the  cattle  of  the  hills 

'I  claim  a  right  divine. 

2*1  ask  no  sheep  for  sacrifice, 

*  Nor  bullocks  burnt  with  fire  ; 

*  To  hope  and  love,  to  pray  and  praise, 

*Is  all  that  I  require. 

3 '  Call  upon  me  when  trouble's  near^ 

*  My  hand  shall  set  thee  free ; 

'  Then  shall  thy  thankful  lips  declare 
'  The  honour  due  to  me. 

4 '  The  man  that  offers  humble  praise, 

*  He  glorifies  me  best ; 

*  And  those,  that  tread  my  holy  ways, 

'  Shall  my  salvation  taste.' 

oqq  Psalm  16.    1st  Part.    L.  M.  b 

Cartilage,  Putney. 

Confession  of  our  povcrtif,  and  saints  the  best  com- 
pany ;  or,  g-ood  works  profit  men^  not  God. 

PRESERVE  me,Lord,  in  time  of  need; 
For  succour  to  thy  throne  I  flee. 
But  have  no  merits  there  to  plead  ; 
My  goodness  cannot  reach  to  thee. 

2  Oft  have  my  heart  and  tongue  confess'd 
How  empty  and  how  poor  I  am  : 

My  praise  can  never  make  thee  bless'd, 
Nor  add  new  glories  to  thy  name. 

3  Yet,  Lord,  thy  saints  on  earth  may  reap 
Some  profit  by  the  good  we  do  ; 
These  are  the  company  1  keep, 
These  are  the  choicest  friends  I  know, 

4  Let  others  choose  the  sons  of  mirth 
To  give  a  relish  to  their  wine  ; 

I  love  the  men  of  heavenly  birth. 
Whose  thouofhts  and  lanofuaffe  are  divine. 

ilAO  Hymi^  115.  B.  1.  CM.  ^ox\^ 

Hartland,  Dedham. 
Conviction  of  sin  by  the  law. 

T  ORDjhow  secure  my  conscience  was, 

And  felt  no  inward  dread! 
1  was  alive  without  the  law. 

And  thouglit  my  sins  were  dead. 

2  My  hopes  of  heaven  were  firm  and 
But,  since  the  precept  came  [bright 
With  a  convincing  power  and  light, 
I  find  how  vile  I  am. 


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GOSPEL 


243,  244 


3  [My  guilt  appear'd  but  small  before. 

Till  terribly  I  saw 
How  perfect,  holy,  just,  and  pure 
Was  thine  eternal  law. 

4  Then  felt  my  soul  the  heavy  load, 

My  sins  revived  again ; 
1  had  provoked  a  dreadful  God, 
And  all  my  hopes  were  slain.] 

5  I'm  like  a  helpless  captive,  sold 

Under  the  power  of  sin; 
1  cannot  do  the  good  I  Avould, 
Nor  keep  my  conscience  clean. 

6  My  God,  I  cry  with  every  breath 

For  some  kind  power  to  save. 
To  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  death, 
And  thus  redeem  the  slave. 


241 


Hymn  121.   B.  2.   L.  M.  b 

Gloucester,  All  Saints. 
The  law  and  gospel  distmguished. 

THE  law  commands,  and  makes  us 
know 

What  duties  to  our  God  we  owe  ; 
But  'tis  the  gospel  must  reveal 
Where  lies  our  strength  to  do  his  will. 

2  The  law  discovers  guilt  and  sin, 

And  shows  how  vile  our  hearts  have  been ; 
Only  the  gospel  can  express 
Forgiving  love,  and  cleansing  grace. 

3  What  curses  doth  the  law  denounce 
Against  the  man  that  fails  but  once  ! 
But  in  the  gospel  Christ  appears, 
Pard'ning  tne  guilt  of  numerous  years. 

4  My  soul,  no  more  attempt  to  draw 
Thy  life  and  comfort  from  the  law ; 
Fly  to  the  hope  the  gospel  gives  ; 
The  man  that  trusts  the  promise  lives. 

Beveridge,  Sutton. 
The  law  and  gospel  joined  in  Scripture. 

rilHE  Lord  declares  his  will. 

And  keeps  the  world  in  awe  ; 
Amidst  the  smoke  on  Sinai's  hill 
Breaks  out  his  fiery  law. 

2  The  Lord  reveals  his  face  ; 
And  smiling  from  above, 

Sends  down  the  gospel  of  his  grace, 
Th'  epistles  of  his  love. 

3  These  sacred  words  impart 
Our  Maker's  just  commands  ; 

The  pity  of  his  melting  heart 
And  vengeance  of  his  hands. 

4  [Hence  we  awake  our  fear, 

•     We  draw  our  comfort  hence  ; 
The  arms  of  grace  are  treasured  here 
And  armour  of  defence. 


5  We  learn  Christ^crucify'd, 
And  here  behold  his  blood ; 

All  arts  and  knowledges  beside 
•Will  do  us  little  good.] 

6  We  read  the  heavenly  word, 
We  take  the  offer'd  grace, 

Obey  the  statutes  of  the  Lord, 
And  trust  his  promises. 

7  In  vain  shall  Satan  rage 
Against  a  book  divine, 

Where  wrath  and  lighting  guard  the  page, 
Where  beams  of  mercy  shine. 

GOSPEL. 
Psalm  89.  3d  Part.  CM.  # 

Exeter,  Archdale. 
A  blessed  gospel. 

BLEST  are  the  souls  that  hear  and 
The  gospel's  joyful  sound  ;  [know 
Peace  shall  attend  the  paths  they  go^ 
And  light  their  steps  surround.  "  s 

2  Their  joy  shall  bea-r  their  spirits  up, 

Through  their  Redeemer's  name  ; 
His  righteousness  exalts  their  hope, 
Nor  Satan  dares  condemn. 

3  The  Lord,  our  glory  and  defence, 

Strength  and  salvation  gives : 
Israel,  thy  King  forever  reigns. 
Thy  God  forever  lives. 

OA  A    Hymn  128.   B.  1.   L.  M.  # 

Old  Hundred,  EUenthorpe. 

TheMpostles^  commission;  or,  the  gospel  attested  by 
miracles. 

'  €^  ^'  preach  my  gospel,'  saith  the 
Lord ; 

*  Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive ; 

*  He  shall  be  saved  that  trusts  my  word 

*  He  shall  be  damn'd  that  won't  believe. 
2 '  [Fll  make  your  great  commission  known, 

'  And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 
'  By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 

*  By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  *  Go  heal  the  sick,  go  raise  the  dead. 

*  Go  cast  out  devils  in  mytiame  ; 
'  Nor  let  my  prophets  be  afraid, 

*  Though  Greeks  reproach,  and  Jew 

blaspheme.] 

4 '  Teach  all  the  nation^  my  commands  ^ 

*  I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end  , 

*  All  power  is  trujsted  in  my  hands  ; 
^  I  can  destroy,  and  I  defend.' 

5  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  his  head 
On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  he  rode 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 


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248,  249 


245    Hymn  131,       2.   L.  M.  4* 

Antigua,  Islington,  Italy. 

The  excellency  of  the  Christian  Religion. 

LET  everlasting  glories  crown 
Thy  head,  my  Saviour,  and  my  Lord ; 
Thy  hands  have  brought  salvation  down. 
And  writ  the  blessings  in  thy  word. 

2  [What  if  we  trace  the  globe  around, 
And  search  from  Britain  to  Japan, 
There  shall  be  no  religion  found 

So  just  to  God,  so  safe  for  man.] 

3  In  vain  the  trembling  conscience  seeks 
Some  solid  ground  to  rest  upon  ; 
With  long  despair  the  spirit  breaks. 
Till  we  apply  to  Christ  alone. 

4  How  well  thy  blessed  truths  agree  ! 
How  wise  and  holy  thy  commands  ! 
Thy  promises,  how  firm  they  be  ! 
How  firm  our  hope  and  comfort  stands ! 

5  [Not  the  feign'd  fields  of  heath'nishbliss 
Could  raise  such  pleasures  in  the  mind ; 
Nor  does  the  Turkish  paradise 
Pretend  to  joys  so  well  refined.] 

6  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise 
Assault  my  faith  with  treacherous  art, 
I'd  call  them  vanity  and  lies, 

And  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heart. 

OAa  Hymn  118.  B.  1.  S.  M.    b  ^ 

^^\J  Hopkins,  St.  Thomas. 

Moses  and  Christ',  or,  sins  against  the  law  and 
  gospel. 

rpiHE  law  by  Moses  came  ; 

But  peace  and  truth  and  love 
Were  brought  by  Christ  (a  nobler  name) 
Descendmg  from  above. 

2  Amidst  the  house  of  God 

Their  diflferent  works  were  done ; 
Moses  a  faithful  servant  stood. 
But  Christ  a  faithful  Son. 

3  Then  to  his  new  commands 
Be  strict  obedience  paid ; 

O'er  all  his  Father's  house  he  stands 
The  Sovereign  and  the  Head. 

4  The  man  that  durst  despise 
The  law  that  Moses  brought. 

Behold!  hew  terribly  he  dies 
For  his  presumptuous  fault. 

5  But  sorer  vengeance  falls 
On  that  rebellious  race, 

Who  hate  to  hear  when  Jesus  calls. 
And  dare  resist  his  grace. 

247   Hymn  119.   B.  1.   C.  M.  ^ 

Dundee,  Lanesboro'. 
The  different  success  of  the  gospel. 

CHRIST  and  his  cross  are  all  our 
'  theme ; 

The  mysteries  that  we  speak 


Are  scandal  in  the  Jews'  esteem, 
And  folly  to  the  Greek. 

2  But  souls  enlighten'd  from  above 

With  joy  receive  the  word , 
They  see  what  wisdom,  power  and  love 
Shine  in  their  dying  Lord. 

3  The  vital  savour  of  his  name 

Restores  their  fainting  breath: 
But  unbelief  perverts  the  same 
To  guilt,  despair  and  death. 

4  Till  God  diffuse  his  graces  down, 

Like  showers  of  heavenly  rain. 
In  vain  Apollos  sows  the  ground. 
And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain. 


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Hymn  138.   B.  2.   L.  M. 

Roth  well,  Eaton. 
The  power  of  the  gospel. 

^l^HIS  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love, 
Sent  to  the  nations  from  above  ; 
Jehovah  here  resolves  to  show 
What  his  Almighty  grace  can  do. 

2  This  remedy  did  wisdom  find. 
To  heal  diseases  of  the  mind ; 

This  sovereign  balm,  whose  virtues  can 
Restore  the  ruin'd  creature,  man. 

3  The  gospel  bids  the  dead  revive  ; 
Sinners  obey  the  voice,  and  live ; 
Dry  bones  are  raised  and  cloth'd  afresh 
And  hearts  of  stone  are  turn'd  to  flesh. 

4  [Where  Satan  reign'd  in  shades  of  niglt. 
The  gospel  strikes  a  heavenly  light ; 
Our  lusts  its  wondrous  power  controls. 
And  calms  the  rage  of  angry  souls. 

5  Lions  and  beasts  of  savage  name 
Put  on  the  nature  of  the  Lamb  ; 
While  the  wide  world  esteem  it  strange, 
Gaze,  and  admire,  and  hate  the  change.] 

6  May  but  this  grace  my  soul  renew, 
Let  siijners  gaze,  and  hate  me  too  ; 
The  word  that  saves  me  does  engage 
A  sure  defence  from  all  their  rage. 

QAQ    Hymn  126.   B.  2.   C.  M.  # 

Warsaw,  Arlington. 
God  glorified  in  the  gospel. 

THE  Lord,  descending  from  above, 
Invites  his  children  near  ; 
While  power,  and  truth,  and  boundless 
Display  their  glories  here.  [love 

2  Here,  in  thy  gospel's  wondrous  frame, 

Fresh  wisdom  we  pursue  ; 
A  thousand  angels  learn  thy  name, 
Beyond  whate'er  they  knew 

3  Thy  name  is  writ  in  fairest  lines. 

Thy  wonders  here  we  trace ; 
Wisdom  through  all  the  mystery  shines, 
And  shines  In  Jesus'  face. 


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4  The  law  its  best  obedience  owes 

To  our  incarnate  God  ; 
And  thine  avenging  justice  shows 
Its  honours  in  his  blood. 

5  But  still  the  lustre  of  thy  grace 

Our  warmer  thoughts  employs, 
Gilds  the  whole  scene  with  brighter  rays, 
And  more  exalts  our  joys. 


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PIymn  10.   B.  1.    S.  M.  # 

at.  Thomas,  Froome. 

The  blessedness  of  gospel  times ;  o?*,  the  revelation 
of  CkiHSt  to  Jews  and  Gentiles . 

HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet. 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ! 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues. 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice ! 
How  sweet  the  tidings  are ! 

*  Zion,  behold  thv  Saviour  King, 
*He  reigns  and  triumphs  here.' 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears. 
That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 

Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for. 
And  sought,  but  never  found  I 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 
That  see  this  heavenly  light! 

Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long. 
But  died  without  the  sight! 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 
And  tuneful  notes  employ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad ; 

Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 


051  Psalm  98.    1st  Part.    CM.  # 

Braintiee,  Abridge,  Patnios. 
Praise  for  the  gospel. 

ri^O  our  Almighty  Maker,  God, 
New  honours  be  address'd  ; 
His  great  salvation  shines  abroad. 
And  makes  the  nations  bless'd. 

2  He  spake  the  word  to  Abrah'm  first ; 

His  truth  fulfils  his  grace  ; 
The  Gentiles  make  his  name  their  trust, 
And  learn  his  righteousness. 

3  Let  the  whole  earth  his  love  proclaim 

With  all  her  different  tongues. 
And  spread  the  honours  of  His  name 
In  melody  and  songs. 


SCRIPTURE  INVITATIONS 
AND  PROMISES. 


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INVITATIONS. 
HymxN  7.    B.  1.    C.  M.  ^ 

Christmas,  Rochester,  Rye. 

The  invitation  of  the  gospel ;  or,  spiritual  food  and 
clothing. 

LET  every  mortal  ear  attend. 
And  every  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2 'Ho!  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 
'That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
'And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
'  To  fill  an  empty  mind : 

3 'Eternal  Wisdom  has  prepared 
'A  soul-reviving  feast, 
'And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
'The  rich  provision  taste. 

4 '  Ho !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 
'  And  pine  away,  and  die  ; 
^  Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
'  With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5 'Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here 

'In  a  rich  ocean  join; 
'Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
'Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  ['Ye  perishing  and  naked  poor, 
'Who  work  with  mighty  pain 
'To  weave  a  garment  of  your  own, 
'  That  will  not  hide  your  sin  ; — 

7 '  Come  naked  and  adorn  your  souls 
'In  robes  prepared  by  God, 
'  Wrought  by  the  labours  of  his  Son, 
'  And  dy'd  in  his  own  blood.'] 

8  Dear  God !  the  treasures  of  thy  love 

Are  everlasting  mines. 
Deep  as  our  helpless  miseries  are. 
And  boundless  as  our  sins ! 

9  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day: 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

2n;Q    Hymn  127.   B.  1.   L.  M. 

Pi-amingham,  Antigua. 
ChrisVs  invitation  to  sinners;  or,  humility  and  pride 

'  ^  OME  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls, 
^  '  Ye  heavy  laden  sinners,  come  : 
'  I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
'  And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

2 '  They  shall  find  rest  that  learn  of  me ; 
'  I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind  ; 
'  But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 
'  And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 


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256,  257 


3 '  Blest  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 
'  My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight ; 

*  My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck, 

*  My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light.' 

4  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command  ; 
With  faith  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal, 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand. 
To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 

254     Hymn  92.   B.  1.   S.  M.  # 

^  Watcliman,  Sutton. 

Christ  the  wisdom  of  God. 

^HALL  Wisdom  cry  aloud, 
^  And  not  her  speech  be  heard  ? 
The  voice  of  God's  eternal  Word, 
Deserves  it  no  regard  ? 

2  *  I  was  his  chief  delight, 
'His  everlasting  Son, 

'Before  the  first  of  all  his  works, 
'  Creation,  was  begun. 

3  ['  Before  the  flying  clouds, 
'Before  the  solid  land, 

'Before  the  fields,  before  the  floods, 
'I  dwelt  at  his  right  hand. 

4  'When  he  adorn'd  the  skies, 
'And  built  them,  I  was  there, 

'To  order  when  the  sun  should  rise, 
'And  marshal  every  star. 

5  '  When  he  pour'd  out  the  sea, 
'And  spread  the  flowing  deep, 

'I  gave  the  flood  a  firm  decree 
'In  its  own  bounds  to  keep.] 

6  '  Upon  the  empty  air 

'  The  earth  was  balanced  well ; 
'  With  joy  I  saw  the  mansion,  where 
'The  sons  of  men  should  dwell. 

7  'My  busy  thoughts  at  first 
'  On  their  salvation  ran, 

Ere  sin  was  born,  or  Adam's  dust 
'Was  fashion'd  to  a  man. 

8  'Then  come,  receive  my  grace, 
'  Ye  children,  and  be  wise  ; 

*  Happy  the  man  that  keeps  my  ways  ; 

'The  man  that  shuns  them  dies.' 


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Hymn  93.   B.  1.   L.  M. 

Gloucester,  Stonefield,  Luton. 
Christ,  or  Wisdom,  obejjed  or  resisted. 

THUS  saith  the  Wisdom  of  the  Lord, 
'  Bless'd  is  the  man  that  hears  my 
word, 

'  Keeps  daily  watch  before  my  gates, 
'  And  at  my  feet  for  mercy  waits. 
2 '  The  soul  that  seeks  me  shall  obtain 
'  Immortal  wealth,  and  heavenly  gain  ; 
Immortal  life  is  his  reward, — 
'  Life,  and  the  favour  of  the  Lord. 


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3 '  But  the  vile  wretch  that  flies  from  me, 
'  Doth  his  own  soul  an  injury  ; 
'  Fools,  that  against  my  grace  rebel, 
'  Seek  death,  and  love  the  road  to  heli, 

PROMISES. 
Hymn  107.   B.  1.   L.  M.  b 

Lynn,  Putney. 

The  fall  and  recovery  of  man ;  or,  Christ  and  Satan 
at  enmity. 

"F|ECEIV'D  by  subtle  snares  of  hell, 
Adam,  our  head,  our  father,  fell  I 
When  Satan,  in  the  serpent  hid, 
Propos'd  the  fruit  that  God  forbid. 

2  Death  was  the  threat'ning :  death  began 
To  take  possession  of  the  man  ; 

His  unborn  race  received  the  wound. 
And  heavy  curses  smote  the  ground. 

3  But  Satan  found  a  worse  reward  ; 
Thus  saith  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord, 
'  Let  everlasting  hatred  be 

'  Betwixt  the  woman's  seed  and  thee. 

4 '  The  woman's  seed  shall  be  my  Son  ; 
'  He  shall  destroy  what  thou  hast  done  j 
'  Shall  break  thy  head,  and  only  feel 
'  Thy  malice  raging  at  his  heel.' 

5  [He  spake — and  bid  four  thousandyears 
Roll  on ; — at  length  his  Son  appears ; 
Angels  with  joy  descend  to  eartli, 
And  sing  the  young  Redeemer's  birth. 

6  Lo  I  by  the  sons  of  hell  he  dies  ; 
But,  as  he  hung  'twixt  earth  and  skies, 
He  gave  their  prince  a  fatal  blow. 
And  triumph'd  o'er  tlie  powers  below.] 

9^7     Hymn  9.   B.  1.    CM.  ^ 

•      Colchester,  Miller,  St.  Martins. 

The  promises  of  the  covenant  of  grace, 

N  vain  we  lavish  out  our  lives 
To  gather  empty  wind ; 
The  choicest  blessings  earth  can  yield 
Will  starve  a  hungry  mind. 

2  Come,  and  the  Lord  shall  feed  our  souis 

With  more  substantial  meat, 
With  such  as  saints  in  glory  love. 
With  such  as  angels  eat. 

3  Our  God  will  every  want  supply. 

And  fill  our  hearts  with  peace  ; 
He  gives  by  covenant  and  by  oath 
The  riches  of  his  grace. 

4  Come,  and  he'll  cleanse  our  spotted  souls, 

And  wash  away  our  stains. 
In  the  dear  fountain  that  his  Son 
Pour'd  from  his  dying  veins. 

5  [Our  guilt  shall  vanish  all  away. 

Though  black  as  hell  before ; 


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Our  sms  shall  sink  beneath  the  sea, 
And  shall  be  found  no  more. 

.6  And  lest  pollution  should  o'erspread 
Our  inward  powers  again. 
His  Spirit  shall  bedew  our  souls. 
Like  purifying  rain.] 

7  Our  heart,  that  flinty,  stubborn  thing, 

That  terrors  cannot  move. 
That  fears  no  threat'nings  of  his  wrath, 
Shall  be  dissolved  by  love. 

^  8  Or  he  can  take  the  flint  away, 
That  would  not  be  refined ; 
And,  from  the  treasures  of  his  grace. 
Bestow  a  softer  mind. 

9  There  shall  his  sacred  Spirit  dwell. 

And  deep  -engrave  his  law ; 
And  every  motion  of  our  souls 
To  swift  obedience  draw. 

10  Thus  wdll  he  pour  salvation  down, 
And  we  shall  render  praise  ; 

We  the  dear  people  of  his  love, 
And  he  our  God  of  grace. 

Hymn  15.    B.  1.     L.  M.  ^ 

Tallis'  Eveii'iig  Hymn,  Bath. 

Our  men  weakness  ;  or,  Christ  our  strength. 

LET  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
'  Strength  shall  be  equal  to  thy  day,' 
Then  I'll  rejoice  in  deep  distress. 
Leaning  on  all-sufliicient  grace. 

2 1  glory  in  infirmity, 
That  Christ's  own  power  may  rest  on  me  ; 
When  I  am  weak,  then  am  I  strong, 
Grace  is  my  shield,  and  Christ  my  song. 

3 1  can  do  all  things,  or  can  bear 
All  sufferings,  if  my  Lord  be  there  ; 
;   Sweet  pleasures  mingle  with  the  pains. 
While  his  left  hand  my  head  sustains. 

4  But  if  the  Lord  be  once  withdrawn. 
And  we  attempt  the  work  alone. 
When  new  temptations  spring  and  rise. 
We  find  how  great  our  weakness  is. 

5  So  Samson,  when  his  hair  was  lost, 
Met  the  Philistines  to  his  cost ; 
Shook  his  vain  limbs  with  sad  surprise, 
Made  feeble  fight,  and  lost  his  eyes. 


25Q     Hymn  84.   B.  1.   L.  M.  ^ 

Danveis,  Antigua. 
Salvatiov^  riprhteousness^  and  strength  in  Christ. 

JEHOVAH  speaks,  let  Israel  hear. 
Let  all  the  earth  rejoice  and  fear. 
While  God's  eternal  Son  proclaims 
His  sovereign  honours  and  his  names. 

2 '  I  am  the  Last,  and  I  the  First, 
'  The  Saviour  God,  and  God  the  Just : 
There's  none  beside  pretends  to  shew 
'Such  justice  and  salvation  too. 


3  P  Ye  that  in  shades  of  darkness  dwell, 
'Just  on  the  verge  of  death  and  hell, 
'  Look  up  to  me  from  distant  lands, 
'Light,  life,  and  heaven  are  in  my  hands. 

4 '  I  by  my  holy  name  have  sworn, 
'Nor  shall  the  word  in  vain  return, 
'  To  me  shall  all  things  bend  the  knee, 
'  And  every  tongue  shall  swear  to  me.] 

5 '  In  me  alone  shall  men  confess, 
'  Lies  all  their  strength  and  righteousness : 
'  But  such  as  dare  despise  my  name, 
'  I'll  clothe  them  with  eternal  shame. 

6 '  In  me,  the  Lord,  shall  all  the  seed 
'  Of  Israel  from  their  sins  be  freed 
'  And  by  their  shining  graces,  prove 
'  Their  interest  in  my  pardoning  love. 

<^a(\     Hymn  85.   B.  1.   S.  M.  # 

Lisbon,  St.  Thomas. 
The  same. 

rpHE  Lord  on  high  proclaims 
His  Godhead  from  his  throne , 
'  Mercy  and  justice  are  the  names 
'By  which  I  will  be  known. 

2  'Ye  dying  souls,  that  sit 

'  In  darkness  and  distress, 
'Look  from  the  borders  of  the  pit 
'  To  my  recovering  grace.' 

3  Sinners  shall  hear  the  sound; 
Their  thankful  tongues  shall  own 

'  Our  righteousness  and  strength  is  found 
'In  thee,  the  Lord,  alone.' 

4  In  thee. shall  Israel  trust. 
And  see  their  guilt  forgiven, 

God  will  pronounce  the  sinners  just, 
And  take  the  saints  to  heaven. 


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Hymn  87.   B.  1.   L.  M. 

Antigua,  Stonefield. 
God  dwells  with  the  humble  and  penitent. 

npHUS  saith  the  High  and  Lofty  One 
'  I  sit  upon  my  holy  throne  ; 
My  name  is  God,  I  dwell  on  high, 
Dwell  in  my  own  eternity. 

'  But  I  descend  to  worlds  below. 
On  earth  I  have  a  mansion  too  ; 
The  humble  spirit  and  contrite 
Is  an  abode  of  my  delight. 

'  The  humble  soul  my  words  revive  ; 
I  bid  the  mourning  sinner  live  ; 
Heal  all  the  broken  hearts  I  find. 
And  ease  the  sorrows  of  the  mind. 

['  When  I  contend  against  their  sin, 
1  make  them  know  how  vile  th(jy've  been; 
But  should  my  wrath  forever  smoke. 
Their  souls  would  sink  beneath  my 
stroke.' 


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2Gri 


5  O  may  thy  pardoning  grace  be  nigh, 
Lest  we  should  faint,  despair,  and  die  ! 
Thus  shall  our  better  thoughts  approve 
The  methods  of  thy  chastening  love.] 

nao    Hymn  125.   B.  1.   C.  M.  ^ 

Eustis,  Barby. 
ChrisVs  compassion  to  the  weak  and  tempted. 

W^ITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 
Of  our  High-Priest  above  ; 
His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness. 
His  bowels  melt  with  love. 

STouch'd  with  a  sympathy  within. 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame  ; 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 
For  he  has  felt  the  same. 

3  But  spotless,  innocent  and  pure 

The  great  Redeemer  stood. 
While  Satan's  fiery  darts  he  bore. 
And  did  resist  to  blood. 

4  He  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh 

Pour'd  out  his  cries  and  tears. 
And  in  his  measure  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

5  [He'll  never  quench  the  smoking  flax. 

But  raise  it  to  a  flame ; 
The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name.] 

Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 
His  mercy  and  his  power ; 

We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace 
In  the  distressing  hour. 


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Htmn  138.   B.  1.   C.  M. 

London,  Abridge,  Mario w. 
Saints  in  the  hands  of  Christ. 


FIRM  as  the  earth  thy  gospel  stands. 
My  Lord,  my  hope,  my  trust ; 
If  I  am  found  in  Jesus'  hands. 
My  soul  can  ne'er  be  lost. 

2  His  honour  is  engag'd  to  save 

The  meanest  of  his  sheep  ; 
All  that  his  heavenly  Father  gave. 
His  hands  securely  keep. 

3  Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  e'er  remove 

His  favourites  from  his  breast ; 
In  the  dear  bosom  of  his  love 
They  must  forever  rest. 


Of\A  Psalm  119.  10th  Part.  C.  M.  b 

^        St.  Martin's,  Gainsborough. 
Pleading  the  promises. 
  Verses  38,  49. 

"O  EHOI4D  thy  waiting  servant.  Lord, 
Devoted  to  thy  fear  ; 
Remember  and  confirm  thy  word. 
For  all  my  hopes  are  there. 


Verses  41,  58,  107. 

2  Hast  thou  not  sent  salvation  down,  t^^ 

And  promised  quickening  grace  ? 
Doth  not  my  heart  address  thy  throne? 
And  yet  thy  love  delays. 

Verses  123,  42. 

3  Mine  eyes  for  thy  salvation  fail ; 

O  bear  thy  servant  up ! 
Nor  let  the  scoffing  lips  prevail. 
Who  dare  reproach  my  hope. 

Verses  49,  74. 

4  Didst  thou  not  raise  my  faith,  O  Lord  ?  ^ 

Then  let  thy  truth  appear: 
Saints  shall  rejoice  in  my  reward, 
And  trust,  as  well  as  fear. 

Oax     Hymn  69.   B.  2. .  C.  M.  ^ 

Conway,  Cliristmas. 
The  faithfulness  of  God  in  his  promises. 

[XJEGIN,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly 
theme. 

And  speak  some  boundless  thing, 
The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  name 
Of  our  eternal  King. 

2  Tell  of  his  wondrous  faithfulness, 

And  sound  his  power  abroad ; 
Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  his  grace, 
And  the  performing  God. 

3  Proclaim  salvation  from  the  Lord, 

For  wretched,  dying  men; 
His  hand  has  writ  the  sacred  word 
With  an  immortal  pen. 

4  Engraved  as  in  eternal  brass 

The  mighty  promise  shines ; 
Nor  can  the  powers  of  darkness  raze 
Those  everlasting  lines.] 

5  [He  that  can  dash  whole  worlds  to  death. 

And  make  them  when  he  please  ; 
He  speaks — and  that  almighty  breath 
Fulfils  his  great  decrees. 

6  His  very  word  of  grace  is  strong 

As  that  which  built  the  skies ; 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 

7  He  said,  Let  the  wide  heaven  he  spread. 

And  heaven  was  stretch'd  abroad: 
Abraham,  Vll  he  thy  God,  he  said, 
And  he  was  AlJrah'm's  God. 

8  O,  might  1  hear  thine  heavenly  tongue. 

But  whisper.  Thou  art  mine! 
Those  gentle  words  should  raise  my  song 
To  notes  almost  divine. 

9  How  would  my  leaping  heart  rejoice^ 

And  think  my  heaven  secure ' 
I'd  trust  the  all-creating  voice. 

And  faith  desires  no  more.]  ; 


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Ofta    Hymn  60.   B,  2.   L.  M.  # 

Islington,  Winchelsea. 

The  trvlh  of  God  the  promiser  ,*  or,  the  promises  are 
cur  security, 

PRAISE,  everlasting  praise  be  paid 
To  Him  who  earth's  foundations  laid  ; 
Praise  to  the  God  whose  strong  decrees 
Sway  the  creation  as  he  please. 

2  Praise  to  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 
Who  rules  his  people  by  his  word ; 
And  there,  as  strong  as  his  decrees. 
He  sets  his  kindest  promises. 

3  Firm  are  the  words  his  prophets  give  ; 
Sweet  words,  on  which  his  children  live ; 
Each  of  them  is  the  voice  of  God, 
Who  spoke,  and  spread  the  skies  abroad. 

4  Each  of  them  powerful  as  that  sound 
That  bid  the  new-made  world  go  round : 
And  stronger  than  the  solid  poles, 

On  which  the  wheel  of  nature  rolls.] 

5  Whence  then  should  doubts  and  fears  arise? 
Why  trickling  sorrows  drown  our  eyes  ? 
Slowly,  alas  !  our  mind  receives 

The  comforts  that  our  Maker  gives. 

6  O,  for  a  strong,  a  lasting  faith. 

To  credit  what  the  Almighty  saith ! 
To  embrace  the  message  of  his  Son, 
And  call  the  joys  of  heaven  our  own. 

7  Then,  should  the  earth's  old  pillars  shake, 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break. 
Our  steady  souls  would  fear  no  more 
Than  solid  rocks,  when  billows  roar. 

8  Our  everlasting  hopes  arise 
Above  the  ruinable  skies, 

,  Where  the  eternal  Builder  reigns. 
And  his  own  courts  his  power  sustains. 


INFLUENCES  AND  GRACES  OF 
THE  SPIRIT. 

oflT'    Hymn  144.   B.  2.   L.  M.  ^ 

•  Danvers,  Ralston. 

The  effusion  of  the  Spirit ;  or^  the  success  of  the 
gospel. 

GREAT  was  the  day,  the  joy  was  great, 
When  the  divine  disciples  met ; 
While  on  their  heads  the  Spirit  came, 
And  sat  like  tongues  of  cloven  flame. 

2  What  gifts,  what  miracles  he  gave  ! 
And  power  to  kill,  and  power  to  save  : 
Furnish'd  their  tongues  with  wondrous 

words. 

Instead  of  shieldS;  and  spears,  and  swords. 

3  Thus  arm'd,  he  sent  the  champions  forth, 
From  east  to  west,  fror?!  south  to  north ; 

9 


Go !  and  assert  your  Saviour's  cause 
Go  !  spread  the  mystery  of  his  cross. 

4  These  weapons  of  the  holy  war, 
Of  what  almighty  force  they  are. 
To  make  our  stubborn  passions  bow, 
And  lay  the  proudest  rebel  low ! 

5  Nations,  the  learned  and  the  rude, 
Are  by  these  heavenly  arms  subdued 
While  Satan  rages  at  his  loss. 

And  hates  the  doctrine  of  the  cross. 

6  G  reat  King  of  grace,  my  heart  subdue 
I  would  be  led  in  triumph  too, 

A  willing  captive  to  my  Lord, 
And  sing  the  victories  of  his  word. 


FAITH. 


268 


Hymn  140.   B.  1.   C.  M. 

Oakland,  St.  Martin's. 

A  living  and  a  dead  faith.    Collected  from  several 
Scriptures, 

MISTAKEN  souls !  that  dream  of 
heaven. 
And  make  their  empty  boast 
Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiven, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust ! 

2  Vain  are  our  fancies,  airy  flights, 
If  faith  be  cold  and  dead; 
None  but  a  living  power  unites 
To  Christ,  the  living  head. 

3'Tis  faith  that  changes  all  the  heart, 
'Tis  faith  that  works  by  love ; 
That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 
And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  'Tis  faith  that  conquers  earth  and  hell 

By  a  celestial  power ; 
This  is  the  grace  that  shall  prevail 
In  the  decisive  hour. 

5  [Faith  must  obey  her  Father's  will, 

As  well  as  trust  hi^^race ; 
A  pardoning  God  is  jealous  still 
l^or  his  own  holiness. 

6  When  from  the  curse  he  sets  us  free, 

He  makes  our  natures  clean. 
Nor  would  he  send  his  Son  to  be 
The  minister  of  sin. 

7  His  Spirit  purifies  our  frame. 

And  seals  our  peace  with  God; 
Jesus  and  his  salvation  came 
By  water  and  by  blood. 


269 


Hymn  112.  B.  1,  CM 

Swanwick,  Mear. 
Tlie  brazen  serpent}  or,  looking  to  Jesus, 

SO  did  the  Hebrew  prophet  raise 
The  brazen  serpent  nigh; 
The  wounded  felt  immediate  ease, 
The  c^mp  forbore  to  die. 


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2 'Look  upward  in  the  dying  hour, 
'  And  live,'  the  prophet  cries  ; 
But  Christ  performs  a  nobler  cure. 
When  faith  lifts  up  her  eyes. 

3  High  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung ; 

High  in  the  heavens  iio  reigns: 
Here  sinners,  by  the  old  serpent  stung, 
Look,  and  forget  their  pains. 

4  When  God's  own  Son  is  lifted  up, 

A  dying  world  revives ; 
The  Jew  beholds  the  glorious  hope. 
The  expiring  Gentile  lives. 


270 


Hymn  142.  B.2.  S.M. 

St.  Thomas,  Dover,  Haverhill. 
Faith  in  Christ  our  sacrifice. 


NOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 
On  Jewish  altars  s^^in. 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 
Takes  all  our  sins  away ; 

A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 
On  that  dear  head  of  thine. 

While  like  a  penitent  I  stand. 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 
The  burdens  thou  didst  bear. 

When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree. 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice. 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 


271 


Hymn  100.   B.  L   L.  M. 

I||ington,  Bath. 

Believe  and  he  saved. 

NOT  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men 
Did  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  appear 
No  weapons  in  his  hands  are*  seen, 
No  flaming  sword,  nor  thunder  there. 

2  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 
He  loved  the  race  of  man  so  well. 
He  sent  his  Son  to  bear  our  load 
Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

8  Sinners,  believe  the  Saviour's  word. 
Trust  in  his  mighty  name,  and  live  ; 
A  thousand  joys  his  lips  afford, 
His  hands  a  thousand  blessings  give. 

4  But  vengeance  and  damnation  lies 
On  rebels  who  refuse  the  grace ; 
Who  God's  eternal  Son  despise, 
Thfe  hottest  hell  shall  be  their  place. 


272 


Hymn  125.   B.  2.   L.  M.  4* 

All  J^aiiits,  Wells. 
Faith  and  repentance^  unoclicf  and  impenitence* 

LIFE  and  immortal  joys  arc  piven 
To  souls  that  mourn  the  sms  they've 
done ; 

Children  of  wrath  made  heirs  of  heaven, 
By  faith  in  God's  eternal  Son. 

2  Wo  to  the  wretch  that  never  felt 
The  inward  pangs  of  pious  grief. 
But  adds  to  all  his  crying  guilt 
The  stubborn  sin  of  unbelief! 

3  The  law  condemns  the  rebel  dead. 
Under  the  wrath  of  God  he  lies : 
He  seals  the  curse  on  his  own  head  , 
And  with  a  double  vengeance  dies. 


27Q    Hymn  120.   B.  1.   C.  M.  ^ 

^  '  ^  Christmas,  Rochester. 

Faith  of  things  unseen. 

FAITH  is  the  brightest  evidence 
Of  things  beyond  our  sight. 
Breaks  through  the  clouds  of  flesh  and 
sense. 

And  dwells  in  heavenly  light. 

2  It  sets  times  past  in  present  view, 

Brings  distant  prospects  home. 
Of  things  a  thousand  years  ago. 
Or  thousand  years  to  come. 

3  By  faith  we  know  the  worlds  were  made 

By  God's  almighty  word ; 
Abrah'm  to  unknown  countries  led. 
By  faith  obey'd  the  Lord. 

4  He  sought  a  city,  fair  and  high. 

Built  by  the  eternal  hands : 
And  faith  assures  us,  though  we  die. 
That  heavenly  building  stands. 


274 


Hymn  129.   B.  2.   L.  M. 

Nantwich,  Italy,  Danvers. 
We  walk  by  faith,  not  by  sight. 

'nrilS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come. 

We  walk  thro'  deserts  dark  as  night; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven,  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies. 
She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear : 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries. 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  Ve  tread  the  desert  through, 
While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray, 
Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow. 
And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Abrah'm,  by  divine  command, 
Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God  ; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land, 
And  fired  his  zeal  along  the  road 


275,  276 


FEAR  AND  HOPE. 


277,  273 


275    Hymn  162.   B.  2.   CM.  ^ 

^  *  ^  Oakland,  Warsaw. 

Meditation  of  heaven    or,  the  joy  of  faith. 

MY  thoughts  surmount  these  lower 
skies, 

And  look  within  the  veil ; 
There  springs  of  endless  pleasure  rise. 
The  waters  never  fail. 

2  There  T  behold,  with  sweet  delight, 

The  blessed  Three  in  One  ; 
And  strong  affections  fix  my  sight 
On  God^  incarnate  Son. 

yHis  promise  stands  forever  firm. 
His  grace  shall  ne'er  depart; 
He  binds  my  name  upon  his  arm, 
And  seals  it  on  his  heart. 

4  Light  are  the  pains  that  nature  brings ; 
How  short  our  sorrows  are. 
When  with  eternal  future  things 
The  present  we  compare ! 

51  would  not  be  a  stranger  still 
To  that  celestial  place. 
Where  I  forever  hope  to  dwell, 
Near  my  Redeemer's  face. 


276 


Hymn  14.   B.  1.   L.  M.  # 

Truro,  Portugal. 
The  triumph  of  faith  ^  or,  Christ's  unchangeable  love. 

WHO  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn? 
'Tis  God  that  justifies  their  souls  ; 
And  mercy,  like  a  mighty  stream. 
O'er  all  their  sins  divinely  rolls. 

2  Who  shall  adjudge  the  saints  to  hell  ? 
'Tis  Christ  that  suffer'd  in  their  stead ; 
And,  the  salvation  to  fulfil. 
Behold  him  risino^  from  the  dead ! 

«]  He  lives  !  he  lives !  and  sits  above, 
Forever  interceding  there : 
Who  shall  divide  us  from  his  love. 
Or  what  should  tempt  us  to  despair  ? 

4  Shall  persecution,  or  distress, 
Famine,  or  sword,  or  nakedness  ? 

He  that  hath  loved  us  bears  us  through, 
And  makes  us  more  than  conquerors  too. 

5  Faith  hath  an  overcoming  power ; 
It  triumphs  in  the  dying  hour ; 
Christ  is  our  life,  our  joy,  our  hope, 
Nor  can  we  sink  with  such  a  prop. 

6  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do. 
Nor  powers  on  high,  nor  powers  below. 
Shall  cause  hie  mercy  to  remove. 

Or  wean  our  hearts  from  Christ  our  love 


FEAR  AND  HOPE. 
277  Psalm  119.  13th Part.  CM.  b 

Canterbury,  Dedham. 
Holy  /car,  and  tenderness  of  conscidnce. 
Verse  10. 

T;1/"ITH  my  whole  heart  I've  sought  thy 
*  '     O  let  me  never  stray  [face, 
From  thy  commands,  O  God  of  grace. 
Nor  tread  the  sinner's  way ! 

Verse  11. 

2  Thy  word  I've  hid  within  my  heart, 

To  keep  my  conscience  clean, 
And  be  an  everlasting  guard 
From  every  rising  sin. 

Verses  63,  53,  158. 

3  I'm  a  companion  of  the  saints. 

Who  fear  and  love  the  Lord 
My  sorrows  rise,  my  nature  faints, 
When  men  transgress  thy  word. 

Verses  161,  163. 

4  While  sinners  do  thy  gospel  wrong, 

My  spirit  stands  in  awe : 
My  soul  abhors  a  lying  tongue, 
But  loves  thy  righteous  law. 

•  Verses  161,  120. 

5  My  heart  with  sacred  reverence  hears 

The  threatenings  of  thy  word; 
My  flesh  with  holy  trembling  fears 
The  judgments  of  the  Lord. 

Verses  166,  174. 

6  My  God,  I  long,  I  hope,  I  wait 

For  thy  salvation  still ; 
While  thy  whole  law  is  my  delight. 
And  I  obey  thy  will. 

27ft  Psalm  42.  1st  Part.  C.  M.  #  orb 

■  ^  Swan  wick,  l?arby. 

Desertion  and  hope ;  or,  complaint  of  absence  from 
public  worship. 

WITH  earnest  longings  of  the  mind, 
My  God,  to  thee^  look ; 
So  pants  the  hunted  hart  to  find 
And  taste  the  cooling  brook. 

2  When  shall  I  see  thy  courts  of  grace 

And  meet  my  God  again? 
So  long  an  absence  from  thy  face 
My  heart  endures  with  pain. 

3  Temptations  vex  my  weary  soul. 

And  tears  are  my  repast; 
The  foe  insults  without  control, — 
^  And  Where's  your  God  at  last  ?' 

4 'Tis  with  a  mournful  pleasure  now 
I  think  on  ancient  days ; 
Then  to  thy  house  did  numbers  go, 
And  all  our  work  was  praise. 

5  But  why,  my  soul,  sunk  down  so  far 

Beneath  this  heavy  load? 
Why  do  my  thoughts  indulge  despan, 
•'Vnd  sin  against  my  God? 


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6  Hope  in  the  Lord,  whose  mighty  hand 
Can  all  thy  woes  remove : 
For  I  shall  yet  before  him  stand, 
And  sing  restoring  love. 


279 


Psalm  42.  2d  Part.  L.  M.  44= 

Portugal,  Hebron. 
Jilelancholy  thoughts  reproved;  or,  hope  in  affliction, 

Y  spirit  sinks  within  me,  Lord, 
But  I  will  call  thy  name  to  mind. 
And  times  of  past  distress  record. 
When  I  have  found  my  God  was  kind. 

2  Huge  troubles,  with  tumultuous  noise, 
*  Swell  like  a  sea,  and  round  me  spread ; 

Thy  water-spouts  drown  all  my  joys, 
And  rising  waves  roll  o'er  my  head. 

3  Yet  will  the  Lord  command  his  love 
When  I  address  his  throne^by  day : 
Nor  in  the  night  his  grace  remove  ; 
The  night  shall  hear  me  sing  and  pray. 

4  I'll  cast  myself  before  his  feet, 

And  say,  '  My  God,  my  heavenly  rock ! 

*  Why  doth  thy  love  so  long  forget 

*  The  soul  that  groans  beneath  thy  stroke.' 

5  I'll  chide  my  heart,  that  sinks  so  low, 
Why  should  my  soul  indulge  her  grief 
Hope  in  the  Lord,  and  praise  him  too : 
He  is  my  rest,  my  sure  relief. 

6  Thy  light  and  truth  shall  guide  me  still ; 
Thy  word  shall  my  best  thoughts  employ, 
And  lead  me  to  thine  holy  hill, 

My  God,  my  most  exceeding  joy ! 

OQA  Psalm  77.  1st  Part.  C.  M.  b 

^OVf  Miller,  Dundee. 

Melancholy  assaulting^  and  hope  prevailing. 

TO  God  I  cry'd  with  mournful  voice, 
I  sought  his  gracious  ear. 
In  the  sad  da^  when  troubles  rose. 
And  fiU'd  the  night  with  fear. 

2  Sad  were  my  days,  and  dark  my  nights. 
My  soul  refused  relief ; 
\  thought  on  God,  the  just  and  wise. 
But  thoughts  increased  my  grief. 

'^  Still  I  complain'd,  and  still  oppress'd. 
My  heart  began  to  break: 
My  God,  thy  wrath  forbade  my  rest. 
And  kept  mine  eyes  awake. 

4  My  overwhelming  sorrows  grew 

Till  I  could  speak  no  more  ; 
Then  I  within  myself  withdrew, 
And  call'd  thy  judgments  o'er. 

5 1  call'd  back  years  and  ancient  times, 
When  I  beheld  thy  face  ; 
My  spirit  search'd  for  secret  crimes. 
That  might  withhold  thy  grace. 


61  call'd  thy  mercies  to  my  mind, 
Which  I  enjoy'd  before  ; 
And  will  the  Lord  no  more  be  kind.' 
His  face  appear  no  more  ? 

7  .Will  he  forever  cast  me  off? 

His  promise  ever  fail  ? 
Hath  he  forgot  his  tender  love  ? 
Shall  anger  still  prevail.^ 

8  But  I  forbid  this  hopeless  thought, 

This  dark,  despairing  frame, 
Remembering  what  thy  hand  hath 
wrought ; 
Thy  hand  is  still  the  same. 

9  I'll  think  again  of  all  thy  ways. 

And  talk  thy  wonders  o'er; 
Thy  Avonders  of  recovering  grace, 
When  flesh  could  hope  no  more. 

10  Grace  dwells  with  justice  on  the  throne  ; 
And  men  tiiat  love  thy  word. 

Have  in  thy  sanctuary  Jcnown 
The  counsels  of  the  Lord. 


OQ1         Psalm  3.    C.  M.  ^ 

Irish,  Abridge. 

Doubts  and  fears  suppressed ;  or,  Ood  our  defence 
from  sin  and  Satan. 

Y  God,  how  many  are  my  fears ! 
Hi)w  fast  my  foes  increase  ! 
Conspiring  my  eternal  death. 
They  break  my  present  peace. 

2  The  lying  tempter  would  persuade 

There's  no  relief  in  heaven ; 
And  all  my  swelling  sins  appear 
Too  big  to  be  forgiven. 

3  But  thou,  my  glory  and  my  strength, 

Shalt  on  the  tempter  tread, 
Shalt  silence  all  my  threatening  guilt. 
And  raise  my  drooping  head. 

4  [I  cry'd ;  and  from  his  holy  hill 

He  bow'd  a  listening"  ear ; 
I  call'd  my  Father  and  my  God, 
And  he  subdued  my  fear. 

5  He  shed  soft  slumbers  on  mine  eyes, 

In  spite  of  all  my  foes  ; 
I  'woke,  and  wonder'd  at  the  grace, 
That  guarded  my  repose.] 

6  What  though  the  hosts  of  death  and  hell 

All  arm'd  against  me  stood ! 
Terrors  no  more  shall  shake  my  soul ; 
My  refuge  is  my  God. 

7  Arise,  O  Lqrd,  fulfil  thy  grace, 

While  I  thy  glory  sing: 
My  God  hath  broke  the  serpent's  teeth. 
And  death  has  lost  his  sting. 


282,  283,  284         HUMILITY... JOY 


AND  REJOICING. 


285,  286 


S  Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs  ; 
liis  arm  alone  can  save  ; 
Blessings  attend  thy  people  here, 
And  reach  beyond  the  grave. 

HUMILITY. 
OQQ    Hymn  131.  B.  1.   L.  M.  # 

^^"^  Castle  atreet,  All  Saints. 

IVie  pharisce  and  publican. 

BEHOLD  how  sinners  disagree. 
The  publican  and  pharisee  ; 
One  doth  his  righteousness  proclaim  ; 
The  other  owns  his  guilt  and  shame. 

2  This  man  at  humble  distance  stands, 
And  cries  for  grace  with  lifted  hands  ; 
That,  boldly  rises  near  the  throne. 
And  talks  of  duties  he  has  done. 

3  The  Lord  tlieir  different  language  knows, 
And  different  answers  he  bestows  ; 
The  humble  soul  with' grace  he  crowns, 
While  on  the  proud  his  anger  frowns. 

4  Dear  Father,  let  me  never  be 
Join'd  with  the  boasting  pharisee  ; 
I  have  no  merits  of  my  own,  * 
But  plead  the  sufferings  of  thy  Son. 


283 


Psalm  131.   C.  M.  b 

Dedliam,  Mear. 
Humility  and  submission, 

IS  there  ambition  in  my  heart? 
Search,  gracious  God,  and  see ; 
Or  do  I  act  a  haughty  part? 
Lord,  I  appeal  to  thee. 

2 1  charge  my  thoughts,  be  humble  still. 
And  all  my  carriage  mild; 
Content,  my  Father,  with  thy  will. 
And  quiet  as  a  child. 

3  The  patient  soul,  the  lowly  mind 
Shall  have  a  large  reward: 
Let  saints  in  sorrow  lie  resign'd, 
And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 

JOY  AND  REJOICING. 
2Q4  Psalm  18.   3d  Part.   L.  M.  # 

Antigua,  Hague. 
Rejoicing  in  God;  or,  salvation  and  triumph. 

TUST  are  thy  ways,  and  true  thy  word. 

Great  Rock  of  my  secure  abode  ; 
Who  is  a  God,  beside  the  Lord  ? 
Or  Where's  a  refuge  like  our  God  ? 

2  'Tis  he  that  girds  me  with  his  might. 
Gives  me  his  holy  sword- to  wield ; 
And,  while  with  sin  and  hell  I  fight. 
Spreads  his  salvation  for  my  shield. 

3  He  lives,  (and  blessed  be  my  Rock) 
The  God  of  my  salvation  lives : 

•''  The  dark  designs  of  hell  he  broke  : 
Sweet  is  the  peace  my  Father  gives. 
9* 


4  Before  the  scoffers  of  the  age 
I  will  exalt  my  I-'ather's  name  ; 
Nor  tremble  at  their  mighty  rage, 
But  meet  reproach,  and  bear  the  shame. 

5  To  David  and  his  royal  seed 
Thy  grace  forever  shall  extend ; 

Thy  love  to  saints,  in  Christ  their  head. 
Knows  not  a  limit,  nor  an  end. 


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Hymn  57.   B.  2.   L.  M.  # 

Eaton,  All  Saints,  Ward. 
The  pleasures  of  a  good  conscience. 

LORD,  how  secure  and  blest  are  they 
Who  feel  the  joys  of  pardon'd  sin ! 
Should  storms  of  wrath  shake  earth  and 
sea. 

Their  mi^ds  have  heaven  and  peace 
within. 

2  The  day  glides  sweetly  o'er  their  heads, 
Made  up  of  innocence  and  love ; 
And  soft  and  silent  as  the  shades, 
Their  nightly  minutes  gently  move. 

3  [Quick  as  their  thoughts  their  joys  come 
But  fly  not  half  so  fast  away  !  [on, 
Their  souls  are  ever  bright  as  noon, 
And  calm  as  summer  evenings  be. 

4  How  oft  they  look  to  th'  heavenly  hills, 
Where  groves  of  living  pleasure  grow  I 
And  longing  hopes  and  cheerful  smiles 
Sit  undisturb'd  upon  their  brow.] 

5  They  scorn  to  seek  our  golden  toys  ; 
But  spend  the  day  and  share  the  night 
In  numbering  o'er  the  richer  joys. 
That  heaven  prepares  for  their  delight, 

GWhile  wretched  we,  like  worms  and  moles, 
Lie  grov'ling  in  the  dust  below  : 
Almighty  grace,  renew  our  souls, 
And  we'll  aspire  to  glory  too. 


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Hymn  73.   B.  2.   C.  M.  :)± 

Braintree,  Lanesboro'. 
Doubts  scattered  ;  or,  spiritual  joys  restored, 

HENCE  from  my  soul,  sad  thoughts, 
be  gone, 
And  leave  me  to  my  joys  , 
My  tongue  shall  triumph  in  my  God, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise. 

2  Darkness  and  doubts  had  veil'd  my  mind, 

And  drown'd  my  head  in  tears. 
Till  sovereign  grace,  with  shining  rays, 
Dispell'd  my  gloomy  fears. 

3  O  !  what  immortal  joys  I  felt. 

And  raptures  all  divine  — 
When  Jesus  told  me  —  /  was  hU^ 
And  my  Beloved,  mine! 


287,  288      IISFLUENCES  AND  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT.  28f 


4  In  vain  the  tempter  frights  my  soul, 
And  breaks  my  peace  in  vain; 
One  glimpse,  dear  Saviour,  of  thy  face, 
Revives  my  joys  again. 

OQ7    HymxN  59.   B.  2.   C.  M.  # 

•  Irish,  Arundel. 

Paradise  on  earth. 

GLORY  to  God,  who  walks  the  sky. 
And  sends  his  blessings  through ; 
Who  tells  his  saints  of  joys  on  high. 
And  gives  a  taste  below. 

2  [Glory  to  God,  who  stoops  his  throne. 

That  dust  and  worms  may  see't, 
And  brings  a  glimpse  of  glory  down 
Around  his  sacred  feet. 

3  When  Christ,  with  all  his  graces  crown'd, 

Sheds  his  kind  beams  abroad, 
'Tis  a  young  heaven  on  eartliTy  ground. 
And  glory  in  the  bud. 

4  A  blooming  paradise  of  joy 

In  this  wild  desert  springs ; 
And  every  sense  I  straight  employ 
On  sweet  celestial  things. 

5  White  lilies  all  around  appear. 

And  each  his  glory  shows ! 
The  Rose  of  Sharon  blossoms  here. 
The  fairest  flower  that  blows. 

6  Cheerful  I  feast  on  lieavenly  fruit. 

And  drink  the  pleasures  down; 
Pleasures  that  flow  hard  by  the  foot 
Of  the  eternal  throne  ! 

7  But  ah !  how  soon  my  joys  decay ; 

How  soon  my  sins  arise. 
And  snatch  the  heavenly  scene  away 
From  these  lamenting  eyes. 

8  When  shall  the  time,  dear  Jesus,  when 

The  shining  day  appear, 
That  I  shall  leave  these  clouds  of  sin. 
And  guilt,  and  darkness  here  ? 

9  Up  to  the  fields  above  the  skies. 

My  hasty  feet  would  go ; 
There  everlasting  flowers  arise. 
And  joys  un withering  grow. 

QOQ    Hymn  30.   B.  2.   S.  M.  5 

^{JKJ         gj.  Thomas,  Silver-Street. 

Heavenly  joy  on  earth. 

[/"lOME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
^  And  let  our  joys  be  known. 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord. 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 
Be  banish'd  from  the  place ! 

Religion  never  was  design'd 
To  make  our  pleasures  less.] 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing, 
That  never  knew  God; 


But  favourites  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad.  * 

4  [The  God  that  rules  on  high ; 
And  thunders  when  he  please, 

That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 
And  manages  the  seas — ] 

5  This  awful  God  is  our's, 
Our  Father,  and  our  love 

He  shall  send  down  his  heavenly  powers 
To  carry  us  above. 

6  There  we  shall  see  his  face. 
And  never,  never  sin ; 

There,  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace, 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

7  Yes,  and  before  we  rise 
To  that  immortal  state, 

The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss  >. 
Should  constant  joys  create.  " 

8  [The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below ; 

Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
Front*faith  and  hope  may  groAv.] 

9  [The  hill  of  Zion  yields 
A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 

Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

10  Then  let  our  songs  abound. 
And  every  tear  be  dry ; 

We're  marching  through  Immanuel's 
ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high.] 

KNOWLEDGE. 
QQQ  Psalm  25.  2d  Part.  S.  M. 

Sutton,  Froome. 
Divine  instruction. 

WHERE  shall  the  man  be  found 
That  fears  t'  offend  his  God  ; 
That  loves  the  gospel's  joyful  soun^, 
And  trembles  at  the  rod? 

2  The  Lord  shall  make  him  know 
The  secrets  of  his  heart, 

The  wonders  of  his  covenant  show, 
And  all  his  love  impart. 

3  The  dealings  of  his  hand 
Are  truth  and  mercy  still, 

With  such  as  in  his  covenant  stand. 
And  love  to  do  his  will. 

4  Their  souls  shall  dwell  at  eaj?e 
Before  their  Maker's  face  ; 

Their  seed  shall  taste  the  promisna 
In  their  extensive  grace. 


290,  291 


LIBERALITY. 


292,  293 


Psalm  119.  9th  Part.  CM.  ^ 

Arundel,  Kingston,  Hymn  2d. 

Desire  of  knowledge ;  or,  the  teachings  of  the  Spirit 
with  the  word. 
Verses  64,  63,  13. 

THY  mercies  fill  the  earth,  O  Lord, 
How  good  thy  works  appear ! 
Open  mine  eyes  to  read  thy  word, 
And  see  thy  wonders  there. 

Verses  73,  125. 

2  My  heart  was  fashion'd  by  thy  hand, 

My  service  is  thy  due  ; 
O  make  thy  servant  understand 
The  duties  he  must  do. 

Verse  19. 

3  Since  I'm  a  stranger  here  below. 

Let  not  thy  path  be  hid ; 
But  mark  the  road  my  feet  should  go. 
And  be  my  constant  guide. 

Verse  2G. 

4  When  I  confess'd  my  wandering  ways, 

Thou  heard'st  my  soul  complain ; 
Grant  me  the  teachings  of  thy  grace, 
Or  I  shall  stray  again. 

Verses  33,  34. 

5  If  God  to  me  his  statutes  sho^', 

And  heavenly  truth  impart, 
.  His  work  forever  I'll  pursue, 
His  law  shall  rule  my  heart. 

Verses  50,  71.  ' 

6  This  was  my  comfort  when  I  bore 

Variety  of  grief; 
It  made  me  learn  thy  word  the  more, 
And  fly  to  that  relief. 

Verse  51. 

7  [In  vain  the  proud  deride  me  now ; 

I'll  ne'er  forget  thy  laAv ; 
Nor  let  that  blessed  gospel  go. 
Whence  all  my  hopes  I  draw. 

Verses  27,  171. 

8  When  I  have  learn'd  my  Father's  will, 

I'll  teach  the  world  his  ways; 
My  thankful  lips,  inspir'd  with  zeal. 
Shall  loud  pronounce  his  praise.] 

LIBERALITY. 
OQ-i    Psalm  37.  2d  Part.  C.  M.  b 

Barby,  St.  Ann's. 
Charity  to  the  poor ;  or,  religion  in  words  and  deeds. 

"V^T^HY  do  the  wealthy  wicked  boast, 
^  '    And  grow  profanely  bold  ? 
The  meanest  portion  of  the  just 
Excels  the  sinner's  gold. 

2  The  wicked  borrows  of  his  friends, 

But  ne'er  designs  to  pay ; 
The  saint  is  merciful,  and  lends, 
Nor  turns  the  poor  away. 

3  His  alms  with  liberal  heart  he  gives 

Among  the  sons  of  nSed  ; 
His  memory  to  long  ages  lives. 
And  blessed  is  his  seed. 


4  His  lips  abhor  to  talk  profane, 

To  slander  or  defraud ; 
His  ready  tongue  declares  to  men 
What  he  has  learn'd  of  God. 

5  The  law  and  gospel  of  the  Lord 

Deep  in  his  heart  abide  ; 
Led  by  the  Spirit  and  the  word, 
His  feet  shall  never  slide. 

6  When  sinners  fall,  the  righteous  stand, 

Preserved  from  every  snare ; 
They  shall  possess  the  promised  land, 
And  dvell  forever  there. 

292        Psalm  41.   L.  M.  # 

Antigua,  Tallis'  Evening  Hymn. 
Charity  to  the  poor;  or,  pity  to  the  afflicted. 

BLEST  is  the  man,  whose  bowels  move, 
And  melt  with  pity  to  the  poor ; 
Whose  soul  by  sympathizing  love. 
Feels  what  his  fellow  saints  endure. 

2  His  heart  contrives  for  their  relief 
More  good  than  his  own  hands  can  do  ; 
He,  in  the  time  of  general  grief. 
Shall  find  the  Lord  has  bowels  too. 

3  His  soul  shall  live  secure  on  earth. 
With  secret  blessings  on  his  head. 
When  drought,  and  pestilence,  and  dearth 
Around  him  multiply  their  dead. 

4  Or,  if  he  languish  on  his  couch, 
God  will  pronounce  his  sins  forgiven. 
Will  save  him  with  a  healing  touch. 
Or  take  his  willing  soul  to  heaven. 

9qq      Psalm  112.   L.  P.  M.  ^ 

Brooklyn,  St.  Hellens. 

The  blessings  of  the  liberal  man. 

THAT  man  is  blest,  who  stands  in  awe 
Of  God,  and  loves  his  sacred  law  ; 
His  seed  on  earth  shall  be  renown'd ; 
His  house,  the  seat  of  wealth,  shall  be 
An  inexhausted  treasury, 
And  with  successive  honours  crown'd. 

2  His  liberal  favours  he  extends, 

To  some  he  gives,  to  others  lends : 

A  generous  pity  fills  his  mind : 
Yet  what  his  charity  impairs, 
He  saves  by  prudence  in  affairs, 
And  thus  he's  just  to  all  mankind. 

3  His  hands,  while  they  his  alms  bestow'd, 
His  glory's  future  harvest  sow'd  : 

The  sweet  remembrance  of  the  just, 
Like  a  green  root,  revives  and  bears 
A  train  of  blessings  for  his  heirs, 

When  dying  nature  sleeps  in  dust. 

4  Beset  with  threatening  dangers  round, 
Unmov'd  shall  he  maintain  his  ground  • 

His  conscience  holds  his  courage  up  • 


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The  soul  that's  fill'd  with  virtue's  light 
Shines  brightest  in  affliction's  night ; 
And  sees  in  darkness  beams  of  Hope. 

Pause. 

5  [111  tidings  never  can  surprise 
His  heart,  that  fix'd  on  God  relies, 

The  waves  and  tempests  roar  around ; 
Safe  on  a  rock  he  sits,  and  sees 
The  shipwreck  of  his  enemies, 

And  all  their  hope  and  glory  drown'd. 

6  The  wicked  shall  his  triumph  see, 
And  gnash  their  teeth  in  agony. 

To  find  their  expectations  cross'd: 
They  and  their  envy,  pride  and  spite, 
Sink  down  to  everlasting  night, 

And  all  their  names  in  darkness  lost] 

OOA        Psalm  112.   L.  M.  # 

'^^^  Slade,  Nantwich. 

The  blessings  of  the  pious  and  charitable. 

nnHRICE  happy  man,  who  fears  the 
-■-  Lord, 

Loves  his  commands ,  and  trusts  his  word  ; 
Honour  and  peace  his  days  attend. 
And  blessings  to  his  seed  descend. 

2  Compassion  dwells  upon  his  mind, 
To  works  of  mercy  still  inclined  ; 
He  lends  the  poor  some  present  aid. 
Or  gives  them,  not  to  be  repaid. 

3  When  times  grow  dark,  and  tidings  spread, 
That  fill  his  neighbours  round  with  dread, 
His  heart  is  arm'd  against  the  fear. 
For  God,  with  all  his  power,  is  there. 

4  His  soul,  well  fix'd  upon  the  Lord, 
Draws  heavenly  courage  from  his  word ; 
Amidst  the  darkness,  light  shall  rise, 
To  clieer  his  heart,  and  bless  his  eyes. 

5  He  hath  dispersed  his  alms  abroad. 
His  works  are  still  before  his  God : 
His  name  on  earth  shall  long  remain. 
While  envious  sinners  fret  in  vain. 


OQX       Psalm  112    CM.  # 

AtJ^  Rochester,  Mear. 

Liberality  rewarded. 

HAPPY  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord, 
And  follows  his  commands  ; 
Who  lends  the  poor  without  reward. 
Or  gives  with  liberal  hands. 

2  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast 

To  all  the  sons  of  need  ; 
So  God  shall  answer  his  request, 
With  blessings  on  his  seed. 

3  No  evil  tidings  shall  surprise 

His  well-establish'd  mind : 
Fis  soul  to  God,  his  Refuge,  flies, 
And  leaves  his  fears  behind. 


4  In  times  of  general  distress 

Some  beams  of  light  shall  shine, 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness 
And  give  him  peace  divine. 

5  His  works  of  piety  and  love 

Remain  before  the  Lord ; 
Honour  on  earth,  and  joys  above, 
Shall  be  his  sure  reward. 


LOVE. 


296 


HymxM  38.   B.  2.   C.  M. 

York,  Biaintiee. 
Love  to  Ood. 

TXAPP  Y  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 

Where  love  inspires  the  breast ; 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train. 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge,  alas !  'tis  all  in  vain. 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear ; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  'Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 

In  jfwift  obedience  move  ; 
The  devils  know,  and  tremble  too ; 
But  Satan  cannot  love. 

4  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease  ; 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

5  Before  we  quite  forsake  our  clay. 

Or  leave  this  dark  abode. 
The  wings  of  love  bear  us  away 
To  see  our  smiling  God. 


297 


Hymu  42.   B.  2.   C.  M.  # 

Peterboro',  Eethleheni,  Salem 
I)eli(rht  in  Ood. 

Y  God,  what  endless  pleasures  dwel. 
Above,  at  thy  right  hand ! 
Thy  courts  below,  how  amiable. 
Where  ail  thy  graces  stand ! 

2  The  swallow  near  thy  temple  lies, 

And  chirps  a  cheerful  note : 
The  lark  mounts  upward  to  the  skies, 
And  tunes  her  warbling  throat : — 

3  And  we,  when  in  thy  presence.  Lord, 

We  shout  with  joyful  tongues  ; 
Or,  sitting  round  our  Father's  board. 
We  crown  the  feast  with  sonsrs. 

4  While  Jesus  shines  with  quick'ning  grace 

We  sing,  and  mount  on  high  ; 
But,  if  a  frown  becloud  his  face, 
W^e  faint,  and  tn*e,  and  die. 

5  [Just  as  we  see  the  lonesome  dove 

Bemoan  iTer  widow'd  state. 
Wandering,  slife  flies  through  all  the  grove 
And  mourns  her  lovins"  mate : 


298,  299,  300 


LOVE. 


30],  302,  303 


6  Just  so  our  thoughts,  from  thing  to  thing, 

In  restless  circles  rove  : 
Just  so  Ave  droop,  and  hang  the  wing. 
When  Jesus  hides  his  love.] 

QQQ    HymxX  108.   B.  1.   S.  M.  ^ 

A^K/yJ  Paddiugton,  Watchman. 

Christ  unseen  and  beloved. 

NOT  with  our  mortal  eyes 
Have  we  beheld  the  Lord; 
Yet  we  rejoice  to  hear  his  name, 
And  love  him  in  his  word. 

On  earth  we  want  the  signt 
Of  our  Redeemer's  face  ; 
Yet,  Lord,  our  inmost  thoughts  delight 
To  dwell  upon  thy  grace. 

3   And  when  we  taste  thy  love. 
Our  joys  divinely  grow 
Unspeakable,  like  those  above. 
And  heaven  begins  below. 


299 


Psalm  133.   C.  M. 

Baiby,  Abridge. 
Brotherly  love. 

LO,  what  an  entertaining  sight 
Are  brethren  that  agree  ! 
Brethren,  whose  cheerful  hearts  unite 
In  bands  of  piety  ! 
2  What  streams  of  love,  from  Christ  the 
Descend  to  every  soul,  [spring, 
And  heavenly  peace,  with  balmy  wing. 
Shades  and  bedews  the  whole : — 

3'Tis  like  the  oil,  divinely  sweet. 
On  Aaron's  reverend  head, 
The  trickling  drops  perfum'd  his  feet. 

And  o'er  nis  garments  spread. 
4'Tis  pleasant  as  the  morning  dews 
That  fall  on  Zion's  hill, 
Where  God  his  mildest  glory  shows. 
And  makes  his  grace  distil. 


300 


Hymn  130.   B.  1. 

Quito,  Dresden. 
Love  and  hatred. 


L.  M. 


4  Tender  and  kind  be  all  our  thoughts  ; 
Through  all  our  lives  let  mercy  run  : 
So  God  forgives  our  numerous  faults, 
l^^r  the  dear  sake  of  Christ  his  Son. 


301 


^OW  by  the  bowels  of  my  God, 
--^   His  sharp  distress,  his  sore  complaints, 
By  his  last  groans,  his  dying  blood, 
I  charge  my  soul  to  love  the  saints. 

2  Clamour,  and  wrath,  and  war  be  gone. 
Envy  and  spite  forever  cease  ; 

Let  bitter  words  no  more  be  known 
Among  the  saints,  the  sons  of  peace. 

3  The  Spirit,  like  a  peaceful  dove, 
Flies  from  the  realms  of  noise  and  strife  ; 
Why  should  we  vex  and  grieve  his  love. 
Who  seals  our  souls  to  heavenly  life  ! 


Hymn  126.   B.  1.   L.  M. 

Rothwell,  Stonefjij^. 

Charity  and  uncharitableness. 

NOT  different  food  nor  different  dress 
Compose  the  kingdom  of  our  Lord, 
But  peace  and  joy  and  righteousness. 
Faith,  and  obedience  to  his  word. 

2  When  weaker  Christians  we  despise. 
We  do  the  gospel  mighty  wrong  ; 
For  God,  the  gracious  and  the  wise, 
Receives  the  feeble  with  the  strong. 

3  Let  pride  and  wrath  be  banish'd  hence, 
Meekness  and  love  our  souls  pursue  : 
Nor  shall  our  practice  give  offence 
To  saints,  the  Gentile  or  the  Jew. 


OAO    Hymn  133.   B.  1.   C.  M.  b 

Dundee,  Medfield. 
Love  mid  charity. 

LET  Pharisees  of  high  esteem 
Their  faith  and  zeal  declare, 
All  their  religion  is  a  dream. 
If  love  be  wanting  there. 

2  Love  suffers  long  with  patient  eye, 

Nor  is  provoked  in  haste ; 
She  lets  the  present  injury  die, 
And  long  forgets  the  past. 

3  [Malice  and  rage,  those  fires  of  hell. 

She  quenches  with  her  tongue  ; 
Hopes,  and  believes,  and  thinks  no  ill. 
Though  she  endures  the  wrong.] 

4  [She  ne'er  desires  nor  seeks  to  know 

The  scandals  of  the  time  ; 
Nor  looks  with  pride  on  those  below, 
Nor  envies  those  that  climb.] 

5  She  lays  her  own  advantage  by, 

To  seek  her  neighbour's  good : 
So  God's  own  Son  came  down  to  die. 
And  bought  our  lives  with  blood. 

6  Love  is  the  grace  that  keeps  her  power 

In  all  the  realms  above  ; 
There  faith  and  hope  are  known  no  more 
But  saints  forever  love. 

qno   Psalm  35.  2d  Part.  CM.  # 

tPxJtM  Abridge,  Lanesboro'. 

Love  to  enemies ;  or,  the  love  of  Christ  to  sinners 
typified  in  David. 

EHOLD  the  love,  the  generous  love, 
That  holy  David  shows  ; 
Hark,  how  his  sounding  bowels  move 
To  his  afflicted  foes ! 


304,  305      INFLUENCES  AND  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT.      306,  307 


2  When  they  are  sick,  his  soul  complains. 

And  seems  to  feel  the  smart; 
The  spirit  of  the  gospel  reigns, 
And  melts  his  pious  heart. 

3  How  did  his  .  flowing  tears  condole. 

As  for  a  brother  dead! 
And  fasting^iimortify'd  his  soul, 
While  for  their  life  he  pray'd. 

4  They  groan'd,  and  curs'd  him  on  their  bed, 

Yet  still  he  pleads  and  mourns  ; 
And  double  blessings  on  his  head 
The  righteous  God  returns. 

5  O  glorious  type  of  heavenly  grace  ! 

Thus  Christ  the  Lord  appears ; 
While  sinners  curse,  the  Saviour  prays. 
And  pities  them  with  tears. 

6  He,  the  true  David,  Israel's  King, 

Blest  and  beloved  of  God, 
To  save  us  rebels,  dead  in  sin. 
Paid  his  own  dearest  blood. 


Psalm  109.    C.  M. 

Bedford,  Litchfield, 

Love  to  enemies^  from  the  example  of  Christ, 


304 


G OD  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise, 
Thy  glory  is  my  song: 
Though  sinners  speak  against  thy  grace. 
With  a  blaspheming  tongue. 

2  When  in  ihe  form  of  mortal  man 

Thy  Son  on  earth  was  found. 
With  cruel  slanders,  false,  and  vain. 
They  compass'd  him  around. 

3  Their  miseries  his  compassion  move. 

Their  peace  he  still  pursued ; 
They  render  hatred  for  his  love, 
And  evil  for  his  good. 

4  Their  malice  raged  without  a  cause. 

Yet,  with  his  dying  breath, 
He  pray'd  for  murderers  on  his  cross. 
And  blest  his  foes  in  death. 

5  Lord,  shall  thy  bright  example  shme 

In  vain  before  mine  eyes  ? 
Give  me  a  soul  a-kin  to  thine. 
To  love  mine  enemies. 

6  The  Lord  shall  on  my  side  engage. 

And  in  my  Saviour's  name 
I  shall  defeat  their  pride  and  rage, 
Who  slander  and  condemn. 

OA^    Hymn  134.   B.  1.   L.  M.  ^ 

Danvers,  W^ells. 
Religion  vain  without  love. 

ilT  AD  1  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews 
And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use. 
If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found 
Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspired  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell ; 


Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store, 
To  feed  the  bowels  of  the  poor ; 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame. 

To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name  ; 

4  If  love  to  God,  and  love  to  men 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain ! 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal, 
The  works  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 

PRUDENCE. 
30fi  Psalm  39.  1st  Part.  C.  M. 

London,  Medfield. 
Watchfulness  over  the  tongue ;  or,  prudence  and  zeal 

mHUS  I  resolv'd  before  the  Lord, 
*  Now  will  I  watch  my  tongue, 
*Lest  I  let  slip  one  sinful  word, 
'Or  do  my  neighbour  wrong.' 

2  And  if  I'm  e'er  constrain'd  to  stay. 

With  men  of  lives  profane, 
I'll  set  a  double  guard  that  day. 
Nor  let  my  talk  be  vain. 

3  I'll  scarce  allow  my  lips  to  speak 

The  pious  thoughts  I  feel. 
Lest  scoffers  should  the  occasion  take 
To  mock  my  holy  zeal. 

4  Yet  if  some  proper  hour  appear, 

I'll  not  be  over-awed. 
But  let  the  scoffing  sinners  hear 
That  I  can  speak  for  God. 


REPENTANCE. 


307 


Hymn  123.   B.  1.   C.  M.  b 

Franklin,  Canterbury. 
The  repenting  prodigal. 

BEHOLD  the  wretch,  whose  lust  and 
Had  wasted  his  estate  ;  [wine 
He  begs  a  share  among  the  swme. 
To  taste  the  husks  they  eat ! 

2' I  die  with  hunger  here,'  he  cries, 

*  I  starve  in  foreign  lands ; 

*  My  father's  house  has  large  supplies 

'  And  bounteous  are  his  hands. 

3 'I'll  go,  and  with  a  mournful  tongue 

*  Fall  down  before  his  face ; 

*  Father,  I've  done  thy  justice  wrong, 

*  Nor  can  deserve  thy  grace.' 

4  He  said — and  hastened  to  his  home 

To  seek  his  father's  love  ; 
The  father  saw  the  rebel  come, 
And  all  his  bowels  move. 

5  Pie  ran,  and  fell  upon  his  neck. 

Embraced  and  kiss'd  his  son ; 
The  rebel's  heart  with  sorrow  brake 
For  follies  he  had  done. 


308,  309 


REPENTANCE. 


310,  311,  3V2 


6 '  Take  off'  his  clothes  of  shame  and  sin,' 
(The  father  gives  command) 
Dress  him  in  garments  white  and  clean, 
'  With  rings  adorn  his  hand, 

7  *  A  day  of  feasting  I  ordain  ; 
'  Let  mirth  and  joy  abound  ; 
*My  son  was  aead,  and  lives  again, 
*  Was  lost,  and  now  is  found.' 

OAQ   Psalm  51.  2d  Part.  CM.  b 

tfVJiD  Ferry,  Windsor. 

Repentance,  mid  faith  in  the  blood  of  Christ. 

GOD  of  mercy,  hear  my  call, 
My  load  of  guilt  remove  ; 
Break  down  this  separating  wall 
That  bars  me  from  thy  love. 

2 Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  grace; 
Then  my  rejoicing  tongue 
Shall  speak  aloud  thy  righteousness, 
And  make  thy  praise  my  song. 

3  No  blood  of  goats,  nor  heifers  slain. 

For  sin  could  e'er  atone  ; 
The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remain 
Sufficient  and  alone. 

4  A  soul  oppress'd  with  sin's  desert. 

My  God  will  ne'er  despise  ; 
A  humble  groan,  a  broken  heart. 
Is  our  best  sacrifice. 

QAQ     Hymn  74.   B.  2.   S.  M.  b 

Little  Marlboro',  Olmutz. 

Repentance  from  a  sense  of  divine  goodness ;  or,  a 
complaint  of  ingratitude. 

TS  this  the  kind  return, 

And  these  the  thanks  we  owe. 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love, 
Whence  all  our  blessings  flow  ? 

2  To  what  a  stubborn  frame 
Has  sin  reduced  our  mind ! 

What  strange  rebellious  wretches  we. 
And  God  as  strangely  kind! 

3  [On  us  he  bids  the  sun 
Shed  his  reviving  rays  ; 

For  us  the  skies  their  circles  run. 
To  lengthen  out  our  days. 

4  The  brutes  obey  their  God, 
And  bow  their  necks  to  men ; 

But  we,  more  base,  more  brutish  things. 
Reject  his  easy  reign.] 

5  Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God, 
And  mould  our  souls  afresh ; 

Break,  sovereign  grace,  these  hearts  of 
And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh,  [stone, 

6  Let  old  ingratitude 
Provoke  our  weeping  eyes ; 

And  hourly,  as  new  mercies  fall, 
Let  hourly  thanks  arise. 


310 


Hymn  106.   B.  2.   C.  M.  b 

Haarlem,  York. 
Repentance  at  the  cross. 

f\  IF  my  soul  was  form'd  for  avo, 

How  would  I  vent  my  sighs  ; 
Repentance  should  like  rivers  flow 
From  both  my  streainyng  eyes. 

2  'Twas  for  my  sins,  my  dearest  Lord 

Hung  on  the  cursed  tree. 
And  groan'd  away  a  dying  life 
For  thee,  my  soul,  for  thee. 

3  0!  how  I  hate  those  lusts  of  mme 

That  crucified  my  God ; 
Those  sins  that  pierc'd  and  nail'd  his  flesh 
Fast"  to  the  fatal  wood. 

4  Yes,  my  Redeemer,  they  shall  die  ; 

My  heart  has  so  decreed ; 
Nor  will  I  spare  the  guilty  things 
That  made  my  Saviour  bleed. 

5  While,  with  a  melting,  broken  heart. 

My  murder'd  Lord  I  view, 
I'll  raise  revenge  against  my  sins. 
And  slay  the  murderers  too. 

q-|-|     Hymn  9.   B.  2.   CM.  b 

^ Mear,  Burford. 

Godly  sorrow  arising'  from  the  sufferings  of  Christ 

ALAS!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed! 
And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Thy  body  slain,  sweet  Jesus,  thine, 

And  bath'd  in  its  own  blood, 
While,  all  expos'd  to  wrath  divine, 
The  glorious  SuflTerer  stood! 

3  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  don©, 

He  groan'd  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity,  grace  unknown ! 
And  love  beyond  degree ! 

4  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  God,  the  mighty  Maker,  died. 
For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 

5  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  his  dear  cross  appears. 
Dissolve  my 'heart  in  thankfulness. 
And  melt  mine  eyes  in  tears. 

6  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe : 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away ; 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 


312 

w 


Hymn  101.   B.  1.   L.  M. 

Truro,  Shoel,  Sabaoth. 
Joy  in  heaven  for  a  repenting  stnner, 

HO  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise. 
Through  all  the  courts  of  paradise, 


313,314   INFLUENCES  AND  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT.   315,316,  ?1 7 


To  see  a  prodigal  return, 

To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born? 

2  With  joy  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  his  eternal  love  ; 

The  Son  with  joy  looks  down  and  sees 
The  purchase  of  his  agonies. 

3  The  Spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
The  holy  soul  he  form'd  anew  ; 
And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 

RESIGNATION. 
Qiq     Psalm  123.   CM.      4t  or  b 

Bedford,  Dedham,  Litchfield. 
Pleading-  with  submission. 

OTHOU,  whose  grace  and  justice  reign. 
Enthroned  above  the  skies, 
To  thee  our  hearts  would  tell  their  pam. 
To  thee  we  lift  our  eyes. 

2  As  servants  watch  their  master's  hand. 

And  fear  the  angry  stroke  ; 
Or  maids  before  their  mistress  stand. 
And  w^ait  a  peaceful  look ; 

3  So  for  our  sins  we  justly  feel 

Thy  discipline,  O  God ; 
Yet  wait  the  gracious  moment  still. 
Till  thou  remove  thy  rod. 

4  Those,  who  in  wealth  and  pleasure  live. 

Our  daily  groans  deride. 
And  thy  delays  of  mercy  give 
Fresn  courage  to  their  pride. 

5  Our  foes  insult  us,  but  our  hope 

In  thy  compassion  lies  ; 
This  thought  shall  bear  our  spirits  up. 
That  God  will  not  despise. 

QI4    Hymn  129.   B.  1.   L.  M.  ^ 

Dan  vers,  Shoel. 

Submission  and  deliverance ;  or,  Abraham  offering 
his  son. 

^AINTS,  at  your  heavenly  Father's 
^  word. 

Give  up  your  comforts  to  the  Lord  ; 
He  shall  restore  what  you  resign. 
Or  grant  you  blessings  more  divine. 

2  So  Abrah'm,  with  obedient  hand. 
Led  forth  his  son  at  God's  command  ; 
The  wood,  the  fire,  the  knife  he  took  ; 
His  arm  prepared  the  dreadful  stroke. 

3 '  Abrah'm,  forbear,'  the  angel  cry'd  ; 

*  Thy  faith  is  known,  thy  love  is  try'd  ; 

*  Thy  son  shall  live,  and  in  thy  seed 

'  Shall  the  whole  earth  be  blest  indeed.' 

4  Just  in  the  last  distressing  hour 
The  Lord  displays  delivering  power ; 
The  mount  of  danger  is  the  place 
Where  we  shall  see  surprising  grace. 


315     Hymn  5.   B.  1.    CM.  b 

Bangor,  Lebanon. 
Submission  to  aJjUctlve  providences. 

^AKED  as  from  the  earth  we  came, 

And  crept  to  life  at  first, 
We  to  the  earth  return  again, 
And  mingle  with  our  dust. 

2  The  dear  delights  we  here  enjoy, 

And  fondly  call  our  own. 
Are  but  short  favours  borrow'd  now, 
To  be  repaid  anon. 

3  'Tis  God  that  lifts  our  comforts  high. 

Or  sinks  them  in  the  grave  ; 
He  gives,  and  (blessed  be  his  name  !) 
He  takes  but  what  he  gave. 

4  Peace,  all  our  angry  passions,  then  ; 

Let  each  rebellious  sigh 
Be  silent  at  his  sovereign  will, 
And  every  murmur  die. 

5  If  smiling  mercy  crown  our  lives. 

Its  praises  shall  be  spread ; 
And  we'll  adore  the  justice  too. 
That  strikes  our  comforts  dead. 

SINCERITY, 
dlfi    Hymn  136.   B.  1.    CM.  ^ 

^-■-^  Mear,  Bedford. 

Sincerity  and  hypocrisy ;  or,  formality  in  worship 

OD  is  a  spirit,  just  and  wise. 
He  sees  our  inmost  mind ; 
In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  cries, 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  Iiis  throne 

With  honour  can  appear ; 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear^ 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies, 

Their  bending  knees  the  ground  • 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 

4  Lord,  search  my  thoughts,  and  try  my 

ways, 

And  make  my  soul  sincere  ; 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face. 
And  find  acceptance  there. 

q-in<  Psalm  50.   3d  Part.  L.  M.  b 

•  Med  way,  Dresden,  Wells. 

Hypocrisy  exposed. 

THE  Lord,  the  Judge,  his  churches "  * 
warns. 

Let  hypocrites  attend  and  fear. 
Who  place  their  hope  in  rites  and  forms, 
But  make  not  faith  nor  love  their  care. 
2  Vile  wretches  dare  rehearse  his  name 
With  lips  of  falsehood  and  deceit : 
A  friend  or  brother  they  defame, 
And  soothe  and  flatter  those  they  hate.^^ 


318,  319 


TRUST  AND  CONFIDENCE 


320,  32  J 


3  They  watch  to  do  their  neighbours  wrong, 
Yet  dare  to  seek  their  Maker's  face  ; 
They  take  his  covenant  on  their  tongue, 
But  break  his  laws,  abuse  his  grace. 

4  To  heaven  they  lift  their  hands  unclean, 
Defiled  with  lust,  defiled  with  blood  ; 
By  night  they  practise  every  sin. 

By  day  their  mouths  draw  near  to  God. 

^  And  while  his  judgments  long  delay, 
They  grow  secure,  and  sin  the  more  ; 
They  think  he  sleeps  as  well  as  they, 
And  put  far  oflT  the  dreadful  hour. 

(i  O  dreadful  hour,  when  God  draws  near, 
And  sets  their  crimes  before  their  eyes  ; 
His  wrath  their  guilty  souls  shall  tear. 
And  no  deliverer  dare  to  rise. 

QlQ  Psalm  119.  3d  Part.  CM.  ^ 

^91.(J       Mear,  Great  Milton,  Dundee. 

Professions  of  sincerity,  repentance  and  obedience. 
Verses  57,  60. 

r|lHOU  art  my  portion,  O  my  God ; 

Soon  as  I  know  thy  way, 
M}  heart  makes  haste  t'  obey  thy  word. 
And  suffers  no  delay. 

Verses  30,  14. 

2  I  choose  the  path  of  heavenly  truth. 

And  glory  in  m,y  choice  ; 
Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 
Could  make  me  so  rejoice. 

3  The  testimonies  of  thy  grace 

I  set  before  mine  eyes : 
Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength. 
And  there  my  comfort  lies. 

Verse  59. 

4  If  once  I  wander  from  thy  path, 

I  think  upon  my  ways  ; 
Then  turn  my  feet  to  thy  commands. 
And  trust  thy  pardoning  grace. 

Verses  94,  114. 

5  Now  I  am  thine,  forever  thine, 

O  save  thy  servant.  Lord ! 
Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding  place, 
My  hope  is  in  thy  word. 

Verse  112. 

6  Thou  hast  inclined  this  heart  of  mine 

Thy  statutes  to  fulfil : 
And  thus,  till  mortal  life  shall  end. 
Would  I  perform  thy  will. 

QIQ  Psalm  139.  3d  Part.  L.  M.  b 

97th  Psalm,  Hebron. 

Sincerity  professed,  and  grace  tried ;  or,  the  heart- 
searching'  God. 

Y  God,  what  inward  grief  I  feel, 
— ^Jl-When  impious  men  transgress  thy  will ! 
I  mourn  to  hear  their  lips  profane, 
Take  thy  tremendous  name  in  vain. 

2  Does  not  my  soul  detest  and  hate 
The  sons  of  malice  and  deceit  ? 
10 


Those  that  oppose  thy  laws  and  thee, 
I  count  them  enemies  to  me. 

3  Lord,  search  my  soul,  try  ev'ry  thought : 
Though  mine  own  heart  accuse  me  not 
Of  walking  in  a  false  disguise, 

I  beg  the  trial  of  thine  eyes. 

4  Doth  secret  mischief  lurk  within  ? 
Do  I  indulge  some  unknown  sin  ? 

0  turn  my  feet  whene'er  I  stray. 
And  lead  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 

q20  Psalm  18.  2d  Part.  L.  M.  -J^ 

t9^\J  Blendon,  Dunstan. 

Sincerity  proved  and  rewarded. 

LORD,  thou  hast  seen  my  soul  sincere, 
Hast  made  thy  truth  and  love  appear ; 
Before  mine  eyes  I  set  thy  laws. 
And  thou  hast  own'd  my  righteous  cause. 

2  Since  I  have  learn'd  thy  holy  ways, 
Fve  walk'd  upright  before  thy  face  : 
Or,  if  my  feet  did  e'er  depart, 
'Twas  never  with  a  wicked  heart. 

3  What  sore  temptations  broke  my  rest, 
What  wars  and  strugglings  in  my  breast! 
But  through  thy  grace  that  reigns  within, 

1  guard  against  my  darling  sin  : 

4  That  sin,  w^hich  close  besets  me  still. 
That  works  and  strives  against  my  will ; 
When  shall  thy  Spirit's  sovereign  power 
Destroy  it,  that  it  rise  no  more  ? 

5  [With  an  impartial  hand,  the  Lord 
Deals  out  to  mortals  their  reward  ; 
The  kind  and  faithful  soul  shall  find 
A  God  as  faithful  and  as  kind. 

6  The  just  and  pure  shall  ever  say. 
Thou  art  more  pure,  more  just  than  they: 
And  men  that  love  revenge  shall  know 
God  hath  an  arm  of  vengeance  too.] 


TRUST  AND  CONFIDENCE. 


321 


Psalm  62.   L.  M. 

Hebron,  Medway,  Portugal. 

JVo  trust  in  creatures ;  or,  faith  in  divine  grace  and 

poicer. 

MY  spirit  looks  to  God  alone. 
My  rock  and  refuge  is  his  throne 
In  all  my  fears,  in  all  my  straits. 
My  soul  on  his  salvation  waits. 

2  Trust  him,  ye  saints,  m  all  your  ways, 
Pour  out  your  hearts  before  his  face  ; 
When  helpers  fail,  and  foes  invade, 
God  is  our  all-sufficient  aid. 

3  False  are  the  men  of  high  degree, 
The  baser  sort  are  vanity  ; 

Laid  in  the  balance,  both  appear 
Light  as  a  puflf  of  empty  air. 


a22,  323    INFLUENCES  AND  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT.    324,  325,  32(> 


4  Make  not  increasing  gold  yonr  trust. 
Nor  set  your  hearts  on  glittering  dust ; 
Why  will  ye  grasp  the  fleeting  smoke. 
And  not  believe  what  God  has  spoke  ? 

5  Once  has  his  awful  voice  declared. 
Once  and  again  my  ears  have  heard, 

*  All  power  is  his  eternal  due  ; 

*  He.  must  be  fear'd  and  trusted  too.' 

6  For  sovereign  power  reigns  not  alone, 
Grace  is  a  partner  of  the  throne  ; 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  mighty  Lord, 
Shall  well  divide  our  last  reward. 

Devizes,  Conway. 
JVot  ashamed  of  the  gospel. 

T'M  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 
-■-  Or  to  defend  his  cause, - 
Maintain  the  honour  of  his  word. 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God !  I  know  his  name  ; 

His  name  is  all  my  trust : 
Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame. 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stands. 

And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  his  liands 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

^Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name 

Before  his  Father's  face, 
And  in  the  New  Jerusalem 
Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

ADDRESSES  TO  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT, 
qoq     Hymn  34.   B.  2.   C.  M.  ^ 

tf^t9  Barby,  Franklin. 

Breathing  after  the  Holy  Spirit ;  or,  fervency  of 
devotion  desired. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  thy  quickening  powers. 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below. 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys : 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs. 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise  ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate  7 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening"  powers  ; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  ^'^ve. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


Q24   Hymn  133.   B.  2.   L.  M. 

EUenthorpe,  Truro. 
The  operations  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

INTERNAL  Spirit,  we  confess, 
-■-^  And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace ; 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlighten'd  by  thine  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day : 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  kno"vr 
Our  danger  and  our  refuofe  too. 

3  Thy  power  and  glory  works  within, 
And  breaks  the  chains  of  reigning  sin ; 
Doth  our  imperious  lusts  subdue. 
And  forms  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  Tlie  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice; 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys  ; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 
And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 


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^    Hymn  144.   B.  1.   C.  M. 

Bedford,  Arlington. 
T7ie  witnessing  and  sealing  Spirit. 


WHY  should  the  children  of  a  King 
Go  mourning  all  their  days  ? 
Great  Comforter,  descend,  and  bring 
Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints. 

And  seal  the  heirs  of  heaven  ? 
When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints. 
And  show  my  sins  forgiven  ? 

3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 

In  the  Redeemer's  blood ; 
And  bear  thy  v/ithess  with  my  lieart, 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love. 

The  pledge  of  joys  to  come ; 
And  thy  soft  wings,  celestial  Dove 
Will  safe  convey  me  home. 

OOfi     PIymn  23.   B.  2.   L.  M.  # 

t9/m/\j         Slioel,  Uxbridge,  Danvers. 

The  sight  of  Qod  and  Christ  in  heaven. 

DESCEND  from  heaven,  immortal 
Dove, 

Stoop  down,  and  take  us  on  thy  wmgs : 
And  mount,  and  bear  us  far  above 
The  reach  of  these  inferior  things  : 

2  Beyond,  beyond  this  lower  sT^y, 
Up  where  eternal  ages  roll ; 
Where  solid  pleasures  never  die. 
And  fruits  immortal  feast  the  soul. 

3  O  for  a  sight,  a  pleasing  sight 
Of  our  Almighty  Father's  throne  ! 
There  sits  our  Saviour,  crown'd  with  light 
Cloth'd  in  a  body  like  our  own. 


327,  328 


CHRISTIAN. 


329,  330 


4  Adoring  saints  around  him  stand, 
And  thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall ! 
The  God  shines  gracious  through  the  man, 
And  sheds  sweet  glories  on  them  all ! 

5  O  what  amazing  joys  they  feel. 
While  to  tlieir  golden  harps  they  sing. 
And  sit  on  every  heavenly  hill. 

And  spread  the  triumphs  of  their  King ! 

6  When  shall  the  day,  dear  Lord,  appear. 
That  I  shall  mount,  to  dwell  above  ; 
And  stand  and  bow  among  them  there, 
And  view  thy  face,  and  sing,  and  love  ? 


CHRISTIAN. 
[27  Psalm  51.   1st  Part.  L.  M.  t> 

Hebron,  Dresden. 
A  penitent  pleading  for  pardon, 

^JHO  W  pity.  Lord  ;  O  Lord,  forgive  ; 
^  Let  a  repenting  rebel  live  ; 
Are  not  tliy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee  ? 

2  My  crimes  are  great,  but  not  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace  : 
Great  God,  tiiy  nature  hath  no  bound. 
So  let  thy  pardoning  love  be  found. 

3  O  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin. 

And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean ; 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies. 
And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

4  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess. 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace  : 
Lord,  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe, 
1  am  condemn'd,  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath, 
I  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  death  : 
And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell. 
Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

G  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner.  Lord, 
Whose  hopejStill  hovering  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

Psalm  25.  1st  Pari:.  S.  M.  t> 

Olmutz,  Haverhill. 

Waiting  for  pardon  and  direction 

LIFT  my  soul  to  God, 
My  trust  is  in  his  name . 
Let  not  my  foes,  that  seek  my  blood. 
Still  triumph  in  my  shame. 

2  Sin  and  the  powers  of  hell 
Persuade  me  to  despair ; 

Lord,  make  me  know  thy  covenant  well, 
That  I  may  'scape  the  snare. 

3  From  the  first  dawning  light 
Till  the  dark  evening  rise, 


1 


For  thy  salvation.  Lord,  I  wait 
With  ever  longing  eyes. 

4  Remember  all  thy  grace, 
And  lead  me  in  thy  truth ; 

Forgive  the  sins  of  riper  days, 
And  follies  of  my  youth. 

5  The  Lord  is  just  and  kind : 
The  meek  shall  learn  his  ways ; 

And  every  humble  sinner  find 
The  methods  of  his  grace. 

6  For  his  own  goodness'  sake 
He  saves  my  soul  from  shame  ; 

He  pardons  (though  my  guilt  be  great) 
Through  my  Redeemer's  name. 


329 


Hi-MN  48.   B.  2.   C.  M.  if 

Bedford,  Dedham. 
Love  to  the  creatures  is  dangerotts. 

OW  vain  are  all  things  here  below ! 
How  false,  and  yet  how  fair! 
Each  pleasure  hath  its  poison  too, 
And  every  sweet  a  snare. 

2  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 

Give  but  a  flattering  light; 
We  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh, 
Where  we  possess  delight. 

3  Our  dearest  joys,  and  nearest  friends, 

The  partners  of  our  blood. 
How  they  divide  our  wavering  minds, 
And  leave  but  half  for  God. 

4  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love, 
^  How  strong  it  strikes  the  sense ! 

Thither  the  warm  affections  move, 
Nor  can  we  call  them  thence. 

5  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  beauties  be 

My  soul's  eternal  food  ; 
And  grace  command  my  heart  away 
From  all  created  good. 

QQA     Hymn  41.   B.  2.   L.  M. 

Nantvvich,  W^ard. 
A  sight  of  God  mortijies  us  to  the  roorld. 

[Typ  to  the  fields  where  angels  lie, 
^   And  living  waters  gently  roll, 
Fain  would  my  thoughts  leap  out  and  fly. 
But  sin  hangs  heavy  on  my  soul. 

2  Thy  wondrous  blood,  dear  dying  Christ, 
Can  make  this  world  of  guilt  remove  ; 
And  thou  canst  bear  me  where  thou  fly'st, 
On  thy  kind  wings,  celestial  Dove. 

3  O  might  I  once  mount  up,  and  see 
The  gl  ories  of  th'  eternal  skies  : 
What  little  things  these  worlds  would  bo, 
How  despicable  to  my  eyes  !] 

4  Had  I  a  glance  of  thee,  my  God, 
Kingdoms  and  men  would  vanish  soon ; 
Vanish,  as  though  I  saw  them  not, 

As  a  dim  candle  dies  at  noon. 


331,  332 


CHRISTIAN. 


333,  334,  335 


5  Then  they  might  fight,  and  rage  and  rave, 
I  should  perceive  the  noise  no  more 
Than  we  can  hear  a  shaking  leaf, 
While  rattling  thunders  round  us  roar. 

G  Great  All      All,  eternal  King, 
Let  me  but  view  thy  lovely  face. 
And  all  my  powers  shall  bow,  and  sing 
Thine  endless  grandeur,  and  thy  grace. 


Hymn  10.  B.  2.  C.  M.    b  or  # 

Lanes boro',  York. 
Parting  with  carnal  joys. 

Y  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight, 
And  bids  the  world  faroAvell; 
Base  as  the  dirt  beneath  my  feet, 
And  mischievous  as  hell. 

2 No  longer  will  I  ask  your  love, 
Nor  seek  your  friendship  more  • 
The  happiness  that  I  approve 
Lies  not  within  your  power. 

3  There's  nothing  round  this  spacious  earth 

That  suits  my  large  desire  ; 
To  boundless  joy  and  solid  mirth 
My  nobler  thoughts  aspire. 

4  [Where  pleasure  rolls  its  living  flood, 

From  sin  and  dross  refined, 
Still  springing  from  the  throne  of  God, 
And  fit  to  cheer  the  mind. 

5 The  Almighty  Ruler  of  the  sphere. 
The  glorious  and  the  great. 
Brings  his  own  all-sufficience  there. 
To  make  our  bliss  complete.] 

6  Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
I'd  climb  the  heavenly  road ; 
There  sits  my  Saviour,  dress'd  in  love. 
And  there  my  smiling  God, 


qqo  Hymn  11.  B.  2.  L.  M.    #  or  t» 

eJtP^i/  Saints,  Park  Street,  Putney. 

The  same. 

tSEND  the  joys  of  earth  away  : 
Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind, 
False  as  the  smooth,  deceitful  sea. 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  v/ind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along 
Down  to  the  gulf  of  black  despair  ; 
And,  while  I  listen'd  to  your  song. 
Your  streams  had  e'en  conveyed  me  there. 

3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace. 
That  warn'd  me  of  that  dark  abyss  ; 
That  drew  me  from  those  treacherous 

seas, 

And  bade  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above 

1  stretch  my  hands,  and  glance  mine  eyes ; 
O  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove. 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies. 


5  There,  from  the  bosom  of  my  God, 
Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll ; 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode. 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  soul. 


QQg  Psalm  119.  15th  Part.  C.  M.  i± 

Irish,  Covington. 
Holy  resohdions. 
Verse  S3. 

TflAT  thy  statutes,  every  hour, 
Might  dwell  upon  my  mind ! 
Thence  I  derive  a  quickening  power. 
And  daily  }ffeace  I  find. 

Verses  15,  16. 

2  To  meditate  thy  precepts,  Lord, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 
My  soul  shall  ne'er  forget  thy  word, 
Thy  word  is  all  my  joy. 

Verse  32. 

3  How  would  I  run  in  thy  commands, 

If  thou  my  heart  discharge 
From  sin,  and  Satan's  hateful  chains. 
And  set  my  feet  at  large ! 

Verses  13,  46. 

4  My  lips  with  courage  shall  declare 

Thy  statutes  and  thy  name  ; 
I'll  speak  thy  word,  though  kings  should 
Nor  yield  to  sinful  shame.  [hear, 

Verses  61,  69,  70. 

5  Let  bands  of  persecutors  rise 

To  rob  me  of  my  right ; 
Let  pride  and  malice  forge  their  lies. 
Thy  law  is  my  delight. 

Verse  115, 

6  Depart  from  me,  ye  wicked  race, 

Whose  hands  and  hearts  are  ill; 
I  love  my  God,  I  love  his  ways, 
And  must  obey  his  will. 

Hymn  106.   B.  1.    S.  M.  4* 

St.  Thomas,  Sutton. 
Dead  to  sin  by  the  cross  of  Christ. 

HALL  we  go  on  to  sin, 
^  Because  thy  grace  abounds ; 
Or  crucify  the  Lord  again. 
And  open  all  his  wounds  ? 

2  Forbid  it,  mighty  God! 
Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said. 

That  we,  whose  sins  are  crucified. 
Should  raise  them  from  the  dead. 

3  We  will  be  slaves  no  more, 
Since  Christ  has  made  us  free, 

Has  nail'd  our  tyrants  to  his  cross, 
And  bought  our  liberty. 

Hymn  81.  B.  2.  CM.  #orb 

Dundee,  Ely. 
Our  sin  the  cause  of  Christ^ s  death. 

AND  now  the  scales  have  left  mine  eyes, 
Now  I  begin  to  see: 
O  the  curs'd  deeds  my  sins  have  done! 
What  murderous  things  they  be ' 


<^336,  337 


CHRISTIAN. 


338,  331) 


2  Were  these  the  traitors,  dearest  Lord, 

That  thy  fair  body  tore  ? 
Monsters,  that  stain'd  those  heavenly  limbs 
With  floods  of  purple  gore  ? 

3  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 

My  dearest  Lord  was  slain; 
When  justice  seized  God's  only  Son, 
And  put  his  soul  to  pain? 

4  Forgive  my  guilt,  O  Prince  of  Peace  ! 

rif  wound  my  God  no  more  ; 
Hence  from  my  heart,  ye  sins,  be  gone  ; 
For  Jesus  }  adore. 

5  Furnish  me,  Lord,  with  heavenly  arms 

From  grace's  magazine. 
And  I'll  proclaim  eternal  war 
With  every  darling  sin. 

'oofj   HY3IN  116.   B.  2.   C.  M.  ^ 

tPtPV^  Christmas,  Abridge. 

Mercies  and  thanks, 

HOW  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop 
As  my  eternal  God, 
Who  bears  the  earth's  huge  pillars  up. 
And  spreads  the  heavens  abroad  ? 

2  How  can  I  die  while  Jesus  lives. 

Who  rose,  and  left  the  dead? 
Pardon  and  grace  my  soul  receives 
From  mine  exalted  Head. 

3  All  that  I  am,  and  all  I  have 

Shall  be  forever  thine  ; 
Whate'er  my  duty  bids  me  give, 
My  cheerful  hands  resign. 

4  Yet  if  'I  might  make  some  reserve, 

And  duty  did  not  call, 
I  love  my  God  with  zeal  so  great. 
That  I  should  give  him  all. 

oo»Y    Hymn  140.   B.  2.   C.  M.  ^ 

•         Barby,  Abridge,  Peterboro'. 
The  examples  of  Christ  and  the  saints. 

GIVE  me  the  wings  of  faith,  to  rise 
Within  the  veil,  and  see 
The  samts  above,  how  great  their  joys. 
How  bright  their  glories  be ! 

2  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below. 
And  wet  their  couch  with  tears ; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 
With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

3 1  ask  them  whence  their  victory  came  ? 
They,  with  united  breath, 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  his  death. 

4  They  mark'd  the  footsteps  that  he  trod, 
(His  zeal  inspired  their  breast;) 
And,  following  their  incarnate  God, 
Possess'd  the  promised  rest. 
10* 


5  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise, 
For  his  oAvn  pattern  given ; 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Show  the  same  path  to  heaven. 

QQQ     Hymn  48.   B.  1.   L.  M.  ^ 

^^KJ  Truro,  Dunstan. 

The  Christian  race. 

AWAKE,  our  souls  ;  away,  our  fears, 
Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone ! 
Awake,  and  run  the  heavenly  race, 
And  put^a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True,  'tis  a  strait  and  thorny  road, 
And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint ; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 
That  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint; 

3  The  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  power 
Is  ever  new,  and  ever  young, 

And  firm  endures,  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

4  From  thee,  the  overflowing  spring. 
Our  souls  shall  drink  a  fresh  supply, 
While  such  as  trust  their  na  tive  strength 
Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 
We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode  ; 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 
Nor  tire  amidst  the  heavenly  road. 

qOQ    Hymn  77.   B.  2.   L.  M.  ^ 

y^*^  Blendon,  Dunstan. 

The  Christian  ^carfare. 

^T  AND  up  my  soul,  shake  off* thy  fears, 
^  And  gird  the  gospel  armour  on  ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 
Where  thy  great  Captain  Saviour's  gone. 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course  ; 
But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquish'd  foes 
Thy  Jesus  nail'd  them  to  the  cross. 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose. 

3  [What  though  the  prince  of  darkness  rage 
And  waste  the  fury  of  his  spite  ! 
Eternal  chains  confine  him  down 

To  fiery  deeps  and  endless  night, 

4  What  though  thine  inward  lusts  rebel ! 
'Tis  but  a  struggling  gasp  for  life  ; 
The  weapons  oi  victorious  grace 
Shall  slay  thy  sins,  and  end  the  strife.) 

5  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on  ; 
Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  g-ate  ; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 
And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait 

6  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 
And  triumph  in  almighty  grace. 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 


840,  341,  342 


CHRISTIAN. 


343,  344 


OAf)  PsALai  144.  1st  Part.  C.  M.  # 

O-^V  gt_^  Ann's,  Swanwick. 

Assistance  and  victory  in  the  spiritual  warfare. 

FOREVER  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
My  Saviour  and  my  shield: 
He  sends  his  Spirit  with  his  word, 
To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  When  sin  and  hell  their  force  unite. 

He  makes  my  soul  his  care, 
Instructs  me  to  the  heavenly  fight. 
And  guards  me  through  the  war. 

3  A  friend  and  helper  so  divine 

Doth  mv  weak  couraofe  raise : 
He  makes  the  glorious  victory  mine. 
And  his  shall  be  the  praise. 

041  Psalm  119.  17th  Part.  L.  M.  b 

Medway,  Maiden 

Courage  and  perseverance  under  persecution;  or, 
grace  shining  in  difficulties  and  trials. 
Verses  143,  28. 

WHEN  pain  and  anguish  seize  me. 
Lord, 

All  my  support  is  from  thy  word  ; 
My  soul  dissolves  for  heaviness, 
Uphold  me  with  thy  strength'ning  grace. 

Verses  51,  69,  110. 

2  The  proud  have  fram'd  their  scoffs  and 

lies. 

They  watch  my  feet  with  envious  eyes, 
And  tempt  my  soul  to  snares  and  sin ; 
Yet  thy  commands  I  ne'er  decline. 

Verses  161,  78. 

3  They  hate  me.  Lord,  without  a  cause. 
They  hate  to  see  mo  love  thy  laws  ; 
But  I  will  trust  and  fear  thy  name, 
Till  pride  and  malice  die  with  shame. 


342 


Psalm  7,   C.  M.  b 

St.  Ann's,  Maiden. 

God's  care  of  his  people,  and  pzmishment  of 
persecutorii.. 

Y  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  Friend, 
My  hope  in  thee,  my  God ; 
Rise,  and  my  helpless  life  defend 
From  those  who  seek  my  blood. 

2  With  insolence  and  fury  they 

My  soul  in  pieces  tear. 
As  hungry  lions  rend  the  prey. 
When  no  deliverer's  near. 

3  If  I  had  e'er  provoked  them  first, 

(^r  once  abused  my  foe, 
Then  let  him  tread  my  life  to  dust, 
And  lay  mine  honour  low. 

\  If  there  be  malice  found  in  me, 

I  know  thy  piercing  eyes  ; 
I  should  not  dare  appeal  to  thee. 

Nor  ask  my  God  to  rise. 
Arise,  my  God,  lift  up  thy  hand. 
Their  pride  and  power  control ; 


Awake  to  ju/'gTnent,  command 
Deliverance,  for  my  soul. 
Pause, 

6  [Let  sinners  and  their  v/icked  rage 

Be  hunribled  to  the  dust; 
Shall  not  the  God  of  truth  engage 
To  vir*dicate  the  just.^ 

7  He  knows  the  heart,  he  tries  the  reins^ 

He  will  defend  th'  upright: 
His  sharpest  arrows  he  ordains 
Against  the  sons  of  spite. 

8  For  me  their  malice  digg'd  a  pit, 

But  there  themselves  are  cast; 
My  God  makes  all  their  mischief  light 
On  their  own  heads  at  last.] 

9  That  cruel,  persecuting  race 

Must  feel  his  dreadful  sword ; 
Awake,  my  soul,  and  praise  the  grace 
And  justice  of  the  Lord. 

04^0  Psalm  94.  2d  Part.  CM.  \) 

Bangor,  Maiden,  Durham. 

Ood  our  support  and  comfort ;  or  deliverance  from 
temptation  and  persecution. 

WHO  will  arise  and  plead  my  righ* 
Against  my  numerous  foes  } 
While  earth  and  hell  their  force  unite 
And  all  my  hopes  oppose  ? 

2  Had  not  the  Lord,  my  rock,  my  help 
Sustain'd  my  fainting  head, 
My  life  had  now  in  silence  dwelt. 
My  soul  among  the  dead. 

3 '  Alas  !  my  sliding  feet,'  I  cry'd  ; 
Thy  promise  was  my  prop: 
Thy  grace  stood  constant  by  my  side  : 
Thy  Spirit  bore  me  up. 

4  While  multitudes  of  mournful  thoughts 

Within  my  bosom  roll, 
Thy  boundless  love  forgives  my  faults, 
Thy  comforts  cheer  my  soul. 

5  Powers  of  iniquity  may  rise. 

And  frame  pernicious  laws ; 
But  God,  my  refuge,  rules  the  skies, 
He  will  defend  my  cause. 

6  Let  malice  vent  her  rage  aloud. 

Let  bold  blasphemers  scoff; 
The  Lord  our  God  shall  judge  the  proud 
And  cut  the  sinners  off. 

^AA  Psalm  16.  1st  Part.  T).  M.' 

^      .        Abridge,  Bedford. 
Support  and  counsel  from,  Ood,  without  merit. 

^AVE  me,  O  Lord,  from  every  foe  : 
^  In  thee  my  trust  I  place. 
Though  all  the  good  that  I  can  do 
Can  ne'er  deserve  thy  grace. 

2  Yet  if  my  God  prolong  my  breath. 
The  saints  may  profit  by't; 


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317 


The  saints,  the  glory  of  the  earth, 
The  men  of  my  delight. 

3  Let  heathens  to  their  idols  haste, 

And  worship  v/ood,  or  stone  ; 
But  my  delightful  lot  is  cast 
Where  the  true  God  is  known. 

4  His  hand  provides  my  constant  food. 

He  fills  my  daily  cup ; 
Much  am  I  pleased  with  present  good. 
But  more  rejoice  in  hope. 

5  God  is  my  portion,  and  my  joy ! 

His  counsels  are  my  light: 
He  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  day. 
And  gentle  hints  by  night. 

6  My  soul  would  all  her  thoughts  approve 

To  his  all-seeing  eye  ; 
Not  death  nor  hell  my  hopes  shall  move. 
While  such  a  friend  is  nigh. 


345 


Psalm  120.   C.  M.  b 

York,  St.  Ann's,  Litchfield. 

Complaint  of  quarrelsome  neighbours  /  or,  a  devout 
wish  for  peace, 

rilHOU  God  of  love,  thou  ever  blest. 

Pity  my  suffering  state  ; 
When  wilt  thou  set  my  soul  at  rest 
From  lips  that  love  deceit? 

2  Hard  lot  of  mine  !  my  days  are  cast 

Among  the  sons  of  strife, 
Whose  never-ceasing  brawlings  waste 
My  golden  hours  of  life. 

3  O  might  I  fly  to  change  my  place. 

How  would  I  choose  to  dwell 
In  some  wide,  lonesome  wilderness. 
And  leave  these  gates  of  hell ! 

4  Peace  is  the  blessing  that  I  seek ; 

How  lovely  are  its  charms ! 
I  am  for  peace  ;  but  when  I  speak. 
They  all  declare  for  arms. 

5  New  passions  still  their  souls  engage. 

And  keep  their  malice  strong; 
What  shall  be  done  to  curb  thy  rage, 
O  thou  devouring  tongue  ? 

6  Should  bi^-ning  arrows  smite  thee  through, 

Strict  justice  would  approve  ; 
But  I  had  rather  spare  my  foe. 
And  melt  his  heart  with  love. 

Oj^g         Psalm  56.    C.  M.  ^ 

Mear,  Christmas,  Covington. 

Deliverance  from  oppression  and  falsehood ;  or^  Ood'^s 
care  of  his  people,  in  answer  to  faith  and  prayer. 

THOU,  whose  justice  reigns  on  high. 
And  makes  the  oppressor  cease  ; 
Behold  how  envious  sinners  try 
To  vex  and  bre?-k  my  peace. 


2  The  sons  of  violence  and  lies 

Join  to  devour  me.  Lord  ; 
But  as  my  hourly  dangers  rise, 
My  refuge  is  thy  word. 

3  In  God  most  holy,  just,  and  true, 

I  have  reposed  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  I  fear  what  flesh  can  do. 
The  offspring  of  the  dust. 

4  They  wrest  my  words  to  mischief  still, 

Charge  me  with  unknown  faults ; 
Mischief  doth  all  their  counsels  fill. 
And  malice  all  their  thoughts. 

5  Shall  they  escape  Avithout  thy  frown  ? 

Must  their  devices  stand  ? 

0  cast  the  haughty  sinner  down. 
And  let  him  know  thy  hand ! 

Pause. 

6  God  counts  the  sorrows  of  his  saints, 

Their  groans  affect  his  ears  ; 
Thou  hast  a  book  for  my  complaints, 
A  bottle  for  my  tears. 

7  When  to  thy  throne  I  raise  my  cry. 

The  wicked  fear  and  flee  ; 
So  swift  is  prayer  to  reach  the  sky. 
So  near  is  God  to  me. 

8  In  thee,  most  holy,  just,  and  true, 

I  have  reposed  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  I  fear  what  man  can  do. 
The  offspring  of  the  dust. 

9  Thy  solemn  vows  are  on  me.  Lord, 

Thou  shalt  receive  my  praise  ; 
I'll  sing,  '  How  faithful  is  thy  word ! 
'  How  righteous  all  thy  ways !' 

10  Thou  hast  secur'd  my  soul  from  death ! 
O  set  thy  prisoner  free  ; 

That  heart  and  hand,  and  life  and  breath 
May  be  employ'd  for  thee. 

*^47  Psalm  31.  2d  Part.  C.  M.  # 

^  Rochester,  Dorchester,  Nottingliam. 

Deliverance  from  slander  and  reproach, 

heart  rejoices  in  thy  name, 
-_¥J.  ]\/[y  Qq^^  YCij  help,  my  trust ; 
Thou  hast  preserved  my  face  from  shame, 
Mine  honour  from  the  dust. 

2 '  My  life  is  spent  with  grief,'  I  cried, 
'  My  years  consumed  in  groans, 
^  My  strength  decays,  mine  eyes  are  dry'd 
'  x\nd  sorrow  wastes  my  bones.' 

3  Among  mine  enemies,  my  name 

Was  a  mere  proverb  grown. 
While  to  my  neighbours  I  became 
Forgotten  and  unknown. 

4  Slander  and  fear  on  every  side 

Seized  and  beset  me  round : 

1  to  the  throne  of  grace  apply 'd. 
And  speedy  rescue  found 


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351 


Pause. 

5  How  great  deliverance  thou  hast  wrought 

Before  the  sons  of  men ! 
The  lying  lips  to  silence  brought, 
And  made  their  boastings  vain! 

6  Thy  children  from  the  strife  of  tongues 

Shall  thy  pavilion  hide. 
Guard  them  from  infamy  and  wrSngs, 
And  crush  the  sons  of  pride.  ^ 

'^Within  thy  secret  presence.  Lord, 
Let  me  forever  dwell ; 
No  fenced  city,  wall'd  and  barr'd. 
Secures  a  saint  so  well. 

OAQ  Psalm  118.  1st  Part.  C.  M.  # 

Clarendon,  Newton. 
Deliverance  from  tumult. 

THE  Lord  appears  my  helper  now. 
Nor  is  my  faith  afraid 
What  all  the  sons  of  earth  can  do. 
Since  Heaven  affords  its  aid. 

2Tis  safer,  Lord,  to  hope  in  thee. 
And  have  my  God  my  friend. 
Than  trust  in  men  of  high  degree. 
And  on  their  truth  depend. 

3  Like  bees  my  foes  beset  me  round, 

A  large  and  angry  swarm ; 
But  I  shall  all  their  rage  confound 
By  thine  almighty  arm. 

4  'Tis  through  the  liord  my  heart  is  strong, 

In  him  my  lips  rejoice ; 
While  his  salvation  is  my  song. 
How  cheerful  is  my  voice ! 

5  Like  angry  bees  they  girt  me  round ; 

When  God  appears,  they  fly: 
So  burning  thorns,  with  craclding  sound. 
Make  a  fierce  blaze,  and  die. 

6 Joy  to  the  saints  and  peace  belongs; 
The  Lord  protects  their  days: 
Let  Israel  tune  immortal  songs 
To  his  almighty  grace. 


349 


Psalm  143.   L.  M.  b 

Dan  vers,  Maiden,  Hebron. 
Complaint  of  heavy  affliction  in  mind  and  body. 

MY  righteous  Judge,  my  gracious  God, 
Hear  when  I  spread  my  hands  abroad, 
And  cry  for  succour  from  thy  throne : 
O  make  thy  truth  and  mercy  known. 

2  Let  judgment  not  against  me  pass  ; 
Behold  thy  servant  pleads  thy  grace. 
Should  justice  call  us  to  thy  bar. 
No  man  alive  is  guiltless  there. 

3  Look  down  in  pity,  Lord,  and  see 
The  mighty  woes  that  burden  me  ; 


Down  to  the  dust  my  life  is  brought, 
Like  one  long  bury'd  and  forgot. 

4 1  dwell  in  darkness,  and  unseen, 
My  heart  is  desolate  within ; 
My  thoughts  in  musing  silence  trace 
The  ancient  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

5  Thence  I  derive  a  glimpse  of  hope 
To  bear  my  sinking  spirits  up ; 

I  stretch  my  hands  to  God  again,  ' 
And  thirst,  like  parched  lands,  for  rain. 

6 For  thee  I  thirst,  I  pray,  I  mourn: 
When  will  thy  smiling  face  return  ? 
Shall  all  my  joys  on  earth  remove  ? 
And  God  forever  hide  his  love  ? 

7  My  God,  thy  long  delay  to  save 
Will  sink  thy  prisoner  to  the  grave : 
My  heart  grows  faint,  and  dim  mine  eye: 
Make  haste  to  help  before  I  die. 

8  The  night  is  witness  to  my  tears. 
Distressing  pains,  distressing  fears  ;* 

0  might  I  hear  thy  morning  voice. 
How  would  my  wearied  powers  rejoice. 

9  In  thee  I  trust,  to  thee  I  sigh. 
And  lift  my  heavy  soul  on  high  ; 
For  thee  sit  waiting  all  the  diay, 
And  wear  the  tiresome  hours  away. 

10  Break  off  my  fetters.  Lord,  and  show 
Which  is  the  path  my  feet  should  go  ; 
If  snares  and  foes  beset  the  road, 

1  flee  to  hide  me  near  my  God. 

II  Teach  me  to  do  thy  holy  will. 
And  lead  me  to  thy  heavenly  hill ; 
Let  the  good  Spirit  of  thy  love 
Conduct  me  to  thy  courts  above. 

12  Then  shall  my  soul  no  more  complain 
The  tempter  then  shall  rage  in  vain ; 
And  flesh,  that  was  my  foe  before. 
Shall  never  vex  my  spirit  more. 


350 


Psalm  55.   C.  M.  b 

Wantage,  Bangor,  Miletus. 
Support  for  the  afflicted  and  tempted  soul. 

OGOD,  my  refuge,  hear  my  cries. 
Behold  my  flowing  tears,* 
For  earth  and  hell  my  h\jM  devise, 
And  triumph  in  my  fears. 

2  Their  rage  is  levelled  at  my  life, 

My  soul  with  guilt  they  load. 
And  fill  my  thoughts  with  inward  strife 
To  shake  my  nope  in  God. 

3  With  inward  pain  my  heart-strings  sound ; 

I  groan  with  every  breath: 
Horror  and  fear  beset  me  round, 
Among  the  shades  of  death. 

4  0  were  I  like  a  feather'd  dove. 

And  innocence  had  wings; 


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CHRISTIAN. 


352,  353 


I'd  fly,  and  make  a  long  remove 
From  all  these  restless  things. 

5  Let  me  to  some  wild  desert  go, 

And  find  a  peaceful  home, 
Where  storms  of  malice  never  blow. 
Temptations  never  come. 
G  Vain  hopes  and  vain  inventions  all. 
To  'scape  the  rage  of  hell ! 
The  mighty  God,  on  whom  1  call, 
Can  save  me  here  as  well. 

Pause. 

7  By  morning  liglit  I'll  seek  his  face, 

At  noon  repeat  my  cry, 
The  night  shall  hear  me  ask  his  grace, 
Nor  will  he  long  deny. 

8  God  shall  preserve  my  seal  from  fear. 

Or  shield  me  when  afraid ; 
Ten  thousand  angels  must  appear. 
If  he  command  their  aid. 

91  cast  my  burdens  on  the  Lord, 
The  Lord  sustains  them  all ; 
My  courage  rests  upon  his  word. 
That  saints  shall  never  fall. 

10  My  highest  hopes  shall  not  be  vain. 
My  lips  shall  spread  his  praise ; 

While  cruel  and  deceitful  men 
Scarce  live  out  half  their  days. 

O^^     Hfmn  25.   B.  2.    CM.  ^ 

Barby,  Dundee. 
Complaining-  of  spiritual  sloth. 

drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so  ? 
Awake,  my  sluggish  soul ! 
Nothing  has  half  thy  work  to  do  ; 
Yet  nothing's  half  so  dull ! 

2  The  little  ants  for  one  poor  grain 

Labour,  and  tug,  and  strive ; 
Yet  we,  who  have  a  heaven  to  obtain, 
How  negligent'we  live. 

3  We,  for  whose  sakes  all  nature  stands, 

And  stars  their  courses  move ; 
We,  for  whose  guard  the  angel  bands 
Come  flying  from  above  ; 

4  We,  for^vhom  God  the  Son  came  down. 

And  labour'd  for  our  good ; 
How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 
He  purchased  with  his  blood ! 

r 

5  Lord,  shall  we  lie  so  sluggish  still. 

And  never  act  our  parts? 
Come,  holy  Dove,  from  th'  heavenly  hill, 
And  sit  and  warm  our  hearts. 

6  Then  shall  our  active  spirits  move  ; 

Upward  our  souls  shall  rise ; 
With  hands  of  faith,  and  wings  of  love 
We'll  fly,  and  take  the  prize. 


Durliam,  Wantage. 

Hardness  of  heart  complained  of. 

"1/|"Y  heart,  how  dreadful  hard  it  is ! 
IVJ.  How  heavy  here  it  lies ; 
Heavy  and  cold  within  my  breast, 

Just  like  a  rock  of  ice  ! 
2S!n,  like  a  raging  tyrant,  sits 
Upon  this  flinty  throne  ; 
And  every  grace  lies  bury'd  deep 
Beneath  this  heart  of  stone. 

3  How  seldom  do  I  rise  to  God, 

Or  taste  the  joys  above  ! 
This  mountain  presses  down  my  faith, 
And  chills  my  flaming  love. 

4  When  smiling  mercy  courts  my  soul 

With  all  its  heavenly  charms, 
This  stubborn,  this  relentless  tiling, 
Would  thrust  it  from  mine  arms. 

5  Against  the  thunders  of  thy  word 

Rebellious  I  have  stood ; 
My  heart,  it  shakes  not  at  the  wrath 
And  terrors  of  a  God. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  steep  this  rock  of  mine 

In  thine  own  crimson  sea ! 
None  but  a  bath  of  blood  divine 
Can  melt  the  flint  aAvay. 

Q j^Q  Psalm  25.  3d  Part.  S.  M.  b  or  # 

"^^^^  Olmutz,  Haverhill. 

Distress  of  soul ;  or,  backsliding  and  desertion. 

'l/i'INE  eyes  and  my  desire 
Im         g^gj.      ^jjQ  Lord : 

I  love  to  plead  his  promises. 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 

2  Turn,  turn  thee  to  my  soul: 
Bring  thy  salvation  near: 

When  will  thy  hand  release  my  feet 
Out  of  the  deadly  snare  ? 

3  When  shall  the  sovereign  grace 
Of  my  forgiving  God 

Restore  me  from  those  dangerous  wa}  s 
My  wandering  feet  have  trod  ? 

4  The  tumult  of  my  thoughts 
Doth  but  enlarge  my  wo: 

My  spirit  languishes,  my  heart 
Is  desolate  and  low. 

5  With  every  morning  light 
My  sorrow  new  begins  ; 

Look  on  my  anguish  and  my  pam, 
And  pardon  all  my  sins. 

Pause. 

6  Behold  the  hosts  of  hell  \ 
How  cruel  is  their  hate ! 

Against  my  life  they  rise,  and  join 
Their  fury  with  deceit. 


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CHRISTIAN. 


356 


7  O  1  keep  my  soul  from  death, 
Nor  put  my  hope  to  shame ; 

For  I  have  placed  my  only  trust 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 

8  With  humble  faitli  I  wait 
To  see  thy  face  again: 

Of  Israel  it  shall  ne'er  be  said, 
*He  sought  the  Lord  in  vain.' 


354 


Hymn  163.   B.  2.   C.  M.  b 

Bangor,  Ferry,  Marlow. 
Complaint  of  desertion  and  temptation. 

DEAR  Lord,  behold  our  sore  distress ; 
Our  sins  attempt  to  reign ; 
Stretch  out  thine  arm  of  conquering  grace, 
And  let  thy  foes  be  slain. 

2  The  lion,  with  his  dreadful  roar. 
Affrights  thy  feeble  sheep : 
Reveal  the  glory  of  thy  power. 
And  chain  him  to  the  deep. 

3 Must  we  indulge  a  long  despair? 
Shall  our  petitions  die  ? 
Our  mournings  never  reach  thine  ear  ? 
Nor  tears  affect  thine  eye  ? 

4  If  thou  despise  a  mortal  groan, 

Yet  hear  a  Saviour's  blood ; 
An  advocate  so  near  the  throne. 
Pleads  and  prevails  with  God. 

5  He  bought  the  Spirit's  powerful  sword. 

To  slay  our  deadly  foes : 
Our  sins  shall  die  beneath  thy  word. 
And  hell  in  vain  oppose. 

6  How  boundless  is  our  Father's  grace. 

In  height,  and  depth,  and  length! 
He  makes  his  Son  our  righteousness. 
His  Spirit  is  our  strength. 

q^i!t        Psalm  13.    C.  M.  h 

York,  Dundee. 
Complaint  under  temptations  of  the  devil. 

HOW  long  wilt  thou  conceal  thy  face  ? 
My  God,  how  long  delay  ? 
When  shall  I  feel  those  heavenly  rays 
That  chase  my  fears  away  ? 

2  How  long  shall  my  poor  labouring  soul 

Wrestle  and  toil  in  vain? 
Thy  word  can  all  my  foes  control. 
And  ease  my  raging  pain. 

3  See  how  the  prince  of  darkness  tries 

All  his  malicious  arts  ; 
He  spreads  a  mist  around  my  eyes. 
And  throws  his  fiery  darts. 

4  Be  thou  my  sun,  and  thou  my  shield  ; 

My  soul  in  safety  keep ; 
Make  haste,  before  mine  eyes  are  seal'd 
In  death's  eternal  sleep. 

How  would  the  tempter  boast  aloud 
If  I  became  his  prey ! 


Behold  the  sons  of  hell  grow  proud, 
At  thy  so  long  delay. 

6  But  they  shall  fly  at  thy  rebuke, 

And  Satan  hide  his  head:  |^ 
He  knows  the  terrors  of  thy  look. 
And  hears  thy  voice  with  dread. 

7  Thou  wilt  display  that  sovereign  grace 

Where  all  my  hopes  have  hung; 
I  shall  employ  'my  lips  in  praise, 
And  victory  shall  be  sung. 


q  Pia     Hymn  20.   B.  2.  CM.  b 

^^-^^  York,  Windsor. 

BacksUdings  and  returns;  or,  the  inconstancy  tif 
our  love. 

WHY  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee, 
My  God,  my  chief  delight  ? 
Why  are  my  thoughts  no  more  by  day 
With  thee,  no  more  by  night? 

2  [Why  should  my  foolish  passions  rove  ? 

Where  can  such  sweetness  be. 
As  I  have  tasted  in  thy  love. 
As  I  have  found  in  thee  ?] 

3  When  my  forgetful  soul  renews 

The  savour  of  thy  grace. 
My  heart  presumes  I  cannot  lose 
The  relish  all  my  days. 

4  But  ere  one  fleeting  hour  is  past. 

The  flattering  world  employs 
Some  sensual  bait  to  seize  my  taste. 
And  to  pollute  my  joys, 

5  [Trifles  of  nature,  or  of  art. 

With  fair,  deceitful  charms. 
Intrude  into  my  thoughtless  heart. 
And  thrust  me  from  thy  arms.] 

6  Then  I  repent,  and  vex  my  soul 

That  I  should  leave  thee  so ; 
Where  will  those  wid  affections  roll, 
That  let  a  Saviour  go? 

7  [Sin's  promis'd  joys  are  turn'd  to  pain, 

And  I  am  drown'd  in  grief ; 
But  my  dear  Lord  returns  again, 
He  flies  to  my  relief! 

8  Seizing  my  soul  with  sweet  surprise. 

He  draws  with  loving  bands ; 
Divine  compassion  in  his  eyes. 
And  pardon  in  his  hands.] 

9  [Wretch  that  I  am,  to  wander  thus. 

In  chase  of  false  delight! 
Let  me  be  fasten'd  to  thy  cross. 
Rather  than  lose  thy  sight] 

10  Make  haste,  my  days,  to  reach  the  goal, 

And  bring  my  heart  to  rest  ^ 
On  the  dear  centre  of  my  soul, 
My  God,  my  Saviour's  breast! 


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357 


Psalm' 13.   L.  M.  t> 

97th  Psahn,  Hebron. 

Pleading  with  God  under  desertion',  or^  hope  in 
darkness. 

HOW  loni^,  O  Lord,  shall  I  complain, 
Like  one  who  seeks  his  God  in  vain  ? 
Canst  thou  thy  face  forever  hide. 
And  I  still  pray  and  be  deny'd  ? 

2  Shall  I  forever  be  forgot, 
As  one  whom  thou  regardest  not  ? 
Still  shall  my  soul  thine  absence  mourn? 
And  still  despair  of  thy  return  ? 

W  How  long  shall  my  poor,  troubled  breast 
Be  with  these  anxious  thoughts  oppress'd? 
And  Satan,  my  malicious  foe. 
Rejoice  to  see  me  sunk  so  low  ? 

4  Hear,  Lord,  and  grant. me  quick  relief. 
Before  my  death  conclude  my  grief ; 
If  thou  withhold  thy  heavenly  light, 

I  sleep  in  everlasting  night. 

5  How  will  the  powers  of  darkness  boast. 
If  but  one  praying  soul  be  lost ! 

But  I  have  trusted  in  thy  grace. 
And  shall  again  behold  thy  face. 

6  Whate'er  my  fears  or  foes  suggest. 
Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest  5 
My  heart  shall  feel  thy  love,  and  raise 
My  cheerful  voice  to  songs  of  praise. 


OAJQ  Psalm  119.  16th  Part.  C.  M.  b 

«>t^O  W^indsor,  Canterbuiy 

Prayer  for  quickening  grace. 
Verses  25,  37. 

MY  soul  lies  cleaving  to  the  dust; 
Lord,  give  me  life  divine  ! 
From  vain  desires  and  every  lust 
Turn  off  these  eyes  of  mine. 

21  need  the  influence  of  thy  grace 
To  speed  me  in  thy  way. 
Lest  I  should  loiter  in  my  race, 
Or  turn  my  feet  astray. 

Verse  107. 

3  When  sore  afflictions  press  me  down, 

I  need  thy  quickening  powers ; 
Thy  word,  that  I  have  rested  on. 
Shall  help  my  heaviest  hours. 

Verses  156,  40. 

4  Are  not  thy  mercies  sovereign  still. 

And  thou  a  faithful  God  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  grant  me  warmer  zeal 
To  run  the  lieavenly  road^ 

Verses  159,  40. 

5  Does  not  my  heart  thy  precepts  love, 
't"  And  long  to  see  thy  face? 

And  yet  how  slow  my  spirits  move. 
Without  enlivening  grace 


Verse  93. 

6  Then  shall  I  love  thy  gospel  more, 
And  ne'er  forget  thy  word. 
When  I  have  felt  its  quickening  power, 
To  draw  me  near  the  Lord. 

Q^Q  Psalm  119.  12th Part.  CM.  b 

Bedford,  W^indsor,  York. 
Breathing  after  comfort  and  deliverance. 
Verse  153. 

lYJY  God,  consider  my  distress, 
Let  mercy  plead  my  cause  ; 
Thougli  I  have  sinn'd  against  thy  grace  4 
I  can't  forget  thy  laws. 

Verses  39,  116. 

2  Forbid,  forbid  the  sharp  reproach, 
Which  I  so  justly  fear; 
Uphold  my  life,  uphold  my  hopes, 
Nor  let  mv  shame  appear. 

"Verses  122,  1X5. 

3 Be  thou  a  surety,  Lord,  for  me; 
Nor  let  the  proud  oppress : 
But  make  thy  waiting  servant  see 
The  shinings  of  thy  face. 

Verse  82. 

4 Mine  eyes  with  expectation  fail; 
My  heart  within  me  cries, 
"When  will  the  Lord  his  truth  fulfil, 
And  make  my  comforts  rise  ?" 

Verse  132, 

5  Look  down  upon  my  sorrows.  Lord, 
And  show  thy  grace  the  same. 
As  thou  art  ever  wont  t'  afford 
To  those  that  love  thy  name. 


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Psalm  38.   CM.  f 

Dedliam,  Wenham. 

Guilt  of  conscience  and  relief',  or^  repentance,  and 
prayer  for  pardon  and  health. 

A  MIDST  thy  wrath,  remember  love, 

Restore  thy  servant.  Lord ; 
Nor  let  a  father's  chastening  prove 
Like  an  avenger's  sword. 

2  Thine  arrows  stick  within  my  heart, 

My  flesh  is  sorely  press'd ; 
Between  the  sorrow  and  the  smart 
My  spirit  finds  no  rest. 

3  My  sins  a  heavy  load  appear, 

And  o'er  my  head  are  gone  ; 
Too  heavy  they  for  me  to  bear, 
Too  hard  for  me  t'  atone. 

4  My  thoughts  are  like  a  troubled  sea, 

My  head  still  bending  town ; 
And  I  go  mourning  all  the  day. 
Beneath  my  Father's  frown. 

5  Lord,  I  am  weak,  and  broken  sore, 

None  of  my  powers  are  whole  ; 
The  inward  anguish  makes  me  roar, 
The  anguish  of  my  soul. 

6  All  my  desire  to  thee  is  known. 

Thine  eye  counts  every  tear; 


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And  every  sigh  and  every  groan 
Is  noticed  by  thine  ear. 

7  Thou  art  my  God,  my  only  hope, 

My  God  will  hear  my  cry ; 
My  God  will  bear  my  spirit  up, 
When  Satan  bids  me  die. 

8  [My  foot  is  ever  apt  to  slide, 

My  foes  rejoice  to  see't : 
They  raise  their  pleasure  and  their  pride, 
When  they  supplant  my  feet. 

9  But  I'll  confess  my  guilt  to  thee, 

And  grieve  for  all  my  sin ; 
I'll  mourn  how  weak  my  graces  be. 
And  beg  support  divine. 

10  My  God,  forgive  my  follies  past, 
And  be  forever  nigh ; 

O  Lord  of  my  salvation,  haste. 
Before  thy  servant  die.] 

Psalm  107.  2d  Part.  L.  M.  ^ 

Maiden,  Hague. 
Correction  for  sin^  and  release  by  prayer. 

C^ROM  age  to  age  exalt  his  name  ! 


God  and  his  grace  are  still  the  same  ; 
He  fills  the  hungry  soul  with  food, 
And  feeds  the  poor  with  every  good. 

2  But  if  their  hearts  rebel,  and  rise 
Against  the  God  that  rules  the  skies  ; 
If  they  reject  his  heavenly  word. 
And  slight  the  counsels  of  the  Lord  ; 

3  He'll  bring  their  spirits  to  the  ground. 
And  no  deliverer  shall  be  found  : 
Laden  with  grief,  they  waste  their  breath 
[n  darkness,  and  the  shades  of  death. 

4  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries  ; 
He  makes  tlie  dawning  light  arise, 
And  scatters  all  that  dismal  shade. 
That  hung  so  heavy  round  their  head. 

5  He  cuts  the  bars  of  brass  in  two. 
And  lets  the  smiling  prisoners  through ; 
Takes  off  the  load  of  guilt  and  grief. 
And  gives  the  labouring  soul  relief. 

6  O  may  the  sons  of  men  record 

The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 
How  great  his  works  I  how  kind  his  ways  ! 
Let  every  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 

Qfi9         Psalm  4.   L.  M.  t> 

*J\J^  Denton,  Maiden. 

Heaa'ing  of  prayer ;  or,  Ood  our  portion^  and  Christ 
our  hope. 

GOD  of  grace  and  righteousness. 
Hear  anS  attend  when  I  complain ; 
Thou  hast  enlarged  me  in  distress. 
Bow  down  a  gracious  ear  again. 

2  Ye  sons  of  men,  in  vain  ye  try. 
To  turn  my  glory  into  shame  ; 


How  long  will  scoffers  love  to  lie. 
And  dare  reproach  my  Saviour's  name 

3  Know  that  the  Lord  divides  his  saints 
From  all  the  tribes  of  men  beside  ; 
He  hears  the  cry  of  penitents 

For  the  dear  sake  of  Clirist  that  died. 

4  When  our  obedient  hands  have  done 
A  tliousand  works  of  righteousness, 
We  put  our  trust  in  God  alone. 

And  glory  in  his  pardoning  grace. 

5  Let  the  unthinking  many  say, 
JVho  will  bestow  some  earthly  good  ? 
But,  Lord,  thy  light  and  love  we  pray  ; 
Our  souls  desire  this  heavenly  food. 

6  Tlien  shall  my  cheerful  powers  rejoice 
At  grace  and  favour  so  divine  ; 

Nor  will  I  cliange  my  happy  choice 
For  all  their  corn  and  all  their  wine. 

Q(iQ  Psalm  85.  1st  Part.  L.  M.  tf^ 

Siioel,  Slade. 

Waiting  for  an  answer  to  prayer ;  or,  deliverance 
begun  and  completed. 

W  ORD,  thou  hast  call'd  thy  grace  to 
mind. 

Thou  hast  reversed  our  heavy  doom  ; 
So  God  forgave  when  Israel  sinn'd ; 
And  brought  his  wandering  caj^tives  liorae 

2  Thou  hast  begun  to  set  us  free. 
And  made  thy  fiercest  wrath  abate  ; 
Now  let  our  hearts  be  turn'd  to  thee, 
And  thy  salvation  be  complete. 

3  Revive  our  dying  graces.  Lord, 
And  let  thy  saints  in  thee  rejoice  ; 
Make  known  thy  truth,  fulfil  thy  word ; 
We  wait  for  praise  to  tune  our  voice. 

4  We  wait  to  hear  what  God  will  say  ; 
He'll  speak,  and  give  his  people  peace  ; 
But  let  them  run  no  more  astray. 
Lest  his  returning  wi;ath  increase. 

364  Psalm  51.   3d  Part.  L.  M.  b 

Danvers,  Maiden. 

The  backslider  restored ;  or,  repentance,  and  faith  in 
the  blood  of  Christ. 

THOU,  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin  ; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3 1  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 
Cast  out  and  banish'd  from  thy  sight  • 
Thine  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore. 
And  guard  me,  that  I  fall  no  more 


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4  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  Sph*it,  Lord, 
His  help  and  comfort  still  aftbrd : 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

5  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

6  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust. 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just ; 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemn'd  to  die. 

7  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways  ; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace ; 
I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood. 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pardoning  God. 

8  O  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue : 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song  ; 
And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lordy  my  strength  and  righteousness. 

Qg5     Hymn  95.   B.  2.   C.  M.  b 

fJXJfJ  Bangor,  Dundee. 

Look  on  Him  whom  they  pierced  and  mourn, 

INFINITE  grief!  amazing  wo ! 

Behold  my  bleeding  Lord ! 
Hell  and  the  Jews  conspired  his  death. 
And  used  the  Roman  sword. 

2  O !  the  sharp  pangs  of  smarting  pain 

My  dear  Redeemer  bore, 
When  knotty  whips,  and  jagged  thorns 
His  sacred  body  tore ! 

3  But  knotty  whips  and  jagged  thorns 

In  vain  do  I  accuse  ; 
In  vain  I  blame  the  Roman  bands. 
And  the  more  spiteful  Jews : 

4'Twere  you,  my  sins,  my  cruel  sins 
His  chief  tormentors  were  ; 
Each  of  my  crimes  became  a  nail. 
And  unbelief  the  spear : 

5  'Twere  you  that  pull'd  the  vengeance 

Upon  his  guiltless  head  ;  [down 
Break,  break,  my  heart,  —  O  burst  mine 
And  let  my  sorrows  bleed,  [eyes, 

6  Strike,  mighty  grace,  my  flinty  soul. 

Till  meltmg  waters  flow, 
And  deep  repentance  drown  mine  eyes 
In  undissembled  wo! 

QQQ  Psalm  18.    IstPart.   L.  M.  ^ 

Islington,  Danvers. 
Deliverance  from  despair;  or,  temptations  overcome. 
rpHEE  will  1  love,  O  Lord,  my  strength, 
My  rock,  my  tower,  my  high  defence  ; 
Thy  mighty  arm  shall  be  my  trust, 
For  I  'have  found  salvation  thence 
11 


2  Death  and  the  terrors  of  the  grave 
Stood  round  me  with  their  dismal  shade 
While  floods  of  high  temptations  rose, 
And  made  my  sinking  soul  afraid. 

3 1  saw  the  opening  gates  of  hell. 
With  endless  pains  and  sorrows  there, 
Which  none  but  they  that  feel  can  tell, 
While  I  was  hurried  to  despair. 

4  In  my  distress,  I  call'd  my  God, 
When  I  could  scarce  believe  him  mine. 
He  bow'd  his  ear  to  my  complaint : 
Then  did  his  grace  appear  divine. 

5  [With  speed  he  flew  to  my  relief, 
As  on  a  cherub's  wing"  he  rode  ; 
Awful  and  bright  as  lightning  shone 
The  face  of  my  deliverer,  God. 

6  Temptations  fled  at  his  rebuke, 
The  blast  of  his  almighty  breath  ; 
He  sent  salvation  from  on  high. 

And  drew  me  from  the  deeps  of  death.] 

7  Great  were  my  fears,  my  foes  were  great ; 
Much  was  their  strength,  and  more  their 

rage  ; 

But  Christ,  my  Lord,  is  conqueror  still, 
In  all  the  wars  that  devils  wage. 

8  My  song  forever  shall  record 
That  terrible,  that  joyful  hour ; 
And  give  the  glory  to  the  Lord, 
Due  to  his  mercy  and  his  power. 

Of*rf  Psalm  40.  1st  Part.  CM.  # 

"  •  Abridge,  Christmas. 

^  song"  of  deliverance  from  great  distress. 

I WAITED  patient  for  the  Lord 
He  bow'd  ta  hear  my  cry ; 
He  saw  me  resting  on  his  word, 
And  brought  salvation  nigh. 

2 He  raised  me  from  a  horrid  pit: 
Where  mourning  long  I  lay ; 
And  from  mv  bonds  released  my  feet ; 
Deep  bon5s  of  miry  clay. 

3  Firm  on  a  rock  he  made  me  stand, 

And  taught  my  cheerful  tongue 
To  praise  the  wonders  of  his  hand. 
In  a  new,  thankful  song. 

4  I'll  spread  his  works  of  grace  abroad  , 

The  saints  with  joy  shall  hear ; 
And  sinners  learn  to  make  my  God 
Their  only  hope  and  fear. 

5  How  many  are  thy  thoughts  of  love ! 

Thy  mercies.  Lord,  how  great! 
We  have  not  words  nor  hours  enough 
Their  numbers  to  repeat. 

6  When  I'm  afflicted,  poor,  and  low. 

And  light  and  peace  depart, 
My  God  beholds  my  heavy  wo. 
And  bears  me  on  his  heart, 


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368 


Psalm  61.   S.  M.  t> 

Sutton,  Haverhill. 
Safety  in  God. 

WHEN,  overwhelm'd  with  grief, 
My  heart  within  me  dies ; 
Helpless,  and  far  from  all  relief. 
To  heaven  1  lift  mine  eyes. 

2  O  lead  me  to  the  rock 
That's  high  above  my  head, 

And  make  the  covert  of  thy  wings 
My  shelter  and  my  shade. 

3  Within  thy  presence,  Lord, 
Forever  I'll  abide  ; 

Thou  art  the  tower  of  my  defence, 
The  refuge  where  I  hide. 

4  Thou  givest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  tliy  name  ; 
If  endless  life  be  their  reward, 
I  shall  possess  the  same. 

QgQ     Hymn  50.   B.  2.   L.  M.  b 

^\J%J  Dan  vers,  Denton. 

Comfort  under  sorrojcs  and  pains. 

l^OW  let  the  Lord,  my  Saviour,  smile, 
^   And  show  my  name  upon  his  heart ; 
I  would  forget  my  pains  a  while. 
And  in  the  pleasure  lose  the  smart. 

2  But  O !  it  swells  my  sorrows  high. 
To  see  my  blessed  Jesus  frown : 
My  spirits  sink,  my  comforts  die. 
And  all  the  springs  of  life  are  down. 

3  Yet  why,  my  soul,  why  these  complaints  ? 
Still  while  he  frowns,  his  bowels  move  ; 
Still  on  his  heart  he  bears  his  saints. 
And  feels  their  sorrows,  and  his  love. 

4  My  name  is  printed  on  his  breast ; 
His  book  of  life  contains  my  name  ; 
I'd  rather  have  it  there  impress'd. 
Than  in  the  bright  records  of  fame. 

5  When  the  last  fire  burns  all  things  here. 
Those  letters  shall  securely  stand, 

A  nd  in  the  Lamb's  fair  book  appear. 
Writ  by  tli'  eternal  Father's  hand. 

6  Now  shall  my  minutes  smoothly  run. 
While  here  I  wait  my  Father's  will ; 
My  rising  and  my  setting  sun 

Roll  gently  up  and  down  the  hill. 

Q7A    Hymn  102.   B.  1.   L.  M. 

"  •  ^        Portugal,  Brentford,  Ward. 

The  beatitudes. 

OLEST  are  the  humble  souls  that  see 

Their  emptiness  and  poverty : 
Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  given. 
And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  heaven. 
2  Blest  are  the  men  of  broken  heart, 
Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward  smart ; 


The  blood  of  Christ  divinely  flows, 
A  healing  balm  for  all  their  woes. 

3  Blest  are  the  meek,  v/iio  5!tnnd  afar 
From  rage  and  passion,  noise  and  war, 
God  will  secure  their  happy  state. 
And  plead  their  cause  against  the  great. 

4  Blest  are  the  souls  that  thirst  for  grace, 
Hunger  and  long  for  righteousness  ; 
They  shall  be  well  supply'd  and  fed 
With  living  streams  and  living  bread. 

5  Blest  are  the  men,  whose  bowels  move 
And  melt  with  sympathy  and  love  ; 
From  Christ,  the  Lord,  shall  they  obtain 
Like  sympathy  and  love  again. 

6  Blest  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are  clean 
'  From  the  defiling  power  of  sin  ; 

With  endless  pleasure  they  shall  see 
A  God  of  spotless  purity. 

7  Blest  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life. 
Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  strife; 
They  shall  be  call'd  the  heirs  ot  bliss, 
The  sons  of  God,  the  God  of  peace. 

8  Blest  are  the  sufferers,  who  partake 
Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus'  sake  ; 
Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord  ; 
Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward. 

oiyi      Hymn  53.   B.  2.   C.  M.  b 

^  *  Blackburn,  Lebanon. 

The  pilgrimage  of  the  saints ;  or,  earth  and  heaven. 

LORD  !  what  a  wretched  land  is  this, 
That  yields  us  no  supply ! 
No  cheering  fruits,  no  wholesome  trees, 
Nor  streams  of  living  joy  ! 

2  But  pricking  thorns  through  all  th© 

And  mortal  poisons  grow  ;  [ground, 
And  all  the  rivers  that  are  found 
With  dangerous  w^aters  flow. 

3  Yet  the  dear  path  to  thine  abode 

Lies  through  this  horrid  land: 
Lord !  we  would  keep  the  heavenly  road, 
And  run  at  thy  command. 

4  [Our  souls  shall  tread  the  desert  through, 

With  undiverted  feet ; 
And  faith,  and  flaming  zeal  subdue 
The  terrors  that  we  meet.] 

5  [A  thousand  savage  beasts  of  prey 

Around  the  forest  roam : 
But  Judah's  Lion  guards  the  way, 
And  guides  the  strangers  home.] 

6  [Long  nights  and  darkness  dwell  below, 
"  With  scarce  a  twinlding  ray  ; 

But  the  bright  world  to  which  we  go 
Is  everlasting  day.] 

7  [By  glimmering  hopes  and  gloomy  fears 

We  trace  the  sacred  road ; 


372 


CHRISTIAN 


373,  374 


Through  dismal  deeps,  and  dangerous 
snares, 

We  make  our  way  to  God. 

8  Our  journey  is  a  thorny  maze, 

But  we  march  upward  still ; 
Forget  these  troubles  of  the  ways. 
And  reach  at  Zion's  hill.] 

9  [See  the  kind  angels,  at  the  gates, 

Inviting  us  to  come  ! 
There  Jesus,  the  forerunner,  waits 
To  welcome  travellers  home.] 

10  There,  on  a  green  and  flov/ery  mount, 
Our  weary  souls  shall  sit, 

And  with  transporting  joys  recount 
The  labours  of  our  feet. 

11  [No  vain  discourse  shall  fill  our  tongue, 
Nor  trifles  vex  our  ear ; 

Infinite  grace  shall  be  our  song, 
And  God  rejoice  to  hear.] 

12  Eternal  glories  to  the  King, 
That  brought  us  safely  through ; 

Our  tongue  shall  never  cease  to  sing. 
And  endless  praise  renew. 


372 


Hymn  100.   B.  2.   L.  M.  b 

Maiden,  Windham. 
Ti'ic  presence  of  Christ  is  the  life  of  my  soul, 

OW  full  of  anguish  is  the  thought. 
How  it  distracts  and  tears  my  heart, 
If  God  at  last,  my  sovereign  Judge, 
Should  frown,  and  bid  my  soul  depart. 

2  Lord,  when  I  quit  this  earthly  stage. 
Where  shall  1  fly  but  to  thy  breast 
For  I  have  sought  no  other  home, 
For  I  have  learn'd  no  other  rest 

3  I  cannot  live  contented  here. 
Without  some  glimpses  of  thy  face  ; 
And  heaven,  without  thy  presence  there, 
Would  be  a  dark  and  tiresome  place. 

4  When  earthly  cares  engross  the  day, 
And  hold  my  thoughts  aside  from  thee. 
The  shininj?  hours  of  cheerful  liofht 
Are  long  and  tedious  years  to  me. 

5  And  if  no  evening  visit's  paid 
Between  my  Saviour  and  my  soul. 
How  dull  the  night!  how  sad  the  shade ! 
How  mournfully  the  minutes  roll ! 

6  This  flesh  of  mme  migiit  learn  as  soon 
To  live,  yet  part  with  all  my  blood  ; 
To  breathe,  when  vital  air  is  gone. 

Or  thrive  and  grow  without  my  food. 

7  [Christ  is  my  light,  my  life,  my  care. 
My  blessed  hope,  my  heavenly  prize  ; 
Dearer  than  all  my  passions  are. 

My  limbs,  my  bowels,  or  mine  eyes. 


8  The  strings  that  twine  about  my  heart, 
Tortures  and  racks  may  tear  them  off ; 
But  they  can  never,  never  part 

With  their  dear  hold  of  Christ  my  love.} 

9  [My  God !  and  can  a  humble  child, 
Hiat  loves  thee  with  a  flame  so  high, 
Be  ever  from  thy  face  exiled, 
Without  the  pity  of  thine  eye  ? 

10  Impossible  !  for  thine  own  hands 
Have  tied  my  heart  so  fast  to  thee ; 
And  in  thy  book  the  promise  stands, 
That  where  thou  art,  thy  friends  must  be  ] 


373 


Hymn  54.   B.  2.  CM. 

Swan  wick,  Rochester. 
OotTs  presence  is  light  in  darkness. 


Y  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joy*j, 
±YJL  The  life  of  my  delights, 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights.  ^ 

2  In  darkest  shades,  if  he  appear, '  ^  W 

My  dawning  is  begun! 
He  IS  my  soul's  sweet  Morning  Star, 
And  he  my  rising  Sun. 

3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine? 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss. 
While  Jesus  shows  his  heart  is  mine 
And  whispers,  /  am  his. 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  cla/ 

At  that  transporting  word ; 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
T'  embrace  my  dearest  Lord. 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 

I'd  break  through  every  toe  ; 
The  wings  of  love  and  arms  of  faith 
Should  bear  me  conqueror  through 


0»Y4   Psalm  90.  3d  Part.  CM.  [) 

Abridge,  Canterbury. 
Breathing  after  heaven. 

"O  ETURN,  O  God  of  love,  return : 

Earth  is  a  tiresome  place  ! 
How  long  shall  we,  thy  children,  mourii^ 
Our  absence  from  thy  face  ? 

2  Let  heaven  succeed  our  painful  years, 

Let  sin  and  sorrow  cease  ; 
And  in  proportion  to  our  tears 
So  make  our  joys  increase. 

3  Thy  wonders  to  thy  servants  show, 

Make  thy  own  work  complete ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  thy  glory  know, 
And  own  thy  love  is  great. 

4  Then  shall  we  shine  before  thy  throne 

In  all  thy  beauty.  Lord ; 
And  the  poor  service  we  have  done 
Meet  a  divine  reward. 


.375,  376,  377 


SAINTS  AND  SINNERS. 


378,  37l> 


o»y5    Hymn  65.   B.  2.   CM.  ^ 

^  •        Christmas,  Conway,  Lanesboro'. 

The  hope  of  heaven  our  support  under  trials  on  earth. 

WHEN  I  can  read  niy  title  clear 
To  mansions  in  the  skies ; 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage. 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurl'd, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage. 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares,  like  a  wild  deluge,  come. 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all: 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest ; 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

375    Hymn  117.    B.  2.   L.  M.  b 

•  Portugal,  Dresden,  Denton. 

Living  and  dying  with  Ood  present. 

1 CANNOT  bear  thine  absence,  Lord ; 
My  life  expires  if  thou  depart : 
Be  thou,  my  heart,  still  near  my  God, 
And  thou,  my  God,  be  near  my  heart. 

2 1  was  not  born  for  earth  and  sin. 
Nor  can  I  live  on  things  so  vile  ; 
Yet  I  will  stay  my  Father's  time, 
And  hope  and  wait  for  heaven  a  while. 

3  Then,  dearest  Lord,  in  thine  embrace 
Let  me  resign  my  fleeting  breath  ; 
And,  with  a  smile  upon  my  face, 
Pass  the  important  hour  oi  death. 


SAINTS  AND  SINNERS. 


377 


Psalm  1.   L.  M. 

Portugal,  All  Saints. 
The  difference  between  the  righteous  and  the  wicked. 

"tX APPY  the  man,  whose  cautious  feet 
Shun  the  broajd  way  that  sinners  go, 
Who  hates  the  place  where  atheists  meet, 
And  fears  to  talk  as  scoffers  do. 

2  He  loves  t'  employ  his  morning  light 
Among  the  statutes  of  the  Lord  ; 
And  spends  the  wakeful  hours  of  night 
With  pleasure,  pondering  o'er  his  word. 

3  He,  like  a  plant  by  gentle  streams, 
Shall  flourish  in  immortal  green  ; 

And  heaven  will  shine  with  kindest  beams 
On  every  work  his  hands  begin. 

4  But  sinners  find  their  counsels  cross'd : 
As  chaff* before  the  tempest  flies, 


So  shall  their  hopes  be  blown  and  lost, 
When  the  last  trumpet  shakes  the  skies. 

5  In  vain  the  rebel  seeks  to  stand 
In  judgment  with  the  pious  race  ; 
The  dreadful  Judge,  with  stern  command, 
Divides  him  to  a  different  place. 

6  *  Straight  is  the  way  my  saints  have  trodj 

*  I  blest  the  path,  and  drew  it  plain  ; 

'  Butyou  would  choose  the  crooked  road, 

*  And  down  it  leads  to  endless  pain.' 


378 


Psalm  1.   S.  M. 

Paddington,  St.  Thomas. 
The  saints  happy,  the  siniicr  miserable. 

rilHE  man  is  ever  blest, 

Who  shuns  the  sinners'  ways 
Among  their  councils  never  stands, 
Nor  takes  the  scorner's  place  5 

2  But  makes  the  law  of  God 
His  study  and  delight. 

Amid  the  labours  of  ^he  day, 
And  watches  of  the  nigrht. 

3  He,  like  a  tree,  shall  thrive. 
With  waters  near  the  root : 

Fresh  as  the  leaf  his  name  shall  live  5 
His  works  are  heavenly  fruit. 

4  Not  so  th'  ungodly  race  ; 
They  no  such  blessings  find ; 

Their  hopes  shall  flee  like  empty  chaflf 
Before  the  driving  wind. 

5  How  will  they  bear  to  stand 
Before  that  judgment  seat, 

Where  all  the  saints  at  Christ's  right  hand 
In  full  assembly  meet? 

6  He  knows  and  he  approves 
The  way  the  righteous  go  ; 

But  sinners  and  their  works  shall  meet 
A  dreadful  overthrow. 


379 


Psalm  119.  1st  Part.  CM.  ^ 

Cauibridge,  Clarendon. 
The  blessedness  of  saints,  and  misery  of  si7iners. 
Verses  1,  2,  3. 

BLEST  are  the  undefiled  in  heart, 
Whose  ways  are  right  and  clean ; 
Who  never  from  thy  law  depart. 
But  fly  from  every  sin. 

2  Blest  are  the  men  that  keep  thy  word, 

And  practise  thy  commands  ;  [Lord, 
With  their  whole  heart  they  seek  the 
And  serve  thee  with  their  han-ds. 

Verse  165. 

3  Great  is  their  peace  who  love  thy  law  , 

How  firm  their  souls  abide  ! 
Nor  can  a  bold  temptation  draw 
Their  steady  feet  aside. 


380  381 


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382 


Verse  6. 

4  Then  shall  my  heart  have  inward  joy, 

And  keep  my  face  from  shame, 
When  all  thy  statutes  I  obey, 
And  honour  all  thy  name. 

Verses  21,  118. 

5  But  haughty  sinners  God  will  hate, 

The  proud  shall  die  accurst; 
The  sons  of  falsehood  and  deceit 
Are  trodden  to  the  dust. 

Verses  119,  155. 

6  Vile  as  the  dross  the  wicked  are ; 

And  those  that  leave  thy  ways 
Shall  see  salvation  from  afar, 
But  never  taste  thy  grace. 

qoA         Psalm  1.   C.  M.  ^ 

OOV  Martin's,  Barby. 

The  way  and  end  of  the  righteous  and  the  wicked. 

BLEST  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  place 
Where-  sinners  love  to  meet; 
Who  fears  to  tread  their  wicked  ways, 
And  hates  the  scoffer's  seat: 

2  But  in  the  statutes  of  the  Lord 

Has  placed  his  chief  delight ; 
By  day  he  reads  or  hears  the  word. 
And  meditates  by  night. 

3  [He,  like  a  plant  of  generous  kind. 

By  living  waters  set, 
Safe  from  the  storms  and  blasting  wind. 
Enjoys  a  peaceful  state.] 

4  Green  as  the  leaf,  and  ever  fair 

Shall  his  profession  shme ; 
While  fruits  of  holiness  appear, 
Like  clusters  on  the  vine. 

5  Not  so  the  impious  and  unjust; 

What  vain  designs  they  form ! 
Their  hopes  are  blown  away,  like  dust. 
Or  chaff,  before  the  storm. 

6  Sinners  in  judgment  shall  not  stand 

Among  the  sons  of  grace, 
When  Christ  the  Judge  at  his  right  hand 
Appoints  his  saints  a  place. 

7  His  eye  beholds  the  path  they  tread. 

His  heart  approves  it  well : 
But  crooked  ways  of  sinners  lead 
Down  to  the  gates  of  hell. 

QQ1  Psalm  37.   3d  Part.    CM.  ^ 

Braintree,  Covington. 
*  The  same, 

Y  God,  the  steps  of  pious  men 
Are  order'd  by  thy  will ; 
Though  they  should  fall,  they  rise  again  ; 
Th^^  hand  supports  them  still. 

2  The  Lord  delights  to  see  their  ways. 
Their  Virtue  he  approves : 
He'll  ne'er  deprive  them  of  his  grace. 
Nor  leave  the  men  he  loves. 
11^ 


3  The  heavenly  heritage  is  theirs, 

Their  portion  and  tneir  home ; 
He  feeds  them  now,  and  makes  them  heirs 
Of  blessings  long  to  come. 

4  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  men, 

Nor  fear  when  tyrants  frown; 
Ye  shall  confess  their  pride  was  vain, 
When  justice  casts  tliem  down. 
Pause. 

5  The  haughty  sinner  have  1  seen, 

Not  fearing  man  nor  God, 
Like  a  tall  bay  tree,  fair  and  green, 
Spreading  his  arms  abroad. 

6  And  lo,  he  vanish'd  from  the  ground, 

Destroy'd  by  hands  unseen ; 
Nor  root,  nor  branch,  nor  leaf  was  found 
Where  all  that  pride  had  been. 

7  But  mark  the  man  of  righteousness. 

His  several  steps  attend ; 
True  pleasure  runs  through  all  his  ways, 
And  peaceful  is  his  end. 

QQ9  Psalm  37.  1st  Part.  C.  M.  b 

OO*/^  Mear,  York. 

The  cure  of  envy,  fretfulncss  and  unbelief:  or,  the 
rewards  of  the  righteous  and  the  wicked :  or,  the 
world''s  hatred,  and  the  sainVs  patience. 

WHY  should  I  vex  my  soul,  and  fret 
To  see  the  wicked  rise  ? 
Or  envy  sinners,  waxing  great 
By  violence  and  lies? 

2  As  flowery  grass,  cut  down  at  noon. 

Before  the  evening,  fades. 
So  shall  their  glories  vanish  soon, 
In  everlasting  shades. 

3  Then  let  me  make  the  Lord  my  trust, 

And  practise  all  that's  good  I 
So  shall  I  dwell  among  the  just, 
And  he'll  provide  me  food. 

41  to  my  God  my  ways  commit. 


And  cheerful  wait  his  will :  '  PC 


Thy  hand,  which  guides  my  doubtful  feet, 
Shall  my  desires  fulfil. 

5  Mine  innocence  shalt  thou  display, 

And  make  thy  judgments  known, 
Fair  as  the  light  of  dawning  day, 
And  glorious  as  the  noon. 

6  The  meek  at  last  the  earth  possess, 

And  are  the  heirs  of  heaven ; 
True  riches,  with  abundant  peace, 
To  humble  souls  are  given. 
Pause. 

7  Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way 

Nor  let  your  anger  rise. 
Though  Providence  should  long  delaj 
To  punish  haughty  vice. 

8  Let  sinners  join  to  break  your  peace 


And  plot,  and 


rage. 


and  foam; 


383,  384  SAINTS  AND  SINNERS.  385,  386 


The  Lord  derides  them,  for  he  sees 
Their  day  of  vengeance  come. 

9  They  have  drawn  out  the  threatening 

Have  bent  the  murderous  bow,  [sword, 
To  slay  the  men  that  fear  the  Lord, 
And  bring  the  righteous  low. 

10  My  God  shall  break  their  bows,  and 
Their  persecuting  darts  ;  [burn 

Shall  their  own  swords  against  them  turn, 
And  pain  surprise  their'  hearts. 

OQO   Psalm  94.  1st  Part.  C.  M.  b 

e>OeJ  Dundee,  London. 

Saints  chastised^  and  sinners  destroyed :  or,  instruc- 
tive affliction. 

OGOD,  to  whom  revenge  belongs, 
Proclaim  thy  wrath  aloud; 
Let  sovereign  power  redress  our  wrongs. 
Let  justice  smite  the  proud. 

2  They  say,    The  Lord  nor  sees  nor  hears :" 

When  will  the  fools  be  wise! 
Can  he  be  deaf,  who  form'd  their  ears  ? 
Or  blind,  who  made  their  eyes? 

3  He  knows  their  impious  thoughts  are  vain, 

And  they  shall  feel  his  power ; 
His  wrath  shall  pierce  their  souls  with  pain 
In  some  surprising  hour. 

4  But  if  thy  saints  deserve  rebuke, 

Thou  hast  a  gentler  rod : 
Thy  providences  and  thy  book 
Shall  make  them  know  their  God. 

5  Blest  is  the  man  thy  hands  chastise. 

And  to  his  duty  draw ; 
Thy  scourges  make  thy  children  wise, 
When  they  forget  thy  law. 

6  But  God  will  ne'er  cast  off  his  saints. 

Nor  his  own  promise  break; 
He  pardons  his  inheritance, 
For  their  Redeemer's  sake. 


384 


Psalm  11.     L.  M.     b  ov  ^ 

Winchester,  Maiden. 
Ood  loves  the  righteonsy  and  hates  the  wicked. 

MY  refuge  is  the  God  of  love ; 
Why  do  my  foes  insult,  and  cry, 
'  Fly,  like  a  timorous,  trembling  dove, 
*  To  distant  woods  or  mountains  fly 

2  If  government  be  all  destroy'd 
(That  firm  foundation  of  our  peace) 
And  violence  make  justice  void, 
Where  shall  the  righteous  seek  redress? 

l\  The  Lord  in  heaven  hath  fix'd  his  throne  ; 
His  eye  surveys  the  world  below  ; 
To  him  all  mortal  things  are  known  ; 
His  eye-lids  search  our  spirits  through. 

4If  he  afflicts  his  saints  so  far, 
To  prove  their  love,  and  try  their  grace. 


What  must  the  bold  transgressors  fear  ? 
His  very  soul  abhors  their  ways. 

5  On  impious  wretches  he  shall  rain 
Tempests  of  brimstone,  fire  and  death, 
Such  as  he  kindled  on  the  plain 

Of  Sodom,  with  his  angry  breath. 

6  The  righteous  Lord  loves  righteous  souls, 
Whose  thoucrhts  and  actions  are  sincere  ; 
And  with  a  gracious  eye  beholds 
The  men  that  his  own  image  bear. 


OQA:        Psalm  17.   S.  M.  ^ 

tMf^tJ  Silver  Street,  Do^er. 

Portion  of  saints  and  sinners :  or,  Jtope  and  despair 
in  death. 

ARISE,  my  gracious  God, 
And  make  the  wicked  flee ; 
They  are  but  thy  chastising  rod 
To  drive  thy  saints  to  tfiee. 

2  Behold  the  sinner  dies, 

His  haughty  words  are  vain : 
Here  in  this  life  his  pleasure  lies, 
And  all  beyond  is  pain. 

3  Then  let  his  pride  advance, 
And  boast  of  all  his  store  ;  ' 

The  Lord  is  mine  inheritance, 
Mv  soul  can  wish  no  more. 

4  I  shall  behold  the  face 
Of  my  forgiving  God ; 

And  stand  complete  in  righteousness, 
Wash'd  in  my  Saviour's  blood. 

5  There's  a  new  heaven  begun 
When  I  awake  from  death, 

Dress'd  in  the  likeness  of  thy  Son, 
And  draw  immortal  breath. 


386 


Psalm  17.   L.  M. 

Truro,  Nantwich. 


The  sinncr''s  portion,  and  the  sainVs  hope :  or,  the 
heaven  of  separate  souls,  and  the  resurrection. 

LORD,  I  am  thine  ;  but  thou  wilt  prove 
My  faith,  my  patience,  and  my  love  ; 
When  men  of  spite  against  me  join, 
They  are  the  sword,  the  hand  is  thine. 

2  Their  hope  and  portion  lie  b«tew : 
'Tis  all  the  happiness  they  know ; 

'Tis  all  they  seek  ;  they  take  their  shares, 
And  leave  the  rest  among  their  heirs. 

3  What  sinners  value,  I  resign  ; 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine  ; 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 

And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

4  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show ; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  I  go 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere  ; 
When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there  ^ 


887,  388 


WORSHIP. 


389,  39C 


5  O  glorious  hour !  O  blest  abode  ! 
I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God ! 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

6  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound  ; 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 


Psalm  149.  CM. 

Rochester,  Irish. 
Praise  Ood,  all  his  saints :  or^  the  saints  judging 


387 


or, 
the  world. 


\  LL  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  rejoice, 

And  let  your  songs  be  new ; 
Amid  the  church  with  cheerful  voice 
His  later  wonders  shew. 

U  The  Jews,  the  people  of  his  grace. 
Shall  their  Redeemer  sing; 
And  Gentile  nations  join  the  praise. 
While  Zion  owns  her  King. 

3  The  Lord  takes  pleasure  in  the  just. 

Whom  sinners  treat  with  scorn ; 
The  meek,  that  lie  despised  in  dust, 
Salvation  shall  adorn. 

4  Saints  should  be  joyful  in  their  King, 

E'en  on  a  dying  bed  ; 
And  like  the  souls  in  glory  sing. 
For  God  shall  raise  the  dead. 

5  Then  his  high  praise  shall  fill  their 

tongues, 

Their  hands  shall  wield  the  sword ; 
And  vengeance  shall  attend  their  songs. 
The  vengeance  of  the  Lord. 

G  When  Christ  his  judgment-seat  ascends, 
And  bids  the  world  appear. 
Thrones  are  prepared  for  all  his  friends. 
Who  humbly  loved  him  here. 

7  Then  shall  they  rule  with  iron  rod 

Nations  that  dared  rebel ; 
And  join  the  sentence  of  their  God 
.     On  tyrants  doom'd  to  hell. 

8  The  royal  sinners,  bound  in  chains. 

New  triumph  shall  afford ; 
.  Such  honour  for  the  saints  remains ; 
Praise  ye,  and  love  the  Lord. 


388 


WORSHIP. 
PRIVATE  WORSHIP. 
Hymn  122.   B.  2.   L.  M. 

Portugal,  Eaton. 
Retirement  and  meditation. 

Y  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee  ; 
Amid  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
F orgetful  of  my  highest  love. 


4± 


2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour  go  ? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense  ; 
One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence  : 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 

And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes,  withdrawn  * 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone  : 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind, 

My  hedven,  and  tliere  my  God,  I  find. 

QQQ  Psalm  119.  2d  Part.    CM.  ^ 

Canterbury,  York. 

Secret  devotion  and  spiritual  mindednessj  or,  coif 
stant  converse  with  God. 
Verses  147,  55. 

TO  thee,  before  the  dawning  light 
My  gracious  God,  I  pray ;  , 
I  meditate  thy  name  by  night. 
And  keep  thy  law  by  day. 

Verse  81. 

2  My  spirit  faints  to  see  thy  grace  ; 

Thy  promise  bears  me  up; 
And,  while  salvation  long  delays, 
Thy  word  supports  my  hope. 

Verse  164. 

3  Seven  times  a  day  I  lift  my  hands, 

And  pay  my  thanks  to  thee  ; 
Thy  righteous  providence  demands 
Repeated  praise  from  me. 

Verse  62. 

4  When  midnight  darkness  veils  the  skies 

I  call  thy  works  to  mind; 
My  thoughts  in  warm  devotion  rifve. 
And  sweet  acceptance  find. 


390 


Psalm  55.    S.  M. 

Haverhill,  Norwalk. 


Dangerov^s  "prosperity  :  or,  daily  devotion  encouraged, 

LET  sinners  take  their  course, 
And  choose  the  road  to  death; 
But  in  the  worship  of  my  God 
I'll  spend  my  daily  breath.  , 

2  My  thoughts  address  his  throne. 
When  morning  brings  the  light; 

I  seek  his  blessing  every  noon. 
And  pay  my  vows  at  night. 

3  Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 
O  my  eternal  God; 

While  sinners  perish  in  surprise, 
Beneath  thine  angry  rod. 

4  Because  they  dwell  at  ease, 
And  no  sad  changes  feel, 

They  neither  fear  nor  trust  thy  name, 
Nor  learn  to  do  thy  will. 

5  But  I,  with  all  my  cares, 
Will  lean  upon  the  Lord ; 


391,  392 


WORSHIP. 


393,  394,  395 


I'll  cast  my  burdens  on  his  arm, 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 

G   His  arm  shall  well  sustain 
The  children  of  his  love  ; 
The  ground  on  which  their  safety  stands 
No  earthly  power  can  move. 


391 


Psalm  26.   L.  M. 

Blendon,  Islington. 


Self-examination  /  or,  evidences  of  grace. 

JUDGE  me,  O  Lord,  and  prove  my  ways, 
And  try  my  reins,  and  try  my  heart ; 
My  faith  upon  thy  promise  stays. 
Nor  from  thy  law  my  feet  depart. 

2 1  hate  to  walk,  I  hate  to  sit 
With  men  of  vanity  and  lies  ; 
The  scoffer  ^nd  the  hypocrite 
Are  the  abhorrence  of  mine  eyes. 

3  Among  thy  saints  will  I  appear 
With  hands  well  wash'd  in  innocence  ; 
But  when  I  stand  before  thy  bar. 
The  blood  of  Christ  is  my  defence. 

4 1  love  thy  habitation.  Lord, 
The  temple  where  thine  honours  dwell ; 
There  shall  I  hear  thy  holy  word. 
And  there  thy  works  of  wonder  tell. 

5  Let  not  my  soul  be  join'd  at  last 
With  men  of  treachery  and  blood, 
>^)ince  I  my  days  on  earth  have  past 
Among  the  samts,  and  near  my  God. 


392 


FAMILY  WORSHIP. 
Psalm  101.    C.  M. 

Bedford,  London. 


A  psalm  for  a  master  of  a  family. 

|F  justice  and  of  grace  I  sing. 
And  pay  my  God  my  vows ; 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  heavenly  King, 
Teach  me  to  rule  my  house. 

2  Now  to  my  tent,  O  God,  repair. 

And  make  thy  servant  wise  ; 
I'll  suffer  nothing  near  me  there 
That  shall  offend  thine  eyes. 

3  The  man  that  doth  his  neighbour  wrong, 

By  falsehood  or  by  force. 
The  scornful  eye,  the  slanderous  tongue, 
I'll  thrust  them  from  my  doors. 

4  I'll  seek  the  faithful  and  the  just. 

And  will  their  help  enjoy ; 
These  are  the  friends  that  I  shall  trust. 
The  servants  I'll  employ. 

5  The  wretch  that  deals  in  sly  deceit, 

I'll  not  endure  a  night; 
The  liar's  tongue  I'll  ever  hate. 
And  banish  from  my  sight. 


6  I'll  purge  my  family  around, 
And  make  the  wicked  flee ; 
So  shall  my  house  be  ever  found 
A  dwelling  fit  for  thee. 


393 


Psalm  127.   L.  M.  \^ 

Medway,  Nazareth. 

The  blessing  of  God  on  the  business  and  comforts 

of  life. 

F  God  succeed  not,  all  the  cost 
And  pains  to  build  the  house  are  lost ; 
If  God  the  city  will  not  keep, 
The  watchful  guards  as  well  may  sleep. 

2  What  if  you  rise  before  the  sun. 
And  work  and  toil  when  day  is  done. 
Careful  and  sparing  eat  your  bread, 
To  shun  that  poverty  you  dread  ?  — 

3  'Tis  all  in  vain,  till  God  hath  blest ; 
He  can  make  rich,  yet  give  us  rest ; 
Children  and  friends  are  blessings  too, 
If  God,  our  sovereign,  makes  them  so 

4  Happy  the  man  to  whom  he  sends 
Obedient  children,  faithful  friends ! 
How  sweet  our  daily  comforts  prove, 
When  they  are  season'd  with  his  love 


394 


Psalm  127.   C.  M. 

Abridge,  Swanwick. 
Ood  all  in  all. 


IF  God  to  build  the  house  deny. 
The  builders  work  in  vain ; 
And  towns,  without  his  wakeful  eye, 
A  useless  watch  maintain. 

2  Before  the  morning  beams  arise, 

Your  painful  work  renew. 
And,  till  the  stars  ascend  the  skies. 
Your  tiresome  toil  pursue. 

3  Short  be  your  sleep,  and  coarse  your  fare 

In  vain,  till  God  has  blest; 
But  if  his  smiles  attend  your  care, 
You  shall  have  food  and  rest. 

4  Nor  children,  relatives,  nor  friends 

Shall  real  blessings  prove, 
Nor  all  the  earthly  joys  he  sends, 
If  sent  without  his  love. 


Psalm  128.    CM.  ^ 

Irish,  St.  Martin's,  Medfield.  ,J 

Family  blessings. 

HAPPY  man,  whose  soul  is  fiird 
With  zeal  and  reverend  awe! 
His  lips  to  God  their  honours  yield, 
His  life  adorns  the  law. 

2  A  careful  Providence  shall  stand, 
And  ever  guard  thy  head. 
Shall  on  the  labours  of  thy  hand 
Its  kindly  blessings  shed. 

3 Thy  wife  shall  be  a  fruitful  vine; 
Thy  children  round  thy  board. 


396,  397 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


398,  399 


Each  like  a  plant  of  honour  shine, 
And  learn  to  fear  the  Lord. 

4  The  Lord  shall  thy  best  hopes  fulfil 

For  months  and  years  to  come  : 
The  Lord,  Avho  dwells  on  Zion's  hill, 
Shall  send  thee  blessings  home. 

5  This  is  the  man  whose  happy  eyes 

Shall  see  his  house  mcrease, 
Shall  see  the  sinking  church  arise. 
Then  leave  the  world  in  peace. 


Psalm  133.   S.  M.  # 

Haverhill,  Dover,  Watcliman. 

Communion  of  saints;  or,  love  and  loorsTiip  in  a 
family'. 

[LEST  are  the  sons  of  peace, 
'  Whose  hearts  and  hopes  are  one. 
Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  andplease, 
Through  ail  their  actions  run. 

2  Blest  is  the  pious  house, 
Where  zeal  and  friendship  meet ; 

Their  songs  of  praise,  their  mingled  vows 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

3  Thus,  when  on  Aaron's  head 
They  puur'd  the  rich  perfume, 

The  oil  through  all  his  raiment  spread. 
And  pleasure  fill'd  the  room. 

4  Thus  on  the  heavenly  hills 
The  saints  are  blest  above. 

Where  joy  like  morning  dew  distils. 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 


007     Psalm  133.    S.  P.  M.  # 

*  Dalston,  Worship. 

Tlie  blessings  of  friendship 

ITOW  pleasant  'tis  to  see 
^  Kindred  and  friends  agree  I 
Each  in  his  proper  station  move. 
And  each  fulfil  his  part. 
With  sympathizing  heart, 
In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love ! 

2  'Tis  like  the  ointment  shed 
On  Aaron's  sacred  head. 

Divinely  rich,  divinely  sweet ! 
The  oil  through  all  the  room 
Diffus'd  a  choice  perfume. 

Ran  through  his  robes,  and  blest  his  feet. 

3  Like  fruitful  showers  of  rain. 
That  water  all  the  plain, 

Descendinof  from  the  neio-hbourmfir  hills  : 
Such  streams  of  pleasure  roll 
Through  every  friendly  soul. 

Where  love  like  heavenly  dew  distils. 

[Repeat  the  first  stama  if  necessary.1 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Psalm  122.    C.  M.  # 

Dunstan,  Braintree,  Mear. 

Oohig  to  church. 

OW  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 
My  friends  devoutly  say, 
'In  ^ion  let  us  all  appear, 
'And  keep  the  solemn  day  1' 

2  I  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road: 

The  church,  adorn'd  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a  palace,  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face. 

3  Up  to  her  courts,  with  joys  unknown 

The  holy  tribes  repair; 
The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne. 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 

4  He  hears  our  praises  and  complaints 

And,  while  his  awful  ^ice 
Divides  the  sinners  from  the  saints. 
We  tremble,  and  rejoice. 

5  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 

And  joy  a  constant  guest : 
With  holy  gifts  and  heavenJy  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blest. 

6  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still. 

While  life  or  breath  remains ; 
There  my  best  friends,  my  kindred  dwell, 
There  God  my  Saviour  reigns. 

QQQ      Psalm  122.   S.  P.  M.  # 

Dalston,  Worship. 
The  same. 

OW  pleas'd  and  blest  was  I, 
To  hear  the  people  cry,  • 
'Come,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day!' 
Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal. 
We  haste  to  Zion's  hill. 
And  there  our  vows  and  honours  pay 

2  Zion,  thrice  happy  place, 
Adorn'd  with  wondrous  grace. 

And  walls  of  strength  embrace  thee  round 
In  thee  our  tribes  appear. 
To  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear 

The  sacred  gospel's  joyful  sound. 

3  There  David's  greater  Son 

Has  fix'd  his  royal  throne  ;  * 
He  sits  for  grace  and  judgment  there 
He  bids  the  saint  be  glad. 
He  makes  the  sinner  sad. 
And  humble  souls  rejoice  with  fear 

4  May  peace  attend  thy  gate. 
And  joy  within  thee  wait. 

To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest: 
The  man  that  seeks  thy  peace. 
And  wishes  thine  increase, 

A  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest  I 


400,  401,  402 


WORSHIP 


403,  404 


5   My  tongue  repeats  her  vows, 
'  Peace  to  this  sacred  house  ! 

*  For  here  my  friends  and  kindred  dwell :' 
And  since  my  glorious  God 
Makes  thee  his  blest  abode. 
My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well. 

[Repeat  the  fourth  stanza  if  necessary.'] 

A  00  PsALM  134.     C.  M.  # 

^\J\J  Christmas,  Irisli,  York, 

Daily  and  nightly  devotion. 

YE,  that  obey  the  immortal  King, 
Attend  his  holy  place  ; 
Bow  to  the  glories  of  his  power, 
And  bless  his  wondrous  grace. 

2  Lift  up  your  hands  by  morning  light. 

And  send  your  souls  on  hi^i : 
Raise  your  admiring  thoughts  by  night 
Above  the  starry  sky. 

3  The  God  o?  Zion  cheers  our  hearts 

With  rays  of  quickening  grace  ; 
The  God  that  spreads  the  heavens  abroad, 
And  rules  the  swelling  seas. 

Hymn  108.   B.  2.   C.  M. 

Conway,  Rochester. 
jSccess  to  the  throne  of  grace  by  a  Mediator. 

COME,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 
Up  to  the  courts  above. 
And  smile  to  see  our  Father  there 
Upon  a  throne  of  love. 

2  Once  'twas  a  seat  of  dreadful  wrath. 

And  shot  devouring  flame ; 
Our  God  appear'd  consuming  fire. 
And  vengeance  was  his  name. 

3  Rich  were  the  drops  of  Jesus'  blood. 

That  calm'd  his  frowning  face  ; 
That  sprinkled  o'er  the  burning  throne, 
And  turn'd  the  wrath  to  grace ! 

4  Now  we  may  bow  before  his  feet, 

And  venture  near  the  Lord; 
No  fiery  cherub  guards  his  seat, 
Nor  double-flaming  sword. 

5  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bliss 

Are  open'd  by  the  Son ; 
High  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise. 
And  reach  th'  Almighty  throne. 

6  To  thee  ten  thousand  thanks  we  bring. 

Great  Advocate  on  high; 
And  glory  to  the  eternal  King, 
That  lays  his  fury  by. 

402  Psalm  84.  1st  Part.  L.  M.  ^ 

Tallis'  Evening  Hymn,  Portugal. 
The  pleasures  of  public  worship. 

|1T0W  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 

O  Lord  of  Hosts,  thy  dwellings  are ! 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints 
To  meet  the  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 


2  My  flesh  would  rest  in  thine  abode  ! 
My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  God  ; 
My  God,  my  King,  why  should  I  be 
So  far  from  all  my  joys  and  thee  ? 

3  The  sparrow  chooses  where  to  rest. 
And  for  her  young  provides  her  nest ; 
But  will  my  God  to  sparrows  grant 
That  pleasure  which  his  children  want  ? 

4  Blest  are  the  saints,  who  sit  on  high, 
Around  thy  throne  of  majesty  ; 
Thy  brightest  glories  shine  above, 
And  all  their  work  is  praise  and  love. 

5  Blest  are  the  souls  that  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace  ; 
There  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  thy  face,  and  learn  thy  praise. 

6  Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate  ; 

God  is  their  strength ;  and  through  the 
road 

They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 
7Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length. 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear. 
And  join  m  nobler  worship  there. 


AO^  Psalm  84.  2d  Part.  L.  M. 

Eaton,  EUenthorpe. 


God  and  his  church  ;  or,  grace  and  glory. 

GREAT  God,  attend, while  Zion  sings 
The  joy,  that  from  thy  presence 
springs: 

To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  thy  house,  O  God  of  grace. 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  door. 

3  God  is  our  sun,  he  makes  our  day  : 
God  is  our  shield,  he  guards  our  way 
From  all  the  assaults  of  hell  and  sm, 
From  foes  without,  and  foes  within. 

4  All  needful  grace  wi]l  God  bestow, 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too  ! 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

5  O  God,  our  King, whose  sovereign  sway 
The  glorious  hosts  of  heaven  obey  ; 
And  devils  at  thy  presence  flee  ; 
Blest  is  the  man  that  trusts  in  thee. 


404 


Psalm  84.   C.  M.  ^ 

Brattle-Street,  Parma 

Delight  in  ordinances  of  worship :  or,  Ood  present 
in  his  churches. 

soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place 
ifj.  To  which  thy  God  resort,s! 


405 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


406,  407 


'Tis  heaven  to  see  his  smiling  face, 

Though  in  his  earthly  courts. 
2  There  the  great  Monarch  of  the  skies 

His  saving  power  displays  ; 
And  light  breaks  m  upon  our  eyes 

With  kind  and  quickening  rays. 
With  his  rich  gifts,  the  heavenly  Dove 

Descends  and  fills  the  place. 
While  Christ  reveals  his  wondrous  love, 

And  sheds  abroad  his  grace. 

4  There,  mighty  God,  thy  words  declare 

The  secrets  of  thy  will ; 
And  still  we  seek  thy  mercy  there, 
And  sing  thy  praises  still. 
Pause. 

5  My  heart  and  flesh  cry  out  for  thee, 

While  far  from  thine  abode : 
When  shall  1  tread  thy  courts,  and  see 
My  Saviour  and  my  God  ? 

6  The  sparrow  builds  herself  a  nest. 

And  suifers  no  remove  ; 
O  make  me,  like  the  sparrow,  blest. 
To  dwell  but  where  I  love. 

7  To  sit  one  day  beneath  thine  eye, 

And  hear  thy  gracious  voice, 
Exceeds  a  whole  eternity 
Employed  in  carnal  joys. 

8  Lord,  at  thy  threshold  I  would  wait. 

While  Jesus  is  within. 
Rather  than  fill  a  throne  of  state, 
Or  live  in  tents  of  sin. 

9  Could  I  command  the  spacious  land. 

And  the  more  boundless  sea. 
For  one  blest  hour  at  thy  right  hand 
I'd  give  them  both  aAvay. 


A 01%        Psalm  84.   H.  M. 

Bethesda,  St.  Philip. 
Longing  for  the  house  of  God. 

LORD  of  the  worlds  above, 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love. 
Thine  earthly  temples  are ! 


To  thine  abode 


With  warm  desires 


My  heart  aspires,     To  see  my  God. 

2   The  sparrow  for  ner  young 
With  pleasure  seeks  a  nest, 
And  wandering  swallows  long 
To  find  their  wonted  rest : 


My  spirit  faints. 
With  equal  zeal, 


To  rise  and  dwell 
Among  thy  saints. 

3   O  happy  souls  that  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear; 
O  happy  men  that  pay 
Their  constant  service  there ! 
They  praise  thee  still ;   That  love  the  way 
And  happy  they  To  Zion's  hill  ! 


They  go  from  strength  to  strength. 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length. 
Till  each  m  heaven  appears : 


Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willin«r  feet ! 


O  glorious  seat, 
When  God  our  King 

Pause. 

)    To  spend  one  sacred  day 
Where  God  and  saints  abide, 
Affords  diviner  joy 
Than  thousand  days  beside : 


Where  God  resorts, 
I  love  it  more 


To  keep  the  door, 
Than  shine  in  courts 


He  shall  bestow 
On  Jacob's  race 


6  God  is  our  sun  and  shield. 
Our  light  and  our  defence : 
With  gifts  his  hands  are  fill'd, 
We  draw  our  blessings  thence :  ' 

Peculiar  grace, 
And  glory  too. 

7  The  Lord  his  people  loves ; 
His  hand  no  good  withholds 
From  those  his  heart  approves, 
From  pure  and  pious  souls : 

Thrice  happy  he,  Whose  spirit  trusts 
O  God  of  Hosts,     Alone  in  thee  ! 

AOfl    Hymn  123,   B.  2,   L.  M.  ^ 

Shoel,  Sharon. 
The  benefit  of  public  ordinances. 

A  WAY  from  every  mortal  care, 
-^"^  Away  from  earth,  our  souls  retreat 
We  leave  this  worthless  world  afar. 
And  wait  and  worship  near  thy  seat. 

2  Lord,  in  the  temple  of  thy  grace 
We  see  thy  feet,  and  we  adore  ; 
We  gaze  upon  thy  lovely  face. 
And  learn  the  wonders  of  thy  power. 

3  While  here  our  various  wants  we  mourn, 
United  groans  ascend  on  high  ; 

And  prayers  produce  a  quick  return 
Of  blessmgs  in  variety. 

4  [If  Satan  rage,  and  sin  grow  strong. 
Here  we  receive  some  cheering  word  ; 
We  gird  the  gospel  armour  on, 

To  fight  the  battles  of  the  Lord. 

5  Or  if  our  spirit  faints  and  dies, 

(Our  conscience  gall'd  with  inward  stings^ 
Here  doth  the  righteous  Sun  arise, 
With  healing  beams  beneath  his  wings.] 

6  Father !  my  soul  would  still  abide 
Within  thy  temple,  near  thy  side  ; 
But  if  my  feet  must  hence  depart. 
Still  keep  thy  dwelling  in  my  heart. 

Afinf  Psalm  27.  1st  Part.    C.  M.  # 

*  Arundel,  Patmos. 
  The  church  is  our  delight  and  safety. 

nn HE  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, 
And  my  salvation  too  • 


408,  409 


WORSHIP. 


410,  4U  ^ 


God  is  my  strength,  nor  will  1  fear 
What  all  my  foes  can  do. 

2  One  privilege  my  heart  desires : 

O !  grant  me  an  abode 
Among  the  churches  of  thy  saints, 
The  temples  of  my  God. 

3  There  shall  I  offer  my  requests, 

And  see  thy  beauty  still ; 
Shall  hear  thy  messages  of  love, 
And  there  inquire  thy  will. 

4  When  troubles  rise,  and  storms  appear. 

There  may  his  children  hide  ; 
God  has  a  strong  pavilion  where 
He  makes  my  soul  abide. 

5  Now  shall  my  head  be  lifted  high 

Above  my  foes  aiound; 
And  songs  of  joy  and  victory 
Within  thy  temple  sound. 

40Q  Psalm  27.  2d  Part.   C.  M.  # 

^  Abridge,  Christinas. 

Prayer  and  hope. 

OON  as  I  heard  my  Father  say, 
'  Ye  children,  seek  my  grace 
My  heart  reply'd,  without  delay, 
'  I'll  seek  my  Father's  face.' 

Let  not  thy  face  be  hid  from  me. 
Nor  frown  my  soul  away ; 

God  of  my  life,  I  fly  to  thee 
In  a  distressing  day. 

3  Should  friends  and  kindred,  near  and 

Leave  me  to  want  or  die,  [dear. 
My  God  would  make  my  life  his  care. 
And  all  my  need  supply. 

4  My  fainting  flesh  had  died  with  grief. 

Had  not  my  soul  believed 
To  see  thy  grace  provide  relief ; 
Nor  was  my.  hope  deceived. 

5  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trembling  saints, 

And  keep  your  courage  up ; 
He'll  raise  your  spirit  wnen  it  faints. 
And  far  exceed  your  hope. 


409 


Psalm  65.  1st  Part.   C.  M.  # 

Devizes,  Christmas. 
j1  prayer-hearingr  Ood,  and  the  Gentiles  called. 

PRAISE  waits  in  Zion,  Lord,  for  thee  ; 
There  shall  our  vows  be  paid : 
Thou  hast  an  ear  when  sinners  pray  ; 
All  flesh  snail  seek  thine  aid. 

2  Lord,  our  iniquities  prevail, 

But  pardoning  grace  is  thine  ; 
And  thou  wilt  grant  us  power  and  skill 
To  conquer  every  sin. 

3  Blest  are  the  men  whom  thou  wilt  choose 

To  bring  them  near  thy  face  ; 
Give  them  a  dwelling  in  thine  house. 
To  feast  upon  thy  grace. 


4  In  answering  what  thy  church  requests, 

Thy  truth  and  terror  shine. 
And  works  of  dreadful  righteousness  ^ 
Fulfil  thy  kind  design.  ' 

5  Thus  shall  the  wondering  nations  see 

The  Lord  is  good  and  just : 
And  distant  islands  fly  to  thee. 
And  make  thy  name  their  trust. 

6  They  dread  thy  glittering  tokens.  Lord, 

When  signs  in  heaven  appear ; 
But  they  shall  learn  thy  holy  word, 
And  love,  as  well  as  fear. 

0  Psalm 65.  1st  Part.  L. M.  ^ or# 

Roth  well,  Luton,  Sharon. 
JPiiblic  prayer  and  praise. 

THE  praise  of  Zion  waits  for  thee. 
My  God ;  and  praise  becomes  thy 
house : 

There  shall  thy  saints  thy  glory  see. 
And  there  perform  their  public  vows. 

2  O  thou,  whose  mercy  bends  the  skies. 
To  save,  when  humble  sinners  pray. 
All  lands  to  thee  shall  lift  their  eyes. 
And  islands  of  the  northern  sea. 

3  Against  my  will  my  sins  prevail. 

But  grace  shall  purge  away  their  stain ; 
The  T)lood  of  Christ  will  never  fail 
To  wash  my  garments  white  again. 

4  Blest  is  the  man  whom  thou  shalt  choose, 
And  give  him  kind  access  to  thee  ; 
Give  him  a  place  within  thy  house, 
To  taste  thy  love  divinely  free. 

Pause. 

5  Let  Babel  fear  when  Zion  prays  ; 
Babel,  prepare  for  long  distress, 
When  Zion's  God  himself  arrays 
In  terror  and  in  righteousness. 

6  With  dreadful  glory,  God  fulfils 
What  his  afflicted  saints  request ; 
And  with  almighty  wrath  reveals 
His  love,  to  Q-ive  his  churches  rest. 

7  Then  shall  the  flocking  nations  run 
To  Zion's  hill,  and  own  their  Lord  ; 
The  rising  and  the  setting  sun 
Shall  see  the  Saviour's  name  adored. 

41 -1  Psalm  116.  2d  Part.  CM.  bor# 

St.  Martin's,  Clarendon. 

Vows^  made  in  trouble,  paid  in  the  church  ,*  or,  pub- 
lic thanks  for  pHvatc  deliverance. 

"T/^HAT  shall  I  render  to  my  God 
For  all  his  kindness  shown? 
My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode. 
My  songs  address  thy  throne. 

2  Among  the  saints  that  fill  thine  house 
My  offerings  shall  be  paid; 


m,  413 


LORD'S  DAY 


414,  415 


There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

3  How  much  is  mercy  thy  delight, 

Thou  ever  blessed  God ! 
How  dear  thy  servants  in  thy  sight ! 
How  precious  is  their  blood ! 

4  How  happy  all  thy  servants  are  ! 

How  great  thy  grace  to  me !  • 
My  life,  which  thou  hast  made  thy  care, 
Lord,  I  devote  to  thee. 

5  Now  I  am  thine,  forever  thine, 

Nor  shall  my  purpose  move ; 
Thy  hand  hath  loos'd  my  bonds  of  pain. 
And  bound  me  with  thy  love. 

^Here  in  thy  courts  I  leave  my  vow. 
And  thy  rich  grace  record ; 
Witness,  ye  saints,  who  hear  me  now, 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 


412 


Hymn  145.   B.  2.   C.  M.  ^ 

Medfield,  Christmas. 
Sia-ht  tJirough  a  glass,  and  face  to  face. 

I LOVE  the  windows  of  thy  grace. 
Through  which  my  Lord  is  seen ; 
And  long  to  meet  my  Saviour's  face, 
Without  a  glass  between. 

2  O  that  the  happy  hour  were  come, 

To  change  my  faith  to  sight; 
I  shall  behold  my  Lord  at  home 
In  a  diviner  light. 

3  Haste,  my  Beloved,  and  remove 

These  interposing  days ! 
Then  shall  my  passions  all  be  love, 
And  all  my  powers  be  praise. 


LORD'S  DAY. 


413 


Psalm  5.    C.  M. 

Arundel,  Christmas. 
For  the  LordPs  day  morning. 

LORD,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
My  voice  ascending  high ; 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye : 

2  Up  to  the  hills,  where  Christ  is  gone, 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 
Presenting  at  his  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  TJiou  art  a  God,  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand ; 
Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 
Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

4  jffut  to  thy  house  will  I  resort, 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there ; 
I  will  frequent  thine  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5  0  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness  ! 


Make  every  path  of  duty  straight 
And  plain  before  my  face. 
Pause. 

6  My  watchful  enemies  combine 

To  tempt  my  feet  astray  ; 
They  flatter  with  a  base  design 
To  make  my  soul  their  prey. 

7  Lord,  crush  the  serpent  in  the  dust, 

And  all  his  plots  destroy  ; 
While  those,  that  in  thy  mercy  trust, 
Forever  shout  for  joy. 

8  The  men,  that  love  and  fear  thy  name, 

Shall  see  their  hopes  fulfill'd  ; 
The  mighty  God  will  compass  them 
With  favour  as  a  shield. 


A\A  Psalm  19.  1st  Part.  S.  M.  ^ 

Dover,  Westminster,  St.  Thomas. 

The  hooks  of  nature  and  Scripture. 
For  a  Lord's  day  mor^ilng. 

BEHOLD  the  lofty  sky 
Declares  its  Maker,  God ; 
And  all  his  starry  works  on  high 
Proclaim  his  power  abroad. 

2  The  darkness  and  the  light 
Still  keep  their  course  the  same  ; 

While  night  to  day,  and  day  to  night 
Divinely  teach  his  name. 

3  In  every  different  land 
Their  general  voice  is  known; 

They  show  the  w^onders  of  his  Tiand, 
And  orders  of  his  throne. 

4  Ye  Christian  lands,  rejoice  ! 
Here  he  reveals  his  word ; 

We  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice 
To  bid  us  know  the  Lord. 

5  His  statutes  and  commands 
Are  set  before  our  eyes ; 

He  puts  his  gospel  in  our  hands, 
Where  our  salvation  lies. 

6  His  laws  are  just  and  pure ; 
His  truth  without  deceit; 

His  promises  forever  sure. 
And  his  rewards  are  great 

7  [Not  honey  to  the  taste 
Affords  so  much  delight; 

Nor  gold  that  has  the  furnace  pass'd 
So  much  allures  the  sight. 

8  While  of  thy  works  I  sing, 
Thy  glory  to  proclaim, 

Accept  the  praise,  my  God,  my  King, 
In  my  Redeemer's  name.] 


X  Psalm  19.  2d  Part.    S.  M. 

Dover,  Watchman,  Calmar. 
God's  word  most  excellent ;  or,  sincerity  and  watch/ulneaa. 
For  a  Lord's  day  morning-. 

BEHOLD  the  morning  sun 
Begins  his  glorious  way ' 


416 


WORSHIP. 


417,  41cl 


His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes, 
It  spreads  diviner  light ; 

It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

3  How  perfect  is  thy  word ! 
And  all  thy  judgments  just; 

Forever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord, 
And  men  securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 
Are  thy  directions  given  1 

O  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 
But  find  the  path  to  heaven. 
Pause. 

5  I  hear  thy  word  with  love, 
And  I  would  fain  obey  ; 

Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above, 
To  guide  me,  lest  I  stray. 

6  O  who  can  ever  find 
The  errors  of  his  ways  ? 

Yet  v/ith  a  bold  presumptuous  mind 
I  would  not  dare  transgress. 

7  Warn  me  of  every  sin  ; 
Formve  my  secret  faults, 

And  cleanse  this  guilty  soul  of  mine, 
Whose  crimes  exceed  my  thoughts. 

8  While  with  my  heart  and  tongue 
I  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

Accept  the  worship  and  the  song, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 


Psalm  63.  1st  Part.  C.  M.  ^ 

Parma,  Arundel,  Laiiesboro'. 

The  mormng  of  a  Lord^s  day. 

EARLY,  my  God,  without  delay, 
I   T  haste  to  seek  thy  face : 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away. 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand. 

Beneath  a  burning  sky. 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand, 
And  they  must  drink,  or  die. 

3  I've  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  power 

Through  all  thy  temple  shine ; 
My  God,  repeat  that  heavenly  hour. 
That  vision  so  divine ! 

4  Not  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast 

Can  please  my  soul  so  well. 
As  when  thy  richer  grace  I  taste, 
And  in  thy  presence  dwell. 

5  Not  life  itself,  with  all  her  joys, 

Can  my  best  passions  move. 
Or  r  iise  so  hi^h  my  cheerful  voice, 
A  3  thy  forsfiving  love 


6  Thus  till  my  last  expiring  day, 
Fil  bless  my  God  and  King ; 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 

Psalm  63.   L.  M. 
Slade,  W^ard. 

Longing  after  Ood ;  or,  the  love  of  God  better  than 

life. 

I^^REAT  God,  indulge  my  humble 
^  claim ; 


Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy  my  rest ; 
The  glories  that  compose  thy  name 
Stand  all  engaged  to  make  me  blest. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise, 
Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God  ; 
And  I  am  thine  by  sacred  ties  ; 

Thy  son,  thy  servant  bought  with  bl(K)d. 

3  With  heart,  and  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 
For  thee  I  lon^,  to  thee  I  look ; 

As  travellers,  in  thirsty  lands. 
Pant  for  the  cooling  water-brook. 

4  With  early  feet  I  love  to  appear 
Among  thy  saints,  and  seek  thy  face  ; 
Oft  have  I  seen  thy  glory  there. 

And  felt  the  poAver  of  sovereign  grace. 

5  Not  fruits  nor  wines  that  tempt  our  taste, 
Nor  all  the  joys  our  senses  know, 
Could  make  me  so  divinely  blest. 

Or  raise  my  cheerful  passions  so. 

6  My  life  itself,  without  thy  love. 
No  taste  of  pleasure  could  afford  ; 
'Twould  but  a  tiresome  burden  prove, 
If  I  were  banish'd  from  the  Lord. 

7  Amidst  the  wakeful  hours  of  night. 
When  busy  cares  afflict  my  head, 
One  thought  of  thee  gives  new  delight^ 
And  adds  refreshment  to  my  bed. 

8  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice, 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise  ; 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice 
And  spend  the  remnant  of  my  days. 

418 


Psalm  63.   S.  M. 

Olmutz,  Haverhill. 
Seeking  OQd. 


'l/CY  God,  permit  my  tongue 

This  joy,  to  call  thee  mine  j 
And  let  my  early  cries  prevail 
To  taste  thy  love  divine. 

2  My  thirsty,  fainting  soul 
Tny  mercy  does  implore ; 

Not  travellers  in  desert  lands 
Can  pant  for  water  more. 

3  Within  thy  churches.  Lord, 
I  long  to  find  my  place  ; 

Thy  power  and  glory  to  behold, 
And  feel  thy  quickonin.g  grace 


419,  420 


LORD'S  DAY. 


421,  422 


4  For  life  without  thy  love 
No  relish  can  afford ; 

No  joy  can  be  compared  to  this. 
To  serve  and  please  the  Lord. 

5  To  thee  I'll  lift  my  hands, 
x\nd  praise  thee  while  I  live  : 

Not  the  rich  dainties  of  a  feast 
Such  food  or  pleasure  give. 

^)    In  wakeful  hours  of  night, 

I  call  my  God  to  mind*; 
I  think  how  wise  thy  counsels  are. 
And  all  thy  dealings  kind. 

/    Since  thou  hast  been  my  help. 

To  thee  my  spirit  flies, 
And  on  thy  watchful  providence 
My  cheerful  hope  relies. 

8    The  shadow  of  thy  wings 
My  soul  in  safety  keeps ; 
1  foDow  where  my  Father  leads, 
And  he  supports  my  steps. 


419 


flYMN  14.   B.  2.   S.  M.  *F 

Silver-Street,  Watchman,  Lisbon. 
The  Lord's  day  j  o?*,  delight  in  ordinances 

ELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
That  saw  the  Lord  arise  ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes ! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 
And  feasts  his  saints  to-day ; 

Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here,  ' 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 
Where  my  dear  God  hath  been, 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this ; 

And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

A^f\  Psalm  92.  1st  Part.  L.  M. 

Slade,  Effingham. 
A  psalm  for  the  Lord^s  day, 

8WEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks  and 
sing. 

To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light. 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest,  ' 

No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast ; 
O  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found. 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound  ! 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word  ; 
Thy  worksof  grace,  how  brijrht  they  shine  ! 
How  deep  thy  counsels  !  how  divine  ! 


4  Fools  never  raise  their  thoughts  so  hi^h; 
Like  brutes  they  live,  like  brutes  they  die  ; 
Like  grass  they  flourish,  till  thy  breath 
Blast  them  in  everlasting  death. 

5  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part. 
When  grace  hath  well  refin'd  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

6  Sin  (my  worst  enemy  before) 

Shall  vex  my  eyes  and  ears  no  more  ; 
My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain. 
Nor  Satan  break  my  peace  again. 

7  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wish'd  below  ; 

And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

Hymn  72.   B.  2.    C.  M.  # 

Irish,  Mear,  Archdale. 
The  Lord''s  day;  or,  the  resurrection  of  Christ. 

LEST  morning,  whose  young  dawn- 
ing rays 
Beheld  our  rising  God  ; 
That  saw  him  triumph  o'er  the  dust, 
And  leave  his  dark  abode  ! 

2  In  the  cold  prison  of  a  tomb 

The  dead  Redeemer  lay. 
Till  the  revolving  skies  had  brougnt 
The  third,  th'  appointed  day. 

3  Hell  and  the  grave  unite  their  force 

To  hold  our  God  in  vain ; 
The  sleeping  Conqueror  arose, 
And  burst  their  feeble  chain. 

4  To  thy  great  name.  Almighty  Lord, 

These  sacred  hours  we  pay ; 
And  loud  hosannas  shall  proclaim 
The  triumph  of  the  day. 

5  [Salvation  and  immortal  praise 

To  our  victorious  King ; 
Let  heaven,  and  earth,  and  rocks,  and 
With  glad  hosannas  ring.]  [seas, 

422  Psalm  118.  4th  Part.  C.  M. 

'^/W^        Braintree,  York,  Marlovv. 

Hosanna ;  the  Lord's  day ;  or,  ChrisVs  resurrection 
and  our  salvation. 

rilHIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 

He  calls  the  hours  his  own; 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad. 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  he  rose,  and  left  the  dead. 

And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumphs  spread, 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  th'  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son : 
Help  us,  O  Lord ;  descend  and  bring 
Salvation  ^rom  thy  throne 


423,  424 


WORSHIP. 


425,  426 


4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace  ; 
Who  comes  in  God  his  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise  ; 
The  highest  heavens,  in  which  he  reigns. 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 


490        Psalm  nS.    S.  M.  # 

^^^-^  Southfield,  Dover. 

Aa  hosanna  for  the  LcriTs  day ;  o?-,  a  new  song  of 
salvation  by  Christ. 

EE  what  a  living  stone 
The  builders  did  refuse ; 
Yet  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon. 
In  spite  of  envious  Jews. 

2  The  scribe  and  angry  priest 
Reject  thine  only  Son ; 

Yet  on  this  rock  shall  Zion  rest, 
As  the  chief  corner-stone. 

3  The  work,  O  Lord,  is  thine. 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes ; 

This  day  declares  it  all  divine, 
This  day  did  Jesus  rise. 

4  This  is  the  glorious  day 

•    That  our  Redeemer  made  ] 
Let  us  rejoice,  and  sing,  and  pray, 
Let  all  the  church  be  glad. 

5  Hosanna  to  the  King 
Of  David's  royal  blood  ; 

Bless  him,  ye  saints ;  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  from  your  God. 

6  We  bless  thine  holy  word. 
Which  all  this  grace  displays ; 

And  offer  on  thine  altar.  Lord, 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

424        Psalm  118.   L.  M.  ^ 

Nantwich,  Old  Hundred. 
The  same. 

LO  !  what  a  glorious  corner-stone 
The  Jewish  builders  did  refuse  ; 
But  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon. 
In  spite  of  envy,  and  the  Jews. 

2  Great  God  !  the  work  is  all  divine. 
The  joy  and  wonder  of  our  eyes  ; 
This  is  the  day  that  proves  it  thine. 
The  day  that  saw  our  Saviour  rise. 

3  Sinners,  rejoice,  and  saints,  be  glad  ; 
Hosanna,  let  his  name  be  blest ; 

A  thousand  honours  on  his  head, 
With  peace,  and  light,  and  glory  rest ! 

4  In  God's  own  name  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  to  our  dying  race  ; 

Let  the  whole  church  address  their  King 
With  hearts  of  joy,  and  songs  of  praise. 


425 


BEFORE  PRAYER. 
Psalm  95.    C.  M. 

Rochester,  Patmos. 
j3  psalm  before  prayer. 


^ING  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name, 
^  And  in  his  strength  rejoice  ; 
When  his  salvation  is  our  theme, 
Exalted  be  our  voice. 

2  W^ith  thanks  approach  his  awful  sight, 

And  psalms  of  honour  sing  ; 
The  Lord's  a  God  of  boundless  might, 
The  whole  creation's  King. 

3  Let  princes  hear,  let  angels  know 

How  mean  their  natures  seem, 
Those  gods  on  high,  and  gods  below, 
When  once  compared  with  him. 

4  Earth,  with  its  caverns,  dark  and  deep. 

Lies  in  his  spacious  hand ; 
He  fix'd  the  seas  what  bounds  to  keep, 
And  where  the  hills  must  stand.  A 

5  Come,  and  with  humble  souls  adore  ; 

Come,  kneel  before  his  face ; 
O  may  the  creatures  of  his  power 
Be  children  of  his  o^race ! 

6  Now  is  the  time :  he  bends  iXi^  ear, 

And  waits  for  your  request; 
Come,  lest  he  rouse  his  wrath,  and  swear 
'  Ye  shall  not  see  my  rest.' 

BEFORE  SERMON. 
A\>f\         Psalm  95.    S.  M. 

^^\J  Silver-Street,  Dover. 

jS  psalm  before  sermon. 

COME,  sound  his  praise  abroad. 
And  hymns  of  glory  sing ; 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

2  He  form'd  the  deeps  unknown ; 
He  gave  the  seas  their  bound; 

The  watery  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground.  • 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne. 
Come,  bow  before  the  Lord : 

We  are  his  works,  and  not  our  own, 
He  form'd  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice. 
Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod ; 

Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 

5  But  if  your  ears  refuse 
The  language  of  his  grice, 

And  hearts  grow  hard,  like  stubborn  Jews 
That  unbelieving  race ; 

6  The  Lord,  in  vengeance  drest, 
Will  lift  his  hand,  and  swear, 

'  Ye  that  despised  my  promised  rest 
*  Shall  have  no  portion  there ' 


427,  428 


THE  WORLD. 


429,  430,  431 


427 


Psalm  95.   L.  M.  ^ 

Luton,  Upton,  Castle-Street. 

Canaan  lost  throvgh  unbelief:  or,  a  warning  to 
dclciyirtg  sinners. 

COME,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise 
A  sacred  song  of  solemn  praise : 
God  is  a  sovereign  King  ;  rehearse 
His  honours  in  exalted  verse. 

2  Come,  let  our  souls  address  the  Lord, 
Who  framed  our  natures  with  his  word : 
He  is  our  Shepherd ;  we  the  sheep 
His  mercy  chose,  his  pastures  keep. 

3  Come,  let  us  hear  his  voice  to-day, 
The  counsels  of  his  love  obey  ; 
Nor  let  our  harden'd  hearts  renew 
The  sins  and  plagues  that  Israel  knew. 

4  Israel,  that  saw  his  works  of  grace, 
Tempted  their  Maker  to  his  face  ; 
A  faithless,  unbelieving  brood. 
That  tired  the  patience  of  their  God. 

5  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  '  How  false  they 

prove ! 

*  Forget  my  power  ;  abuse  my  love : 

*  Since  they  despise  my  rest,  I  swear 

*  Their  feet  shall  never  enter  there.' 

6  [Look  back,  my  soul,  with  holy  dread. 
And  view  those  ancient  rebels  dead ; 
Attend  the  ofFer'd  grace  to-day  • 

Nor  lose  the  blessing  by  delay. 

7  Seize  the  kind  promise,  while  it  waits, 
And  march  to  Zion's  heavenly  gates : 
Believe,  and  take  the  promised  rest, 
Obey,  and  be  forever  blest.] 

A9Q    Hymn  165.    B.  2.    C.  M.  b 

Barby,  Bedford,  Dedham. 
UnfruHf Illness,  ignorance,  and  unsanctijied  affections. 

ONG  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound 
^  Of  thy  salvation.  Lord; 
Lut  still  how  weak  my  faith  is  found. 
And  knowledge  of  thy  word. 

2  Oft  I  frequent  thy  ho^y  place. 

And  hear  almost  in  vain: 
How  small  a  portion  of  thy  grace 
My  memory  can  retain ! 

3  [My  dear  Almighty,  and  my  God, 

How  little  art  thou  known 
By  all  the  judgments  of  thy  rod. 
And  blessings  of  thy  throne  !] 

4  [How  cold  and  feeble  is  my  love ! 

How  negligent  my  fear ! 
How  low  my  hope  of  joys  above ! 
How  few  affections  there  !] 

5  Great  God  !  thy  sovereign  power  impart, 

To  give  thy  word  success ! 
Write  thy  salvation  in  my  heart. 
And  make  me  learn  thy  grace. 
12^ 


6  [Show  my  forgetful  feet  the  way 
That  leads  to  joys  on  high ; 
There  knowledge  grows  without  decay 
And  love  shall  never  die.] 


AFTER  SERMON. 


29 


Psalm  150.    C.  M. 

Christmas,  Waters. 
ji  song  of  praise. 
N  God's  own  house  pronounce  his  praise ; 

His  grace  he  there  reveals ! 
To  heaven  your  joy  and  wonder  raise, 
For  there  his  glory  dwells. 

2  Let  all  your  sacred  passions  move. 

While  you  rehearse  his  deeds : 
But  the  great  work  of  saving  love 
Your  highest  praise  exceeds. 

3  All  that  have  motion,  life  and  breath, 

Proclaim  your  Maker  blest ; 
Yet  when  my  voice  expires  in  death, 
My  soul  shall  praise  him  best. 

Hymn  135.   B.  1.   L.  M.  # 

Biendon,  Winchester. 
The  love  of  Christ  shed  abroad  in  the  heart. 
OME,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell 
^  By  faith  and  love  in  every  breast ; 
Then  shall  we  know  and  taste  and  feel 
The  joys  that  cannot  be  express'd. 

2  Come,  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength, 
Make  our  enlarged  souls  possess 
And  learn  the  height,  and  breadth,  and 

length 

Of  thine  unmeasurable  grace. 

3  Now  to  the  God,  whose  power  can  do 
More  than  our  thoughts  or  wishes  know, 
Be  everlasting  honours  done 

By  all  the  church,  through  Christ  his  Son 


THE  WORLD. 
Hymn  101.   B.  2.   C.  M. 

Irisii,  Litchfield. 


T7ie  world's  three  chief  temptations. 

"1^7  HEN  in  the  light  of  faith  divine 
^  ^    We  look  on  things  below, 
Horour,  and  gold,  and  sensual  joy, 
How  vain  and  dangerous  too  ! 

2  [Honour's  a  puff  of  noisy  breath  ; 

Yet  men  expose  their  blood, 
And  venture  everlasting  death. 
To  gain  that  airy  good. 

3  While  others  starve  the  nobler  mind. 

And  feed  on  shining  dust, 
They  rob  the  serpent  of  his  food, 
T^  indulge  a  sordid  lust.] 


432,  433  THE  JEWISH  CHURCH :  or  434,  435,  43G 


4  The  pleasures  that  allure  our  sense 

Are  dangerous  snares  to  souls  ; 
There's  but  a  drop  of  flattering  sweet, 
And  dash'd  with  bitter  bowls. 

5  God  is  mine  all-sufficient  good. 

My  portion  and  my  choice  ; 
In  him  my  vast  desires  are  fill'd, 
And  all  my  powers  rejoice. 

(Jin  vain  the  world  accosts  mine  ear. 
And  tempts  my  heart  anew ; 
I  cannot  buy  your  bliss  so  dear, 
Nor  part  with  heaven  for  you. 


432 


Hymn  146.   B.  2.   L.  M.  b 

Old  Hundred,  Hebron. 
The  vanity  of  creatures ;  or,  no  rest  on'  earth. 

AN  has  a  soul  of  vast  desires  ; 
He  burns  within  with  restless  fires  ! 
Toss'd  to  and  fro,  his  passions  fly 
From  vanity  to  vanity. 

2  In  vain  on  earth  we  hope  to  find 
Some  solid  good  to  fill  the  mind  ; 
We  try  new  pleasures — but  we  feel 
The  inward  thirst  and  torment  still. 

3  So  when  a  raging  fever  burns. 
We  shift  from  side  to  side  by  turns ; 
And  'tis  a  poor  relief  we  gain. 

To  change  the  place,  but  keep  the  pain. 

4  Great  God !  subdue  this  vicious  thirst. 
This  love  to  vanity  and  dust ; 

Cure  the  vile  fever  of  the  mind. 
And  feed  our  souls  with  joys  refined. 


433 


Hymn  56.   B.  2.   C.  M.  b 

Bangor,  London,  Bedford. 

The  misery  of  being  without  God  in  this  world:  or, 
vain  prosperity. 

Oil  shall  envy  them  no  more, 
Who  grow  profanely  great, 
Though  they  increase  their  golden  store, 
And  rise  to  wondrous  heisfht 

2  They  taste  of  all  the  jovs  that  grow 

Upon  this  earthly  clod ; 
Well,  they  may  search  the  creature 
through. 
For  they  Save  ne'er  a  God. 

3  Shake  off  the  thoughts  of  dying  too. 

And  think  your  life  )^our  own  ; 
But  death  comes  hast'ning  on  to  you. 
To  mow  your  glory  down. 

4  Yes,  you  must  bow  your  stately  head, 

Away  your  spirit  flies. 
And  no  kind  angel  near  your  bed, 
To  bear  it  to  the  skies. 

5  Go  now,  and  boast  of  all  your  stores, 

And  tell  how  bright  they  shine  ; 
Your  heaps  of  glittering  dust  are  yours, 
And  my  Redeemer's  mine. 


4R4       PsAL.i  73.   L.M.  ^orh 

All  *='aints,  Maiden. 
The  prosperity  of  sinners  cursed. 
ORD,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  1, 
To  mourn  and  murmur  and  repine 
To  see  the  wicked  placed  on  high, 
In  pride  and  robes  of  honour  shine  ! 

2  But  O  their  end,  their  dreadful  end ! 
Thy  sanctuary  taught  me  so  : 

On  slippery  rocks  I  see  them  stand, 
And  fiery  billows  roll  below. 

3  Now  let  them  boast  how  tall  they  rise  ; 
I'll  never  envy  them  again  ; 

There  they  may  stand  with  haughty  eyes 
Till  they  plunge  deep  in  endless  pain. 

4  Their  fancy'd  joys,  how  fast  they  flee  ! 
.lust  like  a  dream  when  man  aAvakes  ; 
Their  songs  of  softest  harmony 

Are  but  a  preface  to  their  plagues. 

5  Now  I  esteem  their  mirth  and  wine 
Too  dear  to  purchase  with  my  blood  ; 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine, 
My  life,  my  portion,  and  my  God. 


435 


Hymn  164.   B.  2.   C.  M.  b 

Lebanon,  Abridge. 
77ie  end  of  the  world. 

HY  should  this  earth  delight  us  so 
Why  should  we  fix  our  eyes 
On  these  low  grounds,  where  sorrows 
And  every  pleasure  dies  ?  [grow, 

2  While  time  his  sharpest  teeth  prepares 

Our  comforts  to  devour. 
There  is  a  land  above  the  stars, 
And  joys  above  his  power. 

3  Nature  shall  be  dissolved  and  die, 

The  sun  must  end  his  race. 
The  earth  and  sea  forever  fly 
Before  my  Saviour's  face  ! 

4  When  will  that  glorious  morning  rise, 

When  the  last  trumpet  soun^. 
And  call  the  nations  to  the  skies 
From  underneath  the  ground  ? 


THE  JEWISH  CHURCH : 

OR, 

THE  HISTORY  OF  THE  ISRAEL- 
ITES. 

Aoa       Psalm  105.   CM.  # 

±t»\J  Rochester,  Bath. 

Ood^s  conduct  to  Israel,  and  the  plagues  of  Egypt. 

GIVE  thanks  to  God,  invoke  his  name. 
And  tell  the  world  his  grace  ; 
Sound  through  the  earth  his  deeds  of  fame, 
That  all  may  seek  his  face. 


436  THE  HISTORY  OF 


'2  His  covenant,  which  he  kept  in  mind 
For  numerous  ages  past, 
To  numerous  ages,  yet  behind, 
In  equal  force  shall  last. 

3  He  sware  to  Abrah'm  and  his  seed, 
And  made  the  blessing  sure  ; 
Gentiles  the  ancient  promise  read, 
And  find  his  truth  endure. 

4 '  Thy  seed  shall  make  all  nations  blest,' 
(Said  the  Almighty  voice) 
*  And  Canaan's  land  shall  be  their  rest, 
'  The  type  of  heavenly  joys.' 

5  [How  large  the  grant !  how  rich  the  grace  ! 
To  give  them  Canaan's  land, 
When  they  were  strangers  in  the  place, 
A  little  feeble  band  I 

.  fjLike  pilgrims,  through  the  countries 
Securely  they  removed  ;  [round. 
And  haughty  kings  that  on  them  frown'd 
Severely  he  reproved. 

7 '  Touch  mine  anointed,  and  mme  arm 
*  Shall  soon  avenge  the  wrong ; 
The  man  that  does  my  prophets  harm, 
'Shall  know  their  God  is  strong.' 

8  Then  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage, 

Nor  put  the  church  in  fear: 
Israel  must  live  through  every  age, 
And  be  th'  Almighty's  care.] 

Pause  I. 

9  When  Pharaoh  dared  to  vex  the  saints. 

And  thus  provoked  their  God, 
Moses  was  sent,  at  their  complaints, 
Arm'd  with  his  dreadful  rod. 

10  He  called  for  darkness;  darkness  came. 
Like  an  o'erwh-elming  flood  ; 

He  turn'd  each  lake  and  every  stream 
To  lakes  and  streams  of  blood. 

11  He  gave  the  sign,  and  noisome  flies 
Through  the  whole  country  spread  ; 

And  frogs,  in  croaking  armies,  rise 
About  the  monarch's  bed. 

12  Through  fields,  and  towns,  and  palaces, 
The  tenfold  vengeance  flew ! 

Locusts  in  swarms  devour'd  their  trees. 
And  hail  their  cattle  slew. 

13  Then  by  an  angel's  midnight  stroke. 
The  flower  of  Egypt  died ; 

The  strength  of  every  house  was  broke. 
Their  glory  and  their  pride. 

14  Now  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage. 
Nor  put  the  church  in  fear ; 

Israel  must  live  through  every  age. 
And  be  th'  Almighty's  care 


THE  ISRAELITES.  437 


Pause  II. 

15  Thus  were  the  tribes  from  bondage 

brought. 
And  left  the  hated  ground ; 
Each  some  Egyptian  spoils  had  got, 
And  not  one  feeble  found. 

16  The  Lord  himself  chose  out  their  way, 
And  mark'd  their  journies  right ; 

Gave  them  a  leading  cloud  by  day, 
A  fiery  guide  by  night. 

17  They  thirst ;  and  waters  from  the  rock 
^  In  rich  abundance  flow. 

And  folloAving  still  the  course  they  took> 
Ran  all  the  desert  through. 

18  O  wondrous  stream!  O  blessed  type 
Of  ever-flowing  grace ! 

So  Christ,  our  rock,  maintains  our  life 
Through  all  this  wilderness. 

19  Thus  guarded  by  th'  Almighty  hand, 
The  chosen  tribes  possess'd 

Canaan  the  rich,  the  promised  land, 
And  there  enjoy 'd  their  rest. 

20  Then  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage^ 
The  church  renounce  her  fear ; 

Israel  must  live  through  every  age, 
And  be  th'  Almighty's  care. 


A^onf        Psalm  81.    S.M.  ^ 

*    OlmutZj  Haverhill,  Westminster. 

The  warnings  of  God  to  his  people :  or,  spiritual 
blessings  and  punishments. 

^ING  to  the  Lord  aloud, 
^  And  make  a  joyful  noise  ; 
God  is  our  strength,  our  Saviour  God, 
Let  Israel  hear  his  voice. 

2  '  From  vile  idolatry 

'  Preserve  my  worship  clean : 
'I  am  the  Lord,  who  set  thee  free 
'  From  slavery  and  sin. 

3  *  Stretch  thy  desires  abroad, 

*  And  I'll  supply  them  well ; 

'  But  if  ye  will  refuse  your  God, 
'  If  Israel  will  rebel ; 

4  *  I'll  leave  them,'  saith  the  Lord, 
'  To  their  own  lusts  a  prey, 

*  And  let  them  run  the  dangerous  road 

"Tis  their  own  chosen  way. 

5  *  Yet,  O !  that  all  my  saints 

*  Would  hearken  to  my  voice! 

^ '  Soon  I  would  ease  their  sore  complaints 
*And  bid  their  hearts  rejoice. 

6  'While  I  destroy'd  their  foes, 
'I'd  richly  feed  my  flock, 

*  And  they  should  taste  the  stream  that 

'  From  their  eternal  Rock.'  [flows, 


438,  439 


THE  JEWISH 


CHURCH:  OR, 


440,  441 


^qo   Psalm  78.  2d  Part.  CM.  ^ 

±9J(D  Abridge,  Christmas. 

IsraePs  rebellion  and  punishment :  or,   the  sins  and 
chastisemenls  of  Qod^s  people, 

OWHAT  a  stiff  rebellious  house 
Was  Jacob's  ancient  race ! 
False  to  their  own  most  solemn  vows, 
And  to  their  Maker's  grace. 

2  They  broke  the  covenant  of  his  love. 

And  did  his  laws  despise. 
Forgot  the  works  he  wrought,  to  prove 
His  power  before  their  eyes. 

3  They  saw  the  plagues  on  Egypt  light. 

From  his  avenging  hand  ; 
What  dreadful  tokens  of  his  might 
Spread  o'er  the  stubborn  land. 

4  They  saw  him  cleave  the  mighty  sea. 

And  march  in  safety  through, 
With  watery  walls  to  guard  their  way. 
Till  they  had  'scap'd  the  foe. 

5  A  wondrous  pillar  mark'd  the  road. 

Composed  of  shade  and  light; 
By  day  it  proved  a  sheltering  cloud, 
A  leading  fire  by  night. 

6  He  from  the  rock  their  thirst  supply'd ; 

The  gushing  waters  fell. 
And  ran  in  rivers  by  their  side, 
A  constant  miracle. 

7  Yet  they  provoked  the  Lord  most  high. 

And  dared  distrust  his  hand  ; 
'Can  he  with  bread  our  host  supply 
'  Amid  this  desert  land  ?' 

8  The  Lo?*d  with  indisrnation  heard. 

And  caused  his  wrath  to  flame ; 
His  terrors  ever  stand  prepared 
To  vindicate  his  name. 


J^qq  Psalm  78.   3d  Part.    C.  M. 

•^€^£7  Nottingham,  Barby. 

lite  punishment  of  luxury  and  intemperance :  or, 
chastisement  and  salvation. 

WHEN  Israel  sins,  the  Lord  reproves. 
And  fills  their  hearts  with  dread ; 
Yet  he  forgives  the  men  he  loves, 
And  sends  them  heavenly  bread. 

2  He  fed  them  with  a  liberal  hand. 

And  made  his  treasures  known ; 
He  gave  the  midnight  clouds  command 
To  pour  provision  down. 

3  The  manna,  like  a  morning  shower. 

Lay  thick  around  their  feet; 
The  corn  of  heaven,  so  light,  so  purej 
As  though  'twere  angel's  meat. 

4  But  they  in  murmuring  language  said, 

'Manna  is  all  our  least, 
We  loath  this  light,  this  airy  bread ; 
*  We  must  have  flesh  to  taste.' 


5 '  Ye  shall  have  flesh  to  pleast?  yoL^r  iust, 
The  Lord  in  wrath  replied ; 
And  sent  them  quails,  like  sand  />*  .iust, 
Pleap'd  up  from  side  to  side. 

G  He  gave  them  all  their  own  def^A  o  ; 

And  greedy  as  they  fed. 
His  vengeance  burnt  with  secret  f*j*% 
And  smote  the  rebels  dead. 

7  When  some  were  slain,  the  rest  return V\ 

And  sought  the  Lord  with  tears  ; 
Under  the  rod  they  fear'd  and  mourn'* 
But  soon  forgot  their  fears. 

8  Oft  he  chastised,  and  still  forgave, 

Till,  by  his  gracious  hand. 
The  nation  he  resolved  to  save 
Possessed  the  promised  land. 

Psalm  107.  Sd  Part.  L.  M.  ^  or  b 

Medway,  Danvers. 
Intemperance  punished  and  pardoned  :   or,  a  psal,m 
for  the  glutton  and  the  drunkard. 

VAIN  man,  on  foolish  pleasures  bent, 
Prepares  for  his  own  punishment !  * 
What  pains,  what  loathsome  maladies 
Erom  luxury  and  lust  arise  ! 

2  The  drunkard  feels  his  vitals  waste, 
Yet  drowns  his  health  to  please  his  taste 
Till  all  his  active  powers  are  lost. 
And  fainting  life  draws  near  the  dust. 

3  The  glutton  groans,  and  loathes  to  eat 
His  soul  abhors  delicious  meat ; 
Nature,  with  heavy  loads  oppressed. 
Would  yield  to  death  to  be  releas'd. 

4  Then  how  the  frighted  sinners  fly 
To  God  for  help,  with  earnest  cry  ! 
He  hears  their  groans,  prolongs  theii 

breatli. 

And  saves  them  from  approaching  death. 

5  No  med'cines  could  eflfect  the  cure 
So  quick,  so  easy,  or  so  sure  ; 

The  deadly  sentence  God  repeals  ; 
He  sends  his  sovereign  word,  and  heals. 

()  O  may  the  sons  of  men  record 
The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 
And  let  their  thankful  offerings  prove 
How  they  adore  their  Maker's  love. 

AAI   Psalm  78.  4th  Part.  L.  M. 

Castle-Street,  Framingham. 

Backsliding  and  forgiveness ;  or,  sin  punished  and 
saint^s  saved 

GREAT  God,  how  oft  did  Israel  prove,^ 
By  turns,  thine  anger  and  thy  love  ' 
There  in  a  glass  our  hearts  may  sec 
How  fickle  and  how  false  they  be. 

2  How  soon  the  faithless  Jews  forgot 
The  dreadful  wonders  God  had  wrought ! 
Then  they  provoke  him  to  his  face, 
Nor  fear  his  power,  nor  trust  his  grace 


442,  443 


THE  HISTORY  OF 


THE  ISRAELITES. 


444 


3  The  Lord  consum'd  their  years  in  pain, 
And  made  their  travels  long  and  vain  ; 
A  tedious  march,  through  unknown  ways, 
Wore  out  their  strength,  and  spent 

their  days. 

4  Ofl,  when  they  saw  their  brethren  slain, 
They  mourn'd  and  sought  the  Lord  again, 
Call'd  him  the  Rock  of  their  abode. 
Their  high  Redeemer,  and  their  God. 

5  Their  prayers  and  vows  before  him  rise. 
As  flattering  words,  or  solemn  lies. 
While  their  rebellious  tempers  prove 
False  to  his  covenant,  and  his  love. 

G  Yet  did  his  sovereign  grace  forgive 
The  men  who  not  deserved  to  live  ; 
His  anger  oft  away  he  turn'd. 
Or  else  with  gentle  flame  it  burn'd. 

7  He  saw  their  flesh  was  weak  and  frail. 
He  saw  temptations  still  prevail ; 
The  God  of  "Abrah'm  loved  them  still. 
And  led  them  to  his  holy  hill. 

Psalm  106.  2d  Part.  S.  M. 

St.  Thomas,  Utica. 

Israel  punisJied  and  pardoned ;  or^  God's  unchange- 
able love. 

OD  of  eternal  love. 
How  fickle  are  our  ways ! 
And  yet  how  oft  did  Israel  prove 
Thy  constancy  of  grace  ! 

2  They  saw  thy  wonders  wrought. 
And  then  thy  praise  they  sung ; 

But  soon  thy  works  of  power  forgot, 
And  murmur'd  with  their  tongue. 

3  Now  they  believed  his  word. 
While  rocks  with  rivers  flow  ; 

NoAv  with  their  lusts  provok'd  the  Lord, 
And  he  reduced  them  low. 

4  Yet  when  they  mourn'd  their  faults. 
He  hearken'd  to  their  groans  ; 

Brought  his  own  covenant  to  his  thoughts 
And  call'd  them  still  his  sons. 

5  Their  names  were  in  his  book; 
He  saved  them  from  their  foes ; 

Ofl  he  chastised,  but  ne'er  forsook 
The  people  that  he  chose. 

6  Let  Israel  bless  the  Lord, 
Who  loved  their  ancient  race  ; 

And  Christians  join  the  solemn  word 
Amen,  to  all  their  praise. 


443 


Psalm  129.   C.  M. 

Abridge,  Arlington,  Ferry. 
Persecutors  punished. 

UP  from  my  youth,  may  Israel  say. 
Have  I  been  nursed  in  tears ; 
My  griefs  were  constant  as  the  day, 
And  tedious '  as  the  vears. 


2  Up  from  my  youth,  I  bore  the  rage, 

Of  all  the  sons  of  strife  ; 
Oft  they  assail'd  my  riper  age, 
But  not  destroy'd  my  life. 

3  Their  cruel  plough  had  torn«my  flesh, 

With  furrows  long  and  deep ; 
Hourly  they  vex'd  my  wounds  afresh, 
Nor  let  my  sorrows  sleep. 

4  The  Lord  grew  angry  on  his  throne, 

And,  with  impartial  eye, 
Measured  the  mischiefs  they  had  done, 
Then  let  his  arrows  fly. 

5  How  was  their  insolence  surprised. 

To  hear  his  thunders  roll! 
And  all  the  foes  of  Zion  seized 
With  horror  to  the  soul! 

6  Thus  shall  the  men  that  hate  the  saints 

Be  blasted  from  the  sky ; 
Their  glory  fades,  their  courage  faints. 
And  all  their  projects  die. 

7  [What  though  they  flourish  tall  and  fair. 

They  have  no  root  beneath ; 
Their  growth  shall  perish  in  despair. 
And  lie  despised  in  death.] 

8  [So  corn,  that  on  the  house-top  stands, 

No  hope  of  harvest  gives; 
The  reaper  ne'er  shall  fill  his  hands. 
Nor  binder  fold  the  sheaves. 

9  It  springs  and  withers  on  the  place : 

No  traveller  bestows 
A  word  of  blessing  on  the  grass. 
Nor  minds  it  as  he  goes.] 

AAA   Psalm  135.  2d  Part.  L.  M.  ^ 

Luton,  Truro,  Enfield. 

The  works  of  creation,  providence,  redemption  of 
Israel,  and  destruction  of  enemies. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord,  exalted  high 
Above  all  powers,  and  every  throne  : 
Whate'er  he  pleased,  in  earth  or  sea. 
Or  heaven  or  hell,  his  hand  hath  done. 

2  At  his  command,  the  vapours  rise  ; 
The  lightnings  flash,  the  thunders  roar: 
He  pours  the  rain,  he  brings  the  wind 
And  tempest  from  his  airy  store. 

3  'T^vas  he  those  dreadful  tokens  sent, 
O  Egypt,  through  thy  stubborn  land  : 
When  all  thy  first-born,  beasts  and  men 
Fell  dead  by  his  avenging  hand. 

4  What  mighty  nations,  mighty  kings 
He  slew,  and  their  whole  country  gave 
To  Israel,  whom  his  hands  redeenrd, 
No  more  to  be  proud  Pharaoh's  slave  > 

5  His  power  the  same,  the  same  his  grace, 
That  saves  us  from  the  hosts  of  hell ; 
And  heaven  he  gives  us  to  possess, 
Whence  those  apostate  angels  feli. 


445 


THE  JEWISH  CHURCH,  &lc. 


446,  447 


445 


Psalm  136.   H.  M. 

Bethesda,  Harwich. 

God's  wonders  of  creation,  providence,  redemption  of 
Israel,  and  salvation  of  his  people. 

GIVE  thanks  to  God  most  high, 
The  universal  Lord ; 
The  sovereign  King  of  kings  ; 
And  be  his  grace  adored. 


And  let  his  name 
Have  endless  praise. 


His  power  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same  3 

2   How  mighty  is  his  hand ! 
What  wond.ers  hath  he  done ! 
He  form'd  the  earth  and  seas, 
And  spread  the  heavens  alone ! 


Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Shall  still  endure  j 

3 


And  ever  sure 
Abides  thy  word. 


His  wisdom  framed  the  san. 
To  crown  the  day  with  light; 
The  moon  and  twinkling  stars 
To  cheer  the  darksome  night. 


His  power  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same  ; 


And  let  his  name 
Have  endless  praise. 


4  [He  smote  the  first-born  sons, 
The  flower  of  Egypt,  dead : 
And  thence  his  chosen  tribes 
With  joy  and  glory  led. 

Thy  mercy,  Lord,   And  ever  sure 
Shall  still  endure ;   Abides  thy  word. 

5  His  power  and  lifted  rod 
Cleft  the  Red  Sea  in  two. 
And  for  his  people  made 
A  wondrous  passage  through. 


His  power  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same  ; 


And  let  his  name 
Have  endless  praise. 


6   But  cruel  Pharaoh  there 

With  all  his  host  he  drown'd ; 
And  brought  his  Israel  safe 
Through  a  long  desert  ground. 


And  ever  sure 
Abides  thy  word.] 


Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Shall  still  endure ; 

Pause. 

r    [The  kings  of  Canaan  fell 
Beneath  his  dreadful  hand ; 
While  his  own  servants  took 
Possession  of  their  land. 


His  power  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same  ; 

8   He  saw  the  nations  lie 
All  perishing  in  sin, 
And  pity'd  the  sad  state 
The  ruin'd  world  was  in. 


And  let  his  name 
Have  endless  praise.] 


And  ever  sure 
Abides  thy  word. 


Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Shall  still  endure ; 

9   He  sent  his  only  Son 
To  save  us  from  our  wo. 
From  Satan,  sin,  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  foe. 


His  power  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same  ; 


And  let  his  name 
Have  endless  praise. 


10  Give  thanks  aloud  to  God, 
To  God,  the  heavenly  King ; 
And  let  the  spacious  earth 
His  works  and  glories  sing. 


Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Shall  still  endure 


And  ever  sure 
Abides  thy  word 


Psalm  77.  2d  Part.  C.  M.  b 

Wenham,  Dedham. 

Comfort  derived  from  ancient  providences  :  or,  Israel 
delivered  from  Egypt,  and  brought  to  Canaan 

'  J^^C)W  awful  is  thy  chastening  rod  . 
(May  thine  own  children  say) 
*  The  great,  the  wise,  the  dreadful  God, 
'  How  holy  is  his  way !' 

2  I'll  meditate  his  works  of  old : 


King 
his 


who  reigns  above 


The 

I'll  hear  his  ancient  wonders  told, 
And  learn  to  trust  his  love. 

• 

3  Long  did  the  house  of  Joseph  lie 

With  Egypt's  yoke  oppress'd ; 
Long  he  delay'd  to  hear  their  cry, 
Nor  gave  his  people  rest. 

4  The  sons  of  good  old  Jacob  seenrd 

Abandon'd  to  their  foes ; 
But  his  almighty  arm  redeem'd 
The  nation  that  he  chose. 

5  Israel,  his  people  and  his  sheep, 

Must  follow  where  he  calls ; 
He  bade  them  venture  through  the  deep, 
And  made  the  waves  their  walls. 

6  The  waters  saw  thee,  mighty  God, 

The  waters  saw  thee  come  ; 
Backward  they  fled,  and  frighted  stood, 
To  make  thine  armies  room. 

7  Strange  v/as  thy  journey  through  the  sea, 

Thy  footsteps.  Lord,  unknown ; 
Terrors  attend  the  wondrous  way, 
That  brings  thy  mercies  down. 

8  [Thy  voice,  with  terror  in  the  sound, 

Through  clouds  and  darkness  broke  ; 
All  heaven  in  lightning  shone  around, 
And  earth  with  thunder  shook. 

9  Thine  arroAvs  through  the  skies  were 

How  glorious  is  the  Lord  !    [hurl'd  : 
Surprise  and  trembling  seiz'd  the  world, 
And  his  own  saints  adored. 

10  He  gave  them  water  from  the  rock 
And  safe,  by  Moses'  hand. 

Through  a  dry  desert  led  his  flock 
Home  to  the  promised  land.] 


447 


Psalm  114.   L.  M.  # 

Antigua,  Blendon. 
Miracles  attending  IsraePs  journey. 

WHEN  Israel,  freed  from  Pharaoh's 
hand. 

Left  the  proud  tyrant  and  his  land, 


448,  419 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 


450 


The  tribes  with  cheerful  homage  own 
Their  King,  and  Judah  was  his  throne. 

2  Across  the  deep  their  journey  lay  ; 
The  deep  divides  to  make  them  way ; 
Jordan  beheld  their  march,  and  fled 
With  backward  current  to  his  head. 

3  The  mountains  shook  like  frighted  sheep, 
Like  lambs  the  little  hillocks  leap  ; 
Not  Sinai  on  her  base  could  stand, 
Conscious  of  sovereign  power  at  hand. 

4  What  power  could  make  the  deep  divide  ? 
Make  Jordan  backward  roll  his  tide  ? 
Why  did  ye  leap,  ye  little  hills  ? 

And  whence  the  fright  that  Sinai  feels  ? 

5  Let  every  mountain,  every  flood 
Retire,  and  know  th'  approaching  God, 
The  King  of  Israel :  see  him  here  ! 
Tremble,  thou  earth,  adore  and  fear. 

6  He  thunders,  and  all  nature  mourns  ; 
The  rock  to  standing  pools  he  turns  ; 
Flints  spring  with  fountains  at  his  word. 
And  fires  and  seas  confess  the  Lord. 


Hymn  124.   B.  2.  CM. 

Barby,  Swanvvick. 
Moses,  Aaron^  and  Joshua. 

TBIIS  not  the  law  of  ten  commands, 
On  holy  Sinai  given. 
Or  sent  to  men  by  Moses'  hands, 
Can  bring  us  safe  to  heaven. 

2  'Tis  not  the  blood  that  Aaron  spilt, 

Nor  smoke  of  sweetest  smell, 
Can  buy  a  pardon  for  our  guilt, 
Or  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

3  Aaron  the  priest  resigns  his  breath 

At  God's  immediate  will ; 
And  in  the  desert  yields  to  death, 
Upon  the  appointed  hill. 

4  And  thus  on  Jordan's  yonder  side 

The  tribes  of  Israel  stand. 
While  Moses  bowed  his  head  and  died 
Short  of  the  promised  land. 

5  Israel,  rejoice,  now  Joshua*  leads ! 

He'll  bring  your  tribes  to  rest; 
So  far  the  Saviour's  name  exceeds 
The  ruler  and  the  priest. 

*  Joshua,  the  same  with  Jesus,  and  signifies  a 
Saviour. 

449  Psalm  107.  1st  Part.  L.  M. 

*±^t/     Arnheim,  Nevvcourt,  Rothwell. 

Israel  led  to  Canaan,  and  Christians  to  heaven. 

GIVE  thanks  to  God ;  he  reigns  above ; 
Kind  are  his  thoughts,  his  name  is 
love  ; 

His  mercy  ages  past  have  known, 
And  ages  long  to  come  shall  own. 


2  Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord 
The  wonders  of  his  grace  record : 
Israel,  the  nation  whom  he  chose. 
And  rescued  from  their  mighty  foes. 

3  [When  God's  almighty  arm  had  broke 
Their  fetters  and  tli'  Egyptian  yoke, 
They  traced  the  desert,  wandering  round 
A  wild  and  solitary  ground  ! 

4  There  they  could  find  no  leading  road, 
Nor  city  for  a  fixed  abode  ; 

Nor  food  nor  fountain  to  assuage 
Their  burning  thirst,  or  hunger's  rage.] 

5  In  their  distress,  to  God  they  cry'd  ;  ^ 
God  was  their  Saviour  and  their  guide  , 
He  led  their  march  far  wandering  round; 
'T  was  the  right  path  to  Canaan's  ground. 

6  Thus  when  our  first  release  we  gain 
From  sin's  old  yoke,  and  Satan's  chain, 
We  have  this  desert  world  to  pass, 

A  dangerous  and  a  tiresome  place. 

7  He  feeds  and  clothes  us  all  the  way ; 
He  guides  our  footsteps  lest  we  stray  ; 
He  guards  us  with  a  powerful  hand. 
And  brings  us  to  the  heavenly  land. 

8  O  let  the  saints  with  joy  record 
The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord ' 
How  great  his  works  !  how  kind  his  ways  ! 
Let  every  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 

THE  SETTLEMENT  AND  BEAUTY 
OF  A  CHURCH. 


450 


Psalm  15.      C.  M.  :^ 

Medfield,  Braintree. 

Characters  of  a  saint ;  or,  a  citizen  of  Zion ;  cr 
the  qualifications  of  a  Christian. 

HO  shall  inhabit  in  thy  hill, 
O  God  of  holiness  ? 
Whom  will  the  Lord  admit  to  dwell 
So  near  his  throne  of  grace  ? 

2  The  man  that  walks  in  pious  ways, 

And  works  with  righteous  hands, 
That  trusts  his  Maker's  promises, 
And  follows  his  commands. 

3  He  speaks  the  meaning  of  his  heart. 

Nor  slanders  with  his  tongue; 
Will  scarce  believe  an  ill  report, 
Nor  do  his  neighbour  wrong. 

4  The  wealthy  sinner  he  contemns, 

Loves  all  that  fear  the  Lord ; 
And,  though  to  his  own  hurt  he  swears, 
Still  he  performs  his  word. 

5  His  hands  disdain  a  golden  bribe, 

And  never  gripe  the  poor; 
This  man  shall  dwell  with  God  on  eartli. 
And  find  his  heaven  secure. 


451,  452 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 


454"^ 


451 


Psalm  15.   L.  M.  ^ 

Shoel,  Rothwell. 

Religion  and  justice,  goodness  mid  truth ;  or,  duties  to 
God  and  man ;  or,  the  qualijications  of  a  Christian. 

WHO  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly  place, 
Great  God,  and  dwell  before  thy  face  ? 
The  man  that  minds  religion  now, 
And  humbly  walks  with  God  below. 

2 Whose  hands  are  pure, whose  heart  is  clean, 
Whose  lips  still  speak  the  thing  they  mean ; 
No  slanders  dwell  upon  his  tongue  ; 
He  hates  to  do  his  neighbour  wrong. 

3  [Scarce  will  he  trust  an  ill  report, 
Or  vent  it  to  his  neighbour's  hurt. 
Sinners  of  state  he  can  despise, 
But  saints  are  honoured  in  his  eyes.] 

4  [Firm  to  his  word  he  ever  stood. 
And  always  makes  his  promise  good  ; 
Nor  dares  to  change  the  thing  he  swears. 
Whatever  pain  or  loss  he  bears.] 

5  [He  never  deals  in  bribing  gold. 
And  mourns  that  justice  should  be  sold : 
While  others  gripe  and  grind  the  poor. 
Sweet  charity  attends  his  door.] 

6  He  loves  his  enemies,  and  prays 
For  those  that  curse  him  to  his  face  : 
And  doth  to  all  men  still  the  same, 
That  he  would  hope  or  wish  from  them. 

7  Yet  when  his  holiest  works  are  done. 
His  soul  depends  on  grace  alone  ; 
This  is  the  man  thy  face  shall  see. 
And  dwell  forever.  Lord,  with  thee. 

A^O      Psalm  24.    CM.  bor# 

Abridge,  Londcn,  Colchester 
Dwelling  with  God. 

THE  earth  forever  is  the  Lord's, 
With  Adam's  numerous  race  ; 
He  raised  its  arches  o'er  the  floods. 
And  built  it  on  the  seas. 

2  But  who  among  the  sons  of  men 

May  visit  thine  abode  ? 
He  that  hath  hands  from  mischief  clean. 
Whose  heart  is  right  wdth  God. 

3  This  is  the  man  ms^j  rise,  and  take 

The  blessings  of  his  grace  ; 
This  is  the  lot  of  those  that  seek 
The  God  of  Jacob's  face. 

4  Now  let  our  souls'  immortal  powers 

To  meet  the  Lord  prepare : 
Lift  up  their  everlasting  doors, 
The  King  of  glory's  near. 

5  The  King  of  glory!  who -can  tell 

The  wonders  of  his  might  ? 
He  rules  the  nations ;  but  to  dwell 
Wi*iv  saints  is  his  delight. 


450       Psalm  132.  CM. 

^tJftJ     Colchester,  London,  Covington. 
A  church  established. 

[7^0  sleep  nor  slumber  to  his  eyes 
-'-^   Good  David  would  alford, 
Till  he  had  found  below  the  skies 
A  dw^elling  for  the  Lord. 

2  The  Lord  in  Zion  placed  his  name, 

His  ark  was  settled  there : 
To  Zion  the  whole  nation  came 
To  worship  thrice  a  year. 

3  But  we  have  no  such  lengths  to  go. 

Nor  wander  far  abroad ; 
Where'er  thy  saints  assemble  now, 
There  is  a  house  for  God.]  *' 
Pause. 

4  Arise,  O  King  of  grace,  arise,  ^-|r 

And  enter  to  thy  rest! 
Lo !  thy  church  waits  with  longing  eyes, 
Thus  to  be  own'd  and  blest. 

5  Enter,  with  all  thy  glorious  train, 

Thy  Spirit  and  thy  word ; 
All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain 
Could  no  such  grace  afford. 

6  Here,  mighty  God !  accept  our  vows  ; 

Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread ; 
Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 
And  fill  thy  poor  with  bread. 

7  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign ; 

Let  God's  Anointed  shine ; 
Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintain. 
With  love  and  power  divine. 

8  Here  let  him  hold  a  lasting  throne, 

And,  as  his  kingdom  grows. 
Fresh  honours  shall  adorn  his  crown, 
And  shame  confound  his  foes. 

AP:a        Psalm  132.   L.  M.  ^ 

rkfJ  ±  Dunstan,  Med  way. 

.dt  the  settlement  of  a  church ;  or,  the  ordination  of 
a  minister. 

WHERE  shall  we  go  to  seek  and  find 
An  habitation  for  our  God, 
A  dwelling  for  th'  Eternal  Mind, 
Among  the  sons  of  flesh  and  blood  ? 

2  The  God  of  Jacob  chose  the  hill 
Of  Zion,  for  his  ancient  rest ; 
And  Zion  is  his  dwelling  still, 
His  church  is  with  his  presence  blest. 

3 '  Here  will  I  fix  my  gracious  throne, 
'  And  reign  forever,'  saith  the  Lord  ; 

*  Here  shall  my  power  and  love  be  known, 
'  And  blessings  shall  attend  my  word. 

4  *  Here  will  I  meet  the  hungry  poor, 
'  And  fill  their  souls  with  living  bread 
'  Sinners,  that  wait  before  my  door, 

*  Witli  sweet  provision  shall  be  fed. 


455,  456 


ITS  SETTLEMENT  AND  BEAUT  V'. 


457,  458 


5  *  Girded  with  truth,  and  clothM  with 

grace, 

'  My  priests,  my  ministers  shall  shine  : 

*  Not  Aaron,  in  his  costly  dress, 

*  Made  an  appearance  so  divine. 

6  *  The  saints,  unable  to  contain 

*  Their  inward  joy,  shall  shout  and  sing  ; 
'  The  Son  of  David  here  shall  reign, 

*  And  Zion  triumph  in  her  King. 

7  ['  Jesus  shall  see  a  numerous  seed 

'  Born  here,  t'  uphold  his  glorious  name  ; 

*  His  crown  shall  flourish  on  his  head, 

*  While  all  his  foes  are  cloth'd  with  shame.'] 


Psalm  118.  3d  Part..  CM.  ^ 

Rochester,  London. 
Christ  the  foundation  of  his  church. 

BEHOLD  the  sure  foundation  stone. 
Which  God  in  Zion  lays. 
To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon, 
And  his  eternal  praise. 

2  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinndrs  dear, 
And  saints  adore  the  name  ; 
They  trust  their  whole  salvation  here, 
Nor  shall  they  suffer  shame. 

13  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 
Rtjject  it  with  disdain ; 
Yet  on  this  rock  the  church  shall  rest. 
And  envy  rage  in  vain. 

4  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood, 

Yet  must  this  building  rise : 
'Tis  thine  own  work.  Almighty  God, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

45(5  Psalm  45.  2d  Part.   L.  M.  ^ 

^  Islington,  Antigua. 

Christ  and  his  church ;  or,  the  mystical  marriage. 

THE  King  of  saints,  how  fair  his  face, 
Adorn'd  with  majesty  and  grace  ! 
He  comes  with  blessings  from  above. 
And  wnis  the  nations  to  his  love. 

2  At  his  right  hand,  our  eyes  behold 
The  queen,  array'd  in  purest  gold  ; 
The  world  admires  her  heavenly  dress. 
Her  robe  of  joy  and  righteousness. 

5  He  forms  her  beauties  like  his  own  ; 
He  calls  and  seats  her  near  his  throne  ; 
Fair  stranger,  let  thine  heart  forget 
The  idols  of  thy  native  state. 

4  So  shall  the  King  the  more  rejoice 
In  thee,  the  favourite  of  his  choice  ; 
Let  him  be  loved,  and  yet  adored, 
For  he's  thy  Maker,  and  thy  Lord. 

5  O  happy  hour,  when  thou  shalt  rise 
To  his  fair  palace  in  the  skies, 
And  all  thy  sons,  (a  numerous  train) 
Each  like  a  prince  in  glory  reign. 


6  Let  endless  honours  crown  his  head  ; 
Let  every  age  his  praises  spread  ; 
While  we,  with  cheerful  songs,  approve 
The  condescensions  of  his  love. 


Psalm  45.   S.  M.  # 

•  Pelham,  St.  Thomas. 

The  fflory  of  Christ ;  the  success  of  the  gospel,  and 
the  Gentile  church. 

MY  Saviour  and  my  King, 
Thy  beauties  are  divine  ; 
Thy  lips  with  blessings  overflow, 
And  every  grace  is  thine. 

2  Now  make  thy  glory  known ; 
Gird  on  thy  dreadful  sword, 

And  ride  in  majesty,  to  spread 
The  conquests  of  thy  word 

3  Strike  through  thy  stubboin  foes, 
Or  melt  their  hearts  t'  obey ; 

While  justice,  meekness,  grace  and  truth 
Attend  thy  glorious  way. 

4  Thy  laws,  O  God,  are  right; 
Thy  throne  shall  ever  stand ; 

And  thy  victorious  gospel  prove 
A  sceptre  in  thy  hand. 

5  [Thy  Father  and  thy  God 
Hatn  without  measure  shed 

His  Spirit,  like  a  joyful  oil, 
T'  anoint  thy  sacred  head.] 

6  [Behold,  at  thy  right  hand 
The  Gentile  church  is  seen, 

Like  a  fair  bride  in  rich  attire, 
And  princes  guard  the  queen. 

7  Fair  bride,  receive  his  love : 
Forget  thy  father's  house : 

Forsake  thy  gods,  thy  idol  gods, 
And  pay  thy  Lord  thy  vows. 

8  O  let  thy  God  and  King 

Thy  sweetest  thoughts  employ* 
Thy  children  shall  his  honours  sing 
In  palaces  of  joy.] 

J^5Q       Psalm  87.    L.  M.  4t 

^fJkJ  Psalm,  Hamburg. 

The  church  the  birth-place  of  the  saints ;  or,  Jews  and 
Oentiles  united  in  the  Christian  Church. 

GOD  in  his  earthly  temple  lays 
Foundations  for  his  heavenly  praise : 
He  likes  the  tents  of  Jacob  well, 
But  still  in  Zion  loves  to  dwell. 

2  His  mercy  visits  every  house 

That  pays  its  night  and  morning  vows ; 
But  makes  a  more  delightful  stay 
Where  churches  meet  to  praise  and  pray 

3  What  glories  were  described  of  ol4* 
What  wonders  are  pf  Ttloxi  tQl4 ! 


m 


459,  460 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 


461,  4t?4 


Thou  city  of  our  God  below, 

Thy  fame  shall  Tyre  and  Egypt  know. 

4  Egypt  and  Tyre,  and  Greek  and  Jew 
Shall  there  begin  their  lives  anew  : 
Angels  and  men  shall  join  to  sing 
The  hill,  where  living  waters  sprmg. 

5  When  God  makes  up  his  last  account 
Of  natives  in  his  holy  mount, 

'Twill  be  an  honour  to  appear 

As  one  new  born,  or  nourish'd  there. 

4  50  Psalm  92.  2d  Part.  L.  M.  ^ 

*±t^€7         Dunstan,  Portugal,  Sharon. 

The  church  is  the  garden  of  Ood. 

LORD,  'tis  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand 
In  gardens  planted  by  thy  hand  ; 
Let  me  within  thy  courts  be  seen. 
Like  a  young  cedar  fresh  and  green. 

2  There  grow  thy  saints  in  faith  and  love. 
Blest  with  thine  influence  from  above  ; 
Not  Lebanon  with  all  its  trees  - 
Yields  such  a  comely  sight  as  these. 

3  The  plants  of  grace  shall  ever  live  ; 
(Nature  decays,  but  grace  must  thrive) 
Time,  that  doth  all  things  else  impair. 
Still  makes  them  flourish  strong  and  fair. 

4  Laden  with  fruits  of  age,  they  shew 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just  and  true  : 
None  that  attend  his  gates  shall  find 
A  God  unfaithful  or  unkind. 

J^fjn  Psalm  48.  1st  Part.  S.  M.  ^ 

^\J\J  Dover,  St.  Thomas. 

The  church  is  the  honour  and  safety  of  a  nation . 

[f^  REAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 

And  let  his  praise  be  great ; 
He  makes  his  churches  his  abode,  , 
His  most  deliorhtful  seat. 

2  These  temples  of  his  grace, 
How  beautiful  they  stand! 

The  honours  of  our  native  place, 
And  bulwarks  of  our  land.] 

3  In  Zion,  God  is  known 
A  refuge  in  distress ; 

How  bright  has  his  salvation  shone 
Through  all  her  palaces. 

4  When  kings  against  her  join'd. 
And  saw  the  Lord  was  there. 

In  wild  confusion  of  the  mind 
They  fled  with  hasty  fear. 

5  When  navies,  tall  and  proud. 
Attempt  to  spoil  our  peace. 

He  sends  his  tempest,  roaring  loud. 
And  sinks  them  in  the  seas. 

6  Oft  have  our  fathers 'told, 
Our  eyes  have  often  seen. 

How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold 
Where  his  own  sheep  haye  been. 


7    In  every  new  distress 
We'll  to  his  liouso  repair. 
We'll  think  upon  his  wondrous  grace, 
And  seek  deliverance  tncro. 


4(5 1    Psalm  48.  2d  Part.  S.  M.  ^ 

Silver  Street,  Westminster. 

The  heavty  of  the  church :  or,  gospel  worsJup  and 

order. 

Ij^AR  as  thy  name  is  known 

The  world  declares  thy  praise ; 
Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne, 
Their  songs  of  honour  raise. 

2  With  joy  let  Judah  stand 
On  Zion's  chosen  hill, 

Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 
And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

3  Let  strangers  walk  around 
The  city  where  we  dwell. 

Compass  and  view  thine  holy  "ground, 
And  mark  the  building  well ; 

4  The  orders  of  thy  house. 
The  worship  of  thy  court. 

The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows, 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

5  How  decent  and  how  wise ! 
How  glorious  to  behold  1 

Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes, 
And  rites  adorn'd  with  gold. 

6  The  God  we  worship  now 
Will  guide  us  till  we  die. 

Will  be  our  God  while  here  below. 
And  ours  above  the  sky. 

Aa9'    Hymn  152.   B.  2.   CM.  $t 

Dundee,  Christmas. 
Sinai  and  Sion. 

"^OT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
-.1   The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word. 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke: 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Sion's  hill, 

The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  th'  innumerable  host 

Of  angels,  cloth'd  in  light! 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just. 
Whose  faith  is  turn'd  to  sight! 

4  Behold  the  blest  assembly  there. 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven  . 
And  God,  the  judge  of  all,  declare 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiven. 

5  The  saints  on  eartl],  and  all  the  dead, 

But  one  communion  make  ; 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  Head, 
And  of  his  grace  partake. 


463 


ITS  AFFLICTIONS  AND  PERSECUTIONS. 


4G4 


6  In  such  society  as  this 

My  weary  soul  would  rest: 
The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  is, 
Must  he  forever  blest. 


463 


THE  CHURCH'S  AFFLICTIONS, 
PERSECUTIONS  AND 
COMPLAINTS. 

Psalm  80.    L.  M.  ^ 

Wells,  Portugal,  Bovven. 

YVic  churc/i^s  prayer  umier  affliction ;  or,  the  vinc- 
yard  of  Quel  waited. 

!.REAT  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel, 
■Who  didst  between  the  cherubs  dwell, 
And  lead  the  tribes,  thy  chosen  sheep. 
Safe  through  the  desert  and  the  deep  ; 

2  Thy  chiwch  is     the  desert  now. 
Shine  from  on  high  and  guide  us  through  ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore  ; 
We  shall  be  saved,  and  sigh  no  more. 

3  Great  God,  w^hom  heavenly  hosts  obey. 
How  long  shall  we  lament  and  pray, 
And  wait  in  vain  thy  kind  return  ? 
How  long  shall  thy  fierce  anger  burn  ? 

4  Instead  of  Avine  and  cheerful  bread. 
Thy  saints  with  their  own  tears  are  fed ! 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore  ; 
We  shall  be  saved,  and  sigh  no  more. 

Pause  L 

5  Hast  thou  not  planted  with  thy  hands 
A  lovely  vine  in  heathen  lands  ? 

Did  not  thy  power  defend  it  round. 
And  heavenly  dews  enrich  the  ground  ? 

G  I^ow  did  the  spreading  branches  shoot, 
And  bless  the  nations  with  the  fruit ! 
But  now,  dear  Lord,  look  down  and  see 
Thy  mourning  vine,  that  lovely  tree. 

7  Why  is  its  beauty  thus  defaced  ? 
Why  hast  thou  laid  her  fences  waste  ? 
Strangers  and  foes  against  her  join, 
And  every  beast  devours  thy  vine. 

8  Return,  Almighty  God,  return  ; 

Nor  let  thy  bleeding  vineyard  mourn  ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore  ; 
We  shall  be  saved,  and  sigh  no  more. 

Pause  II. 

9  Lord,  when  this  vine  in  Canaan  grew. 
Thou  Avast  its  strength  and  glory  too  ! 
Attack'd  in  vain  by  all  its  foes. 

Till  the  fair  Branch  of  Promise  rose : 

10  Fair  Branch,  ordain'd  of  old  to  sho«t 
From  David's  stock,  from  Jacob's  root ; 
Himself  a  noble  vine,  and  we 

The  lesser  branches  of  the  tree. 

1 1  'Tis  thine  own  Son,  and  he  shall  stand. 
Girt  with  thy  strength,  at  thy  right  hand, 


Thy  first-born  Son,  adorn'd  and  blest 
With  power  and  grace  above  the  rest. 

]2  O  !  for  his  sake,  attend  our  cry  ; 
Shine  on  thy  churches,  lest  they  die  ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore  ; 
We  shall  be  saved,  and  sigh  no  more. 

464.        Psalm  44.   C.  M.  \) 

±\J'^  Dundee,  Plympton. 

The  churches  complaint  in  persecution, 

LORD,  we  have  heard  thy  works  of  old, 
Thy  works  of  power  and  grace, 
When  to  our  ears  our  fathers  told  ^ 
The  wonders  of  their  days. 

2  How  thou  didst  build  thy  churches  here 

And  make  thy  gospel  known; 
Among  them  did  thine  arm  appear, 
Thy  light  and  glory  shone. 

3  In  God  they  hoasted  all  the  day ; 

And  in  a  cheerful  throng 
Did  thousands  meet,  to  praise  and  pray 
And  grace  was  all  their  song. 

4  But  now  our  souls  are  seized  with  shame. 

Confusion  fills  our  face. 
To  hear  the  enemy  blaspheme. 
And  fools  reproach  thy  grace. 

5  Yet  have  we  not  forgot  our  God, 

Nor  falsely  dealt  with  Heaven ; 
Nor  have  our  steps  declined  the  road 
Of  duty  thou  hast  given; 

6  Though  dragons  all  around  us  roar 

With  their  destructive  breath, 
And  thine  own  hand  has  bruised  us  sore, 
Hard  by  the  gates  of  deatli. 

Pause. 

7  We  are  exposed  all  day  to  die 

As  martyrs  for  thy  cause  ; 
As  sheep,  for  slaughter  bound,  we  lie, 
By  sharp  and  bloody  laws. 

8  Awake,  arise,  Almighty  Lord  ! 

Why  sleeps  thy  wonted  grace  ? 
Why  should  we  look  like  men  abhorr'd, 
Or  banish'd  from  thy  face  ? 

9  Wilt  thou  forever  cast  us  off, 

Aiud  still  neglect  our  cries  ? 
Forever  hide  thy  heavenly  love 
From  our  afflicted  eyes  ? 

10  Down  to  the  dust  our  souls  are  bow'd, 
And  die  upon  the  ground ; 

Rise  for  our  help,  rebuke  the  proud, 
And  all  their  powers  confound. 

11  Redeem  us  from  perpetual  shame. 
Our  Saviour  and  our  God ; 

We  plead  the  honours  of  thy  name. 
The  merits  of  thy  blood. 


405 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 


466 


Aftx     Psalm  74.   C.  M.       4t  or  b 

*±\9U    Colchester,  Bedford,  York 

TVie  church  pleading  with  God  under  sore  persecution. 

WILL  God  forever  cast  us  off? 
His  wrath  forever  smoke 
Against  tlie  people  of  his  love, 
His  little  chosen  flock? 

2  Think  -of  the  tribes  so  dearly  bought 
With  their  Redeemer's  blood; 
Nor  let  thy  Sion  be  forgot, 
Where  once  thy  glory  stood. 

l\  Lift  up  thy  feet,  and  march  in  haste, 
Aloud  our  ruin  calls  ; 
See  what  a  wide  and  fearful  waste 

Is  made  within  thy  walls. 
4Where  once  thy  churches  pray 'd  and  sang, 
Thy  foes  profanely  roar; 
-  Over  thy  gates  their  ensigns  hang, 
Sad  tokens  of  their  power. 

5  How  are  the  seats  of  worship  broke ! 

They  tear  the  buildings  down ; 
And  he  that  deals  the  heaviest  stroke, 
Procures  the  chief  renown. 

6  With  flames  they  threaten  to  destroy 

Thy  children  in  their  nest ; 
*  Come,  let  us  burn  at  once,'  they  cry, 
*The  temple  and  the  priest.' 

7  And  still,  to  heighten  our  distress. 

Thy  presence  is  withdrawn ; 
Thy  wonted  signs  of  poAver  and  grace. 
Thy  power  and  grace  are  gone. 

8  No  prophet  speaks  to  calm  our  woes. 

But  all  the  seers  mourn: 
There's  not  a  soul  among  us  knows 
The  time  of  thy  return. 

Pause. 

9 How  long,  eternal  God!  how  long 
Shall  men  of  pride  blaspheme  ? 
Shall  saints  be  made  their  endless  song. 
And  bear  immortal  shame  ? 

10  Canst  thou  forever  sit  and  hear 
Thine  holy  name  profaned ; 
And  still  thy  jealousy  forbear, 
And  still  withhold  thine  hand? 

]  1  What  strange  deliverance  hast  thou 
In  ages  long  before  !  [shown 
And  now  no  other  God  we  own, 
No  other  god  adore. 

12  Thou  didst  divide  the  raging  sea 
By  thy  resistless  might, 

To  make  thy  tribes  a  wondrous  way. 
And  then  secure  their  flight. 

13  Is  not  the  world  of  nature  thine. 
The  darkness  and  the  day? 

Didst  thou  not  bid  the  morning  shine. 
And  mark  the  sun  his  way  ? 


14  Hath  not  thy  power  form'd  ev'ry  coast, 
And  set  the  earth  its  bounds, 

With  summer's  heat  and  winter's  frost, 
In  their  perpetual  rounds? 

15  And  shall  the  sons  of  earth  and  dust 
That  sacred  power  blaspheme  ? 

Will  not  thy  hand,  that  form'd  them  first. 
Avenge  thine  injured  name  ? 

16  Think  on  the  covenant  thou  hast  made, 
And  all  thy  words  of  love : 

Nor  let  the  birds  of  prey  invade 
Nor  vex  thy  mourning  dove. 

17  Our  foes  would  triumph  in  our  blooa 
And  make  our  hope  their  jest: 

Plead  thine  own  cause,  Almighty  God^ 
And  give  thy  cliild4*en  rest. 


A(\a        Psalm  83.   S.  M.  b 

Sutton,  Olmutz. 
A  ccmplaint  against  persecutors. 

AND  will  the  God  of  grace 
Perpetual  silence  keep  ? 
The  God  of  justice  hold  his  peace, 
And  let  his  vengeance  sleep? 

2  Behold,  what  cursed  snares 
The  men  of  mischief  spread  : 

The  men  that  hate  thy  saints,  and  thee 
Lift  up  their  threatening  head. 

3  Against  thy  hidden  ones 
Their  counsels  they  employ, 

And  malice,  with  her  watchful  eye, 
Pursues  them  to  destroy. 

4  The  noble  and  the  base 
Into  thy  pastures  leap  ; 

The  lion  and  the  stupid  ass 
Conspire  to  vex  thy  sheep. 

5  'Come,  let  us  join,'  they  cr}, 

*  To  root  them  from  the  ground, 

'  Till  not  the  name  of  saints  remain, 

*  Nor  memory  shall  be  found,' 

6  Awake,  Almighty  God, 
And  call  thy  wrath  to  mind; 

Give  them,  like  forests,  to  the  fire, 
Or  stubble  to  the  wind. 

7  Convince  their  madness.  Lord, 
And  make  them  seek  thy  name  ; 

Or  else  their  stubborn  rage  confound. 
That  they  may  die  in  shame. 

8  Then  shall  the  nations  know 
That  glorious,  dreadful  word, 

Jehovah  is  thy  name  alone, 
And  thou  the  sovereign  Lord. 


f 


4(37,  468 


ITS  SAFETY  AND  TRIUMPH. 


469,  470,  471 


AQ'7  Psalm  35.  1st  Part.  C.  M.  b 

^  •  Bangor,  Durham,  DedJiain. 

Prayer  and  faith  of  persecuted  saints ;  or,  impreca- 
tions mixed  with  charity. 

NOW  plead  my  cause,  Almighty  God, 
With  all  the  sons  of  strife  ; 
And  fight  against  the  men  of  blood. 
Who  fight  against  my  life. 

2  Drnw  out  thy  spear,  arid  stop  their  way, 

Lift  thine  avenging  rod ; 
But  to  my  soul  in  mercy  say, 
*I  am  thy  Saviour  God.' 

3  They  plant  their  snares  to  catcli  my  feet, 

And  nets  of  mischief  spread  ; 
Plunge  the  destroyers  in  the  pit 
That  their  own  hands  have  made. 

4  Let  fogs  and  darkness  hide  their  way. 

And  slippery  be  their  ground  ; 
Thy  wrath  shall  make  their  lives  a  prey. 
And  all  their  rage  confound. 

5  They  fly,  like  chaff  before  the  wind, 

Before  thine  angry  breath ; 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  behind 
Pursues  them  down  to  death. 

6  They  love  the  road  that  leads  to  hell ; 

Then  let  the  rebels  die, 
Whose  malice  is  implacable 
Against  the  Lord  on  high. 

7  But  if  thou  hast  a  chosen  few 

Among  that  impious  race. 
Divide  them  from  the  bloody  crew 
By  thy  surprising  grace. 

8  Then  will  I  raise  my  tuneful  voice 

To  make  thy  wonders  known ; 
In  their  salvation  I'll  rejoice. 
And  bless  thee  for  my  own. 

ACtfl   Psalm  14.  2d  Part.  C.  M.  [> 

tVFO  riympton,  Irish. 

The  folly  of  persecutors. 

ARE  sinners  now  so  senseless  grown. 
That  they  the  saints  devour  ? 
And  never  worship  at  thy  throne. 
Nor  fear  thine  awful  power? 

'2  Great  God !  appear  to  their  surprise  ; 
Reveal  thy  dreadful  name ; 
Let  them  no  more  thy  wrath  despise. 
Nor  turn  our  hope  to  shame. 

3  Dost  thou  not  dwell  among  the  just  ? 

And  yet  our  foes  deride, 
That  we  should  make  thy  name  our  trust 
Great  God !  confound  their  pride. 

4  0  that  the  joyful  day  were  come, 

To  finish  our  distress ! 
When  God  shall  bring  his  children  home, 
Our  songs  shall  never  cease 
13* 


469 


Psalm  53.    C.  M. 

York,  St.  Ann's. 
Victory  and  deliverance  from  persecution, 

A  RE  all  the  foes  of  Zion  fools  ? 

Who  thus  devour  her  saints? 
Do  they  not  know  her  Saviour  rules, 
And  pities  her  complaints? 

2  They  shall  be  seized  with  sad  surprise  ; 

For  God's  avenging  arm 
Scatters  the  bones  ot  them  that  rise 
To  do  his  children  harm. 

3  In  vain  the  sons  of  Satan  boast 

Of  armies  in  array; 
When  God  has  first  despised  their  host, 
They  fall  an  easy  prey. 

4  O  for  a  word  from  Z  ion's  King, 

Her  captives  to  restore ! 
Jacob  with  all  his  tribes  shall  sing, 
And  Judah  weep  no  more. 

THE  SAFETY,  DELIVERANCE  AND 
TRIUMPH  OF  THE  CHURCH. 

470  Psalm  135.  1st  Part.  L.  M.  # 

■  "  Danvers,  Rothweil. 

The  church  is  Ood^s  house  and  care. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  ;  exalt  his  name. 
While  in  his  holy  courts  ye  wait, 
Ye  saints,  that  to  his  house  belong, 
Or  stand  attending  at  his  gate. 

2  Praise  ye  the  Lord ;  the  Lord  is  good  • 
To  praise  his  name  is  sweet  employ, 
Israel  he  chose  of  old,  and  still 

His  church  is  his  peculiar  joy. 

3  The  Lord  himself  will  judge  his  saints  ; 
He  treats  his  servants  as  his  friends ; 
And  when  he  hears  their  sore  complaints, 
Repents  the  sorrows,  that  he  sends. 

4  Through  every  a.^e  the  Lord  declares 
His  name,  and  breaks  th'  oppressor's  rod, 
He  gives  his  sufferins^  servants  rest, 
And  will  be  known,  Th'  Almighty  God. 

5  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  who  taste  his  love ; 
People  and  priests,  exalt  his  name  ; 
Among  his  saints  he  ever  dwells  ; 
His  church  is  his  Jerusalem. 

471  Hymn  39.  :B.  1.  CM.  bori^ 

^  •  Dedharn,  St.  Ann's. 

God^s  tender  care  of  his  church. 

NOW  shall  my  inward  joys  arise. 
And  burst  into  a  song ; 
Almighty  love  inspires  my  heart, 
An^  pleasure  tunes  my  tongue. 

2  God,  on  his  thirsty  Zion  hill, 
Some  mercy  drops  has  thrown ; 
And  solemn  oaths  have  bound  his  love 
To  shower  salvation  down. 


472,  473 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 


474,  475 


3  Why  do  we  then  indulge  our  fears,  i 

Suspicions  and  complaints  ? 
Is  he  a  God,  and  shall  his  ^race 
Grow  weary  of  his  saints? 

4  Can  a  kind  woman  e'er  forget 

The  infant  of  her  womb, 
And  'mongst  a  thousand  tender  thoughts 
Her  suckling  have  no  room  ? 

5  *  Yet,'  saith  the  Lord,  '  should  nature 

change, 

*And  mothers  monsters  prove, 
*  Zion  still  dwells  upon  the  heart 

*  Of  everlasting  love. 

6*  Deep  on  the  palms  of  both  my  hands 

*  I  have  engraved  her  name; 

My  hands  shall  raise  her  ruin'd  walls, 
*And  build  her  broken  frame." 


472 


Hymn  8.   B.  1.   C.  M.  ^ 

Conway,  Peterboro,'  Irish. 
TTie  safety  and  protection  of  the  church, 

HOW  honourable  is  the  place 
Where  we  adoring  stand; 
Zion,  the  glory  of  the  earth. 
And  beauty  of  the  land! 

2  Bulwarks  of  mighty  grace  defend 

The  city  where  we  dwell ; 
The  walls,  of  strong  salvation  made, 
Defy  the  assaults  of  hell, 

3  Lift  up  the  everlasting  gates. 

The  doors  wide  open  fling; 
Enter,  ye  nations,  that  obey 
The  statutes  of  our  King. 

4  Here  shall  you  taste  unmingled  joys. 

And  live  m  perfect  peace : 
You  that  have  known  Jehovah's  name. 
And  ventured  on  his  grace. 

5  Trust  in  the  Lord,  forever  trust. 

And  banish  all  your  fears ; 
Strength  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  dAvells, 
Eternal  as  his  years. 

6  What  though  the  rebels  dwell  on  high. 

His  arm  shall  bring  them  low: 
Low  as  the  caverns  of  the  grave 
Their  lofty  heads  shall  bow. 

7  On  Babylon  our  feet  shall  tread 

In  that  rejoicing  hour; 
The  ruins  of  her  walls  shall  spread 
A  pavement  for  the  poor. 

470    Hymn  64.   B.  2.   L.  M.  # 

^  *  ^         lAiton,  Wells,  Hamburg. 

God  the  glory  and  defence  of  Zion. 

HAPPY  the  church,thou  sacred  place. 
The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace  ; 
Thine  holy  courts  are  his  abode. 
Thou  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 


474 


2  Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heavenly  warriors  waits  ; 
Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fix'd  on  his  counsels  and  his  love. 

3  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage  ; 
Against  his  throne  in  vain  they  rage  ; 
Like  rising  waves,  with  angry  roar, 
That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 

4  Then  let  our  souls  in  Zion  dwell, 
Nor  fear  the  wrath  of  Rome  and  hell ; 
His  arms  embrace  this  happy  ground, 
Like  brazen  bulwarks  built  around. 

5  God  is  our  shield,  and  God  our  sun ; 
Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run. 

On  us  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace,  ^ 
And  we  reflect  his  brightest  praise. 

Hymn  18.   B.  2.   L.  M. 

Blendon,  Shoel,  Enfield. 
The  ministry  of  angels. 

HIGH  on  a  hill  of  dazzling  light 
The  King  of  glory  spreads  his  seat, 
And  troops  of  angels,  stretch'd  for  flight, 
Stand  waiting  round  his  awful  feet. 

2  *  Go,'  saith  the  Lord,  *  my  Gabriel,  go, 

*  Salute  the  virgin's  fruitful  womb  ; 

'  Make  haste,  ye  cherubs,  down  below 
'  Sing  and  proclaim  the  Saviour  come. 

3  Here  a  bright  squadron  leaves  tlie  skies^ 
And  thick  around  Etisha  stands ; 
Anon  a  heavenly  soldier  flies, 

And  breaks  the  chains  from  Peter's  hands. 

4  Thy  winged  troops,  O  God  of  hosts. 
Wait  on  thy  wandering  church  below  ; 
Here  we  are  sailing  to  thy  coasts, 
Let  angels  be  our  convoy  too. 

5  Are  they  not  all  thy  servants,  Lord  ? 
At  thy  command  they  go  and  come ; 
With  cheerful  haste  obey  thy  word. 
And  guard  thy  children  to  their  home.*" 

A!7^  Psalm  46.  1st  Part.  L.M.  t 

*  •  Old  Hundred,  Chapel-Street. 

The  churches  safety  and  triumph  among  national 
desolations. 

jp^  OD  is  the  refuse  of  his  saints. 

When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade  ; 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints. 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurl'd  . 
Down  to  the  deep,  and  bury'd  there  ; 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world, 

Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar ;  , 
In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide. 
While  every  nation,  every  shore 
Trembles,  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide 


476,  477 


ITS  SAFETY  AND  TRIUMPH 


478,  47?' 


4  There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flow 
Supplies  the  city  of  our  God  ; 

Life,  love  and  joy  still  gliding  through, 
And  waterinsf  our  divine  abode. 

5  Ttiat  sacred  stream,  thine  holy  word, 
That  all  our  raging  fear  controls ! 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford. 
And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

C  Zion  enjoys  her  Monarch's  love, 
Secure  against  a  threatening  hour ; 
Nor  can  her  firm  foundations  move. 
Built  on  his  truth,  and  arm'd  with  power. 

Anfa  Psalm  46.   2d  Part.   L.  M.  ^ 

^  •  ^  Truro,  Enfield. 

God  fights  for  his  church. 

LET  Zion  in  her  King  rejoice,  [rise  ; 
Though  tyrants  rage,  and  kingdoms 
He  utters  his  almighty  voice. 
The  nations  melt,  the  tumult  dies. 

2  The  Lord  of  old  for  Jacob  fought, 
And  Jacob's  God  is  still  our  aid : 
Behold  the  works  his  hand  hath  wrought, 
What  desolations  he  hath  made  ! 

3  From  sea  to  sea,  through  all  the  shores. 
He  makes  the  noise  of  battle  cease ; 
When  from  on  hi^h  his  thunder  roars. 
He  awes  the  trenibling  v/orld  to  peace. 

1  He  breaks  the  bow,  he  cuts  the  spear. 
Chariots  he  burns  with  heavenly  flame  : 
Keep  silence,  all  the  earth,  and  hear 
The  sound  and  glory  of  his  name, 

5  *  Be  still,  and  learn  that  I  am  God, 
*ril  be  exalted  o'er  the  lands, 

*  I  will  be  known  and  fear'd  abroad, 

*  But  still  my  throne' in  Zion  stands.' 

6  O  Lord  of  hosts.  Almighty  King, 
While  we  so  near  thy  presence  dwell. 
Our  faith  shall  sit  secure,  and  sing 
Defiance  to  the  gates  of  hell. 


tr 


Anfnf     Hymn  28.   B.  I.    C.  M. 

V,  Wareham,  Arundel. 

77te  triumph  of  Christ  over  the  enemies  of  his  church. 

V^HAT  mighty  man,  or  mighty  God 
'  ^    Comes  travelling  in  state, 
Along  the  Idumean  road. 
Away  from  Bozrah's  gate  ? 

2  Tne  glory  of  his  robes  proclaims 

'Tis  some  victorious  King ; 
'Tis  I,  the  just,  the  Almighty  One, 
*That  your  salvation  bring.' 

3  Why,  mighty  Lord,  thy  samts  inquire, 

Why  tfiine  apparel  red  ? 
And  all  thy  vesture  stain'd  like  those, 
Who  in  the  wine-press  tread? 


4*1,  by  myself,  have  trod  the  press, 

*  And  crush'd  my  foes  alone  ; 

'  My  wrath  has  struck  the  rebels  dead, 

*  My  fury  stamp'd  them  down. 

5  *  'Tis  Edom's  blood  that  dies  my  robes 
'  With  joyful  scarlet  stains  ; 
*The  triumph  that  my  raiment  wears 

*  Sprung  from  their  bleeding  veins. 

6 '  Thus  shall  the  nations  be  destroy'd, 
'  That  dare  insult  my  saints  ; 
'  I  have  an  arm  to  avenge  their  wrongs, 
*An  ear  for  their  complaints.' 


478 


Hymn  29.   B.  1.   C.  M. 

Braintree,  Peterborough. 
The  triumph  of  Christ ;  or,  the  ruin  of  antichrist. 

*  T  LIFT  my  banners,'  saith  the  Lord, 

*  Where  antichrist  has  stood ; 
•*The  city  of  my  gospel  foes 
'Shall'be  a  field  of  blood. 

2  *  My  heart  has  studied  just  revenge, 

*  And  now  the  day  appears, 

*  The  day  of  my  redeom'd  is  come, 

'To  wipe  away  their  tears. 

3*  Quite  weary  is  my  patience  grown, 

*  And  bids  my  fury  go ; 

*  Swifl  as  the  lightning  it  shall  move^ 

*  And  be  as  fatal  too. 

4 '  I  call  for  helpers,  but  in  vain ; 

*  Then  has  my  g-ospel  none  ? 

'  Well,  mme  own  arm  has  might  enough 
'  To  crush  my  foes  alone. 

5 '  Slaughter  and  my  devouring  sword 
'  Shall  walk  the  streets  around, 

*  Babel  shall  reel  beneath  my  stroke, 

'  And  stagger  to  the  ground.' 

6  Thine  honours,  O  victorious  King ! 
Thine  own  right  hand  shall  raise. 
While  we  thine  awful  vengeance  sing. 
And  our  Deliverer  praise. 

AnfQ    Hymn  56.    B.  1.    C.  M.  :^ 

Abridge,  Christmas,  Marlow. 
The  song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb  ;  or,  Babylon  falling. 

"Vjl/^E  sing  the  glories  of  thy  love, 
'  ^    We  sound  thy  dreadful  name  : 
The  Christian  church  unites  the  songs 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

2  Great  God  !  how  wondrous  are  thy  works 

Of  vengeance  and  of  grace  ; 
Thou  King  of  saints.  Almighty  Lord, 
How  just  and  true  thy  ways ! 

3  Who  dares  refuse  to  fear  thy  name, 

Or  worship  at  thy  throne  ? 
Thy  judgments  speak  thy  holiness. 
Through  all  the  nations  known. 


480,  481,  482 


CHURCH  MEETINGS. 


483,  484 


4  Great  Babylon,  that  rules  the  earth, 

Drunk  with  the  martyrs'  blood. 
Her  crimes  shall  speedily  av/ake 
The  fury  of  our  God. 

5  The  cup  of  wrath  is  ready  mix'd. 

And  she  must  drink  the  dregs ; 
Strong-  is  the  Lord,  her  sov'reign  Judge, 
And  shall  fulfil  the  plagues. 


480 


Hymn  58.   B.  1.   L.  M. 

Sabaoth,  NaJitwicIi. 

The  devil  vanquished ;  or^  MichaePs  war  tcith  the 


or, 

dra<ro  71. 


LET  mortal  tongues  attempt  to  sing 
The  wars  of  heaven,  when  Michael 
stood 

Chief  general  of  th'  eternal  King, 
And  fought  the  battles  of  our  God. 

2  Against  the  dragon  and  his  host 
The  armies  of  the  Lord  prevail ; 

In  vain  they  rage,  in  vain  they  boast. 
Their  courage  sinks,  their  weapons  fail. 

3  Down  to  the  earth  was  Satan  thrown, 
Down  to  the  earth  his  legions  fell ; 
Then  was  the  trump  of  triumph  blown. 
And  shook  the  dreadful  deeps  of  hell. 

4  Now  is  the  hour  of  darkness  past, 
Christ  hath  assum'd  his  reigning  power ; 
Behold  the  great  accuser  cast 

Down  from  the  skies,  to  rise  no  more. 

5  'Twas  by  thy  blood,  immortal  Lamb, 
Thine  armies  trod  the  tempter  down ; 
'Twas  by  thy  word  and  powerful  name 
They  gain'd  the  battle  and  renown. 

6  Rejoice,  ye  heavens  ;  let  every  star 
Shine  with  new  glories  round  the  sky  ; 
Saints,  while  ye  sing  the  heavenly  war. 
Raise  your  Deliverer's  name  on  high. 


481 


Hymiv  59.   B.  1.   L.  M.  ^ 

Wells,  Shoel. 
Babylon  fallen. 

N  Gabriel's  hand  a  mighty  stone 
Lies,  a  fair  type  of  Babylon  : 

*  Prophets,  rejoice,  and  all  ye  saints, 

*  God  shall  avenge  your  long  complaints. 

2  He  said,  and,  dreadful  as  he  stood, 
He  sunk  the  mill-stone  in  the  flood : 

*  Thus  terribly  shall  Babel  fall : 
Thus,  and  no  more  be  found  at  all.' 


CHURCH  MEETINGS. 
4g2       Psalm  126.    C.  M. 


Parma,  St.  Martin's,  Archdale. 

The  joy  of  a  remarkable  conversion ;  or,  melancholy 
removed. 

WHEN  God  re  veal'd  his  gracious  name, 
And  changed  my  mournful  state, 


My  rapture  seem'd  a  pleasing  dream., 
The  grace  appear'd  so  great. 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change, 

And  did  thy  hand  confess ; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains, 
And  sung  surprising  grace. 

3  '  Great  is  the  work,'  my  neighbours  cry 'd, 

And  own'd  thy  power  divine  ; 
'  Great  is  the  work,'  my  heart  reply'd, 
'  And  be  the  glory  thine.' 

4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies, 

Can  give  us  day  for  night; 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 
To  rivers  of  delight. 

5  Let  those  that  sow  in  sadness  wait 

Till  the  fair  harvest  come,  | 
They  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  greatf 
And  shout  the  blessinofs  home. 

6  Though  seed  lie  bury'd  long  in  duster* 

It  shan't  deceive  their  hope  : 
The  precious  grain  can  ne'er  be  lost, 
For  grace  insures  the  crop. 


483 


Psalm  126.   L.  M. 

Shoel,  Truro. 
Surprising  deliverance. 

WHEN  God  restored  our  captive  stale 
Joy  was  our  song  and  grace  our  theme*^ 
The  grace  beyond  our  hopes  so  grej^t, 
That  joy  appear'd  a  painted  dream. 

2  The  scoffer  owns  thy  hand,  and  pays 
Unwilling  honours  to  thy  name  ; 
While  we  v/ith  pleasure  shout  thy  praise 
With  cheerful  notes  thy  love  proclaim 

3  When  we  review'd  our  dismal  fears, 
'Twas  hard  to  thiiyi  they'd  vanish  so 
With  God  we  left  our  flowing  tears 
He  makes  our  joys  like  rivers  flow. 

4  The  man  that  in  his  furrow'd  field 
His  scatter'd  seed  with  sadness  leaves 
Will  shout  to  see  the  harvest  yield 

A  welcome  load  of  joyful  sheaves. 

A^A  Psalm  34.    1st  Paut.    L.  M.  ^ 

All  Saints,  ^\nde. 
Ood''s  care  of  the  saints ;  or,  deliverance  by  prayfT  % 

IORD,  I  will  bless  thee  all  my  days, 
Thy  praise  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue 
My  soul  shall  glory  in  thy  grace, 
While  saints  rejoice  to  hear  the  song. 

2  Come,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 
Come,  let  us  all  exalt  his  name  : 
I  sought  th'  eternal  God,  and  he 
Has  not  exposed  my  hope  to  shame. 

3 1  told  him  all  my  secret  grief; 
My  secret  groaning  reach'd  his  eara  ; 
He  gave  my  inward  pains  relief, 
And  calm'd  the  tumult  of  my  fears 


485,  486 


CHURCH  MEETINGS. 


487,  458 


4  To  him  the  poor  lift  up  their  eyes, 
Their  faces  feel  the  heavenly  shine  ; 
A  beam  of  mercy  from  the  skies 
Fills  them  v/ith  light  and  joy  divine. 

5  His  holy  angels  pitch  their  tents 
Around  the  men  that  serve  the  Lord  : 
O  fear  and  love  him,  all  his  saints. 
Taste  of  his  grace,  and  trust  his  word  ! 

6  The  wild  young  lions,  pinch'd  with  pain 
And  hunger,  roar  through  all  the  wood ; 
But  none  shall  seek  the  Lord  in  vain, 
Nor  want  supplies  of  real  good. 

dQ^  Psalm  34.  1st  Part.  C.  M.  ^ 

York,  Baiby. 
Prayer,  and  praise  for  eminent  deliverance. 

I'LL  bless  the  Lord  from  day  to  day  ; 
How  good  are  all  his  ways  ! 
Ye  humble  souls,  that  use  to  pray. 
Come,  help  my  lips  to  praise* 

2  Smg,  to  the  honour  of  his  name. 

How  a  poor  sufferer  cry'd ; 
Nor  was  his  hope  exposed  to  shame, 
Nor  was  his  suit  deny'd. 

3  When  threatening  sorrows  round  me 

And  endless  fears  arose,  [stood. 
Like  the  loud  billows  of  a  flood, 
Redoubling  all  my  woes ; 

41  told  the  Lord  my  sore  di*stress, 
With  heavy  groans  and  tears ; 
Pie  gave  my  sharpest  torments  ease. 
And  silenced  all  my  fears.  . 

Pause. 

5  [O  sinners !  come  and  taste  his  love. 

Come,  learn  his  pleasant  ways ; 
And  let  your  own  experience  prove 
The  sweetness  c#his  grace. 

6  He  bids  his  angels  pitch  their  tents 

Round  where  his  children  dwell ; 
•What  ills  their  heavenly  care  prevents 
No  earthly  tongue  can  tell.] 

7  [O  love  the  Lord,  ye  saints  of  his ; 

His  eye  regards  the  just ; 
How  richly  l^est  their  portion  is, 
Who  make  the  Lord  their  trust! 

8  Young  lions,  pinch'd  with  hunger,  roar, 

And  famish  in  the  wood; 
But  God  supplies  his  holy  poor 
With  every  needful  good.] 

AQQ  Psalm  66.  2d  Part.  CM.  ^ 

Loudon,  Braintree. 
Praise  to  God  for  hearing  prayer. 

jV  O W  shall  my  solemn  vows  be  paid 

To  that  Almighty  Power, 
Who  heard  the  long  requests  I  made 
In  my  distressful  hour. 


2  My  lips  and  cheerful  heart  prepare 

To  make  his  mercies  known ; 
Come,  ye  that  fear  my  God,  and  hear 
The  wonders  he  hath  done. 

3  When  on  my  head  huge  sorrows  fell, 

I  sought  his  heavenly  aid  ; 
He  saved  my  sinking  soul  from  hell, 
And  death's  eternal  shade. 

4  If  sin  lay  cover'd  in  my  heart. 

While  prayer  employ'd  my  tongue 
The  Lord  had  shown  me  no  regard. 
Nor  I  his  praises  sung. 

5  But  God  (his  name  be  ever  blest) 

Hath  set  my  spirit  free, 
Nor  turn'd  from  him  my  poor  request, 
Nor  turn'd  his  heart  from  me. 

/|Q7  Psalm  106.  1st  Part.  L.  M.  ^ 

•  Enfield,  Wells. 

Praise  to  Ood ;  or,  comviunion  lolth  saints. 

TO  God  the  great,  the  ever  bless'd. 
Let  songs  of  honour  be  address'd  ; 
His  mercy  firm  forever  stands  ; 
Give  him  the  thanks  his  love  demands. 

2  Who  knows  the  wonders  of  thy  ways  ? 
Who  shall  fulfil  thy  boundless  praise  ? 
Blest  are  the  souls  that  fear  thee  still, 
And  pay  their  duty  to  thy  will. 

3  Remember  what  thy  mercy  did 
For  Jacob's  race,  thy  chosen  seed  ; 
And  with  the  same  salvation  bless 
The  meanest  suppliant  of  thy  grace. 

4  O  may  I  see  thy  tribes  rejoice. 

And  aid  their  triumphs  with  my  voice 
This  is  my  glory.  Lord,  to  be 
Join'd  to  thy  samts,  and  near  to  thee. 

4QQ   Psalm  102.  2d  Part.  C.  M.  :^ 

^kJkJ    Clarendon,  Svvaiivvick,  St.  Ann's. 
Prayer  heard,  and  Zion  restored. 

LET  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice ! 
Behold  the  promised  hour! 
Her  God  hath  heard  her  mourning  voice, 
And  comes  t'  exalt  his  power. 

2  Her  dust  and  ruins  that  remain 

Are  precious  in  our  eyes ; 
Those  ruins  shall  be  built  again, 
And  all  that  dust  shall  rise. 

3  The  Lord  will  raise  Jerusalem, 

And  stand  in  glory  there  ; 
Nations  shall  bow  before  his  name. 
And  kings  attend  with  fear. 

4  Pie  sits  a  sovereign  on  his  throne, 

With  pity  in  his  eyes : 
He  hears  the  dyin^  prisoners  groan, 
And  sees  their  sighs  arise. 

5  He  frees  the  souls  condemn'd  to  death : 

And,  when  his  saints  complain. 


489,  490 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 


491,  492 


It  shan't  be  said,  that  praying  breath 

Was  ever  spent  in  vain. 
G  This  shall  be  known  when  we  are  dead. 

And  left  on  long  record, 
That  ages  yet  unborn  may  read. 

And  trust  and  praise  the  Lord. 

PRAYER  AND  PRAISE  FOR 
THE  ENLARGEMENT  OF 
THE  CHURCH : 

OR, 

MISSIOJVARY  MEETIJVGS. 
/IQQ  Psalm  72.    1st  Part.    L.  M.  ^ 

*±(DO  q,j1  Hundred,  Sharon. 

The  kingdom  of  Christ. 

RE  AT  God,  whose  universal  sway 
The  known  and  unknown  worlds  obey, 
Now  give  the  kingdom  to  thy  Son, 
Extend  his  powder,  exalt  his  throne. 

2  Thy  sceptre  well  becomes  his  hands  ; 
All  heaven  submits  to  his  commands  ; 
His  justice  shall  avenge  the  poor. 
And  pride  and  rage  prevail  no  more. 

3  With  power  he  vindicates  the  just. 
And  treads  the  oppressor  in  the  dust; 
His  worship  and  his  fear  shall  last. 
Till  hours,  and  years,  and  time  be  past. 

4  As  rain  on  meadows  newly  mown. 
So  shall  he  send  his  influence  down ; 
His  grace  on  fainting  souls  distils. 
Like  heavenly  dew  on  thirsty  hills. 

5  The  heathen  lands,  that  lie  beneath 
The  shades  of  overspreading  death, 
Revive  at  his  first  dawning  light. 
And  deserts  blossom  at  the  sight. 

6  The  saints  shall  flourish  in  his  days, 
Drcss'd  in  the  robes  of  joy  and  praise  : 
Peace,  like  a  river,  from  his  throne 
Shall  flow  to  nations  yet  unknown. 

AQO  Psalm  72.   2d  Part.   L.  M.  ^ 

^UVJ         Dunstan,  Blendon,  Enfield. 

Chrisfs  kingdom  anions'  i^^f^  O entiles. 

JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run: 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore. 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  [Behold  !  the  islands,  with  their  kings. 
And  Europe  her  best  tribute  brings  ; 
From  north  to  south  the  princes  meet, 
To  pay  their  homage  at  his  feet. 

3  There  Persia,  glorious  to  behold, 
There  India  shines  in  Eastern  gold ; 
And  barbarous  nations,  at  his  word, 
Submit,  and  bow,  and  own  their  Lord.] 

4  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  his  head ; 


His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

5  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

6  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest. 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

7  [Where  he  displays  his  healing  power, 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more; 
In  him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 
More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 

8  Let  every  creature  rise,  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King  ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again. 
And  earth  repeat  the  long  Amen.] 

AM         Psalm  45.    C.  M. 

Abridge,  Arundel. 
TJie  personal  glories  a.nd  government  of  Christ. 

I'LL  speak  the  honours  of  my  King : 
His  form  divinely  fair ; 
None  of  the  sons  of  mortal  race 
May  with  the  Lord  compare. 

2  Sweet  is  thy  speech,  and  heav'nly  grace 

Upon  thy  lips  is  shed: 

Thy  God  with  blessings  infinite 

Hath  crown'd  thv  sacred  head. 

.1 

3  Gird  on  thy  sword,  victorious  Prince . 

Ride  with  majestic  sway ; 
Thy  terrors  shall  strike  through  thy  foes 
And  make  the  world  obey. 

4 Thy  throne,  O  God,  forever  stands: 
Thy  word  of  grace  shall  prove 
A  peaceful  sceptr*  in  thy  hands, 
To  rule  thy  saints  by  love. 

5  Justice  and  truth  attend  thee  still, 
But  mercy  is  thy  choice ; 
And  God,  thy  God,  thy  soul  shall  fill 
With  most  peculiar  joys. 

4Q2  ^^^^^^  45.    1st  Part.   L.  M. 

^tji^  Dunstan,  Sharon. 

The  frlory  of  Christ,  and  power  of  his  gospel 

NOW  be  my  heart  inspired  to  sing 
The  glories  of  my  Saviour  King, 
Jesus  the  Lord,  how  heavenly  fair 
His  form !  how  bright  his  beauties  are! 

2  O'er  all  the  sons  of  human  race 
He  shines  with  a  superior  grace  ; 
Love  from  his  lips  divinely  flows, 
And  blessings  all  his  state  compose ! 

3  Dress  thee  in  arms,  most  mighty  Lord 
Gird  on  the  terror  of  thy  sword ! 

In  majesty  and  glory  ride. 

With  truth  and  meekness  at  tliy  side. 


493,  494   PRAYER  AND  PRAISE  FOR  ITS  ENLARGEMENT.  495,  496 


4  Thine  anger,  like  a  pointed  dart, 
Shall  pierce  the  foes  of  stubborn  heart : 
Or  words  of  mercy,  kind  and  sweet, 
Shall  melt  the  rebels  at  thy  feet. 

5  Thy  throne,  O  God,  forever  stands, 
Grace  is  the  sceptre  in  thy  hands ; 
Thy  laws  and  works  are  just  and  right, 
Justice  and  grace  are  thy  delight. 

6  God,  thine  own  God  hath  richly  shed 
His  oil  of  gladness  on  thy  head. 

And  with  his  sacred  Spirit  blest 
His  first-born  Son  above  the  rest. 

/lOQ  Psalm  110.  1st  Part.  L.  M.  ^ 

'±fj^9         Islington,  Portugal,  Slade. 

Christ  exalted,  and  multitudes  converted;   or,  the 
success  of  the  gospel. 

rilHUS  the  eternal  Father  spake 

To  Christ  the  Son : '  Ascend  and  sit 

*  At  my  right  hand,  till  I  shall  make 
'  Thy  foes  submissive  at  thy  feet. 

2 '  From  Zion  shall  thy  ivord  proceed  ; 
'  Thy  -word,  the  sceptre  in  thy  hand, 

*  Shall  make  the  hearts  of  rebels  ♦)leed, 
'  And  bow  their  wills  to  thy  command. 

3  '  That  day  shall  show  thy  power  is  great, 
'  When  saints  shall  flock  with  willing 

minds, 

*  And  sinners  crowd  thy  temple-gate, 
'  Where  holiness  in  beauty  shines.' 

4  O  blessed  power !  O  glorious  day ! 
What  a  large  victory  shall  ensue  ! 
And  converts  who  thy  grace  obey, 
Exceed  the  drops  of  morning  dew. 

AOA  Psalm  110.  2d  Part.  L.  M.  # 

Portugal,  Pvothwell. 
The  kingdom  and  j^iesthood  of  Christ^ 

ri^HUS  the  great  Lord  of  earth  and  sea 
Spake  to  his  Son,  and  thus  he  swore ; 
'  Eternal  shall  thy  priesthood  be, 
'  And  change  from  hand  to  hand  no  more. 

2 '  Aaron  and  all  his  sons  must  die  ; 

*  But  everlasting  life  is  thine, 

*  To  save  forever  those  that  fly 

'  For  refuge  from  the  wrath  divine. 

3  *  By  me  Melchisedek  Avas  made 

'  On  earth  a  king  and  priest  at  once  ; 

*  And  thou,  my  heavenly  Priest,  shalt 

plead, 

*  And  thou, my  King,  snalt  rule  my  sons.' 

4  Jesus,  the  priest,  ascends  his  throne, 
While  counsels  of  eternal  peace, 
Between  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Proceed  with  honour  and  success. 

5  Through  the  whole  earth  his  reign  shall 

spread, 

And  crush  the  powers  that  dare  rebel ; 


Then  shall  he  judge  the  rising  dead, 
And  send  the  guilty  world  to  hell. 
6  Though  while  he  treads  his  glorious  v.^ay, 
He  drinks  the  cup  of  tears  and  blood, 
The  sufferings  of  that  dreadful  day 
Shall  but  advance  him  near  to  God. 

Aa^       Psalm  110.    CM.  ^ 

^^JfJ  Blandford,  Clifford. 

Christ's  Idugdom  and  priesthood. 

J ESUS,  our  Lord,  ascend  thy  throne, 
And  near  thy  Father  sit: 
In  Zion  shall  thy  power  be  known, 
And  make  thy  foes  submit. 

2  What  wonders  shall  thy  gospel  do! 

Thy  converts  shall  surpass 
The  numerous  drops  of  morning  dew, 
And  own  thy  sovereign  grace. 

3  God  hath  pronounced  a  firm  decree, 

Nor  changes  what  he  swore ; 
*  Eternal  shall  thy  priesthood  be, 
*When  Aaron  is  no  more. 

4  ^  Melchisedek,  that  wondrous  priest, 

'  That  king  of  high  degree, 
*That  holy  man,  who  Abrah'm  blest, 
'  Was  but  a  type  of  thee.' 

5  Jesus  our  priest  forever  lives 

To  plead  for  us  above ; 
Jesus  our  king  forever  gives 
The  blessings  of  his  love. 

6  God  shall  exalt  his  glorious  head, 

And  his  high  throne  maintain ; 
Shall  strike  the  powers  and  princes  dead 
Who  dare  oppose  his  reign. 

Aaa     Hymn  50.   B.  1.   C.  M.  44: 

^tJ\J         Baldwin,  Arundel,  Bray. 

The  song  of  Zacharias,  and  the  message  of  John  the 
Baptist  ;  or,  liglit  and  salvation  by  Jesus  Christ. 

NOW  be  the  God  of  Israel  bless'd, 
Who  makes  his  truth  appear ; 
His  mighty  hand  fulfils  his  word, 
And  all  the  oaths  he  sware. 

2  Now  he  bedews  old  David's  root 

With  blessings  from  the  skies ; 
He  makes  the  branch  of  promise  grow 
The  promised  horn  arise. 

3  [John  was  the  prophet  of  the  Lord, 

To  go  before  his  face  ; 
The  herald  which  our  Saviour  God 
Sent  to  prepare  his  ways. 

4  He  makes  the  great  salvation  known. 

He  speaks  of  pardon'd  sins ; 
While  grace  divine,  and  heavenly  love. 
In  its  own  glory  shines. 

5 '  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,'  he  cries, 
*That  takes  our  guilt  away 


497,  498,  499  CIRCUMCISION 


AND  BAPTISM. 


500,  501,  50J 


*I  saw  the  Spirit  o'er  his  head 
'  On  his  baptizing  day.]" 

G'Be  every  vale  exalted  high, 

*  Sink  every  mountain  low  ; 

*  The  proud  must  stoop,  and  humble 

'  Shall  his  salvation  know,  [souls 

7  *  The  heathen  realms  with  Israel's  land 

'  Shall  join  in  sweet  accord  ; 
'  And  all  thit's  born  of  man  shall  see 
'  The  glory  of  the  Lord. 

8  *  Behold  the  Morning  Star  arise, 

'  Ye  that  in  darkness  sit ; 

*  He  marks  the  path  that  leads  to  peace, 

'  And  guides  our  doubtful  feet.' 

AQJ     Hymn  21.   B.  1.   C.  M.  # 

Arlington,  Christmas,  Lanesboro'. 

j1  vision  iif  the  kingdom  of  Christ  among  men. 

LO,  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 
To  our  believing  eyes! 
The  earth  and  seas  are  pass'd  away. 
And  the  old  rolling  skies. 

2  From  the  third  heaven,  where  God 

That  holy,  happy  place,  [resides. 
The  New  Jerusalem  comes  down, 
Adorn'd  with  shining  grace. 

3  Attending  angels  shout  for  joy, 

And  the  bright  armies  sing, 

*  Mortals,  behold  the  sacred  seat 

'  Of  your  descending  King. 

4 'The  God  of  glory  down  to  men 

*  Removes  his  blest  abode  ; 

'  Men,  the  dear  objects  of  his  grace, 
'  And  he,  the  loving  God. 

5  *  His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears 

*  From  every  weeping  eye  ;  [fears, 
'  And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and 

'And  death  itself  shall  die.' 

6  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  O  how  long 

Shall  this  bright  hour  delay  ? 
Fly  swifter  round,  ye  wheels  of  time, 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

JQO~     Psalm  117.   C.  M.  S 

±£70   Wareliam,  Rochester,  Tallin'  Chant. 
Praise  to  Ood  from  all  nations. 

ALL  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord, 
Each  with  a  different  tongue  ; 
In  every  language  learn  his  word. 
And  let  his  name  be  sung. 
2  His  mercy  reigns  through  every  land : 
Proclaim  his  grace  abroad ; 
Forever  firm  his  truth  shall  stand: 
Praise  ye  the  faithful  God. 

Psalm  117.    L.  M.  ^ 

Denbigh,  Old  Hundred,  Enfield. 
IVie  same. 

FROM  all  that  dAvell  below  the  skies, 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  ; 


Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 
2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord  ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word ;  [shore, 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 


50()        Psalm  117.   S.  M.  # 

Clapton,  Sutton. 
IVie  same. 

rpHY  name,  Almighty  Lord, 

Shall  sound  through  distant  lands; 
Great  is  thy  grace,  and  sure  thy  word, 
Thy  truth  forever  stands. 

2   Far  be  thine  honours  spread, 
And  long  thy  praise  endure. 
Till  morning  light  and  evening  shade 
Shall  be  exchanged  no  more. 


CIRCUMCISION  AND  BAPTISM. 


50t 


4t 


Hymn  52.   B.  1.   L.  M. 

Ellenthorpe,  Eaton. 
Baptism. 

''T^WAS  the  commission  of  our  Lord, 
'  Go,  teach  the  nations,  and  baptize. 
The  nations  have  received  the  word 
Since  he  ascended  to  the  skies. 

2  He  sits  upon  the  eternal  hills. 
With  grace  and  pardon  in  his  hands, 
And  sends  his  covenant,  with  the  seals. 
To  bless  the  distant  Gentile  lands. 

3'  Repent,  and  be  baptized,'  he  saith, 
'  For  the  remission  of  your  sins  ;' 
And  thus  our  sense  assists  our  faith, 
And  shows  us  wh|.t  his  gospel  means. 

4  Our  souls  he  washes  in  his  blood. 
As  water  makes  the  body  clean  ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  from  our  God 
Descends  like  purifying  rain. 

5  Thus  we  engage  ourselves  to  thee. 
And  seal  our  covenant  with  the  Lord; 
O  may  the  great  Eternal  Three 
In  heaven  our  solemn  vows  record ! 


^A9   Hymn  122.   B.  1.   L.  M.  ^ 

U\J^  97th  Psalm,  Hague. 

Believers  buried  with  Christ  in  baptism. 

DO  we  not  know  that  solemn  word. 
That  we  are  bury'd  with  the  Lord ; 
Baptized  into  his  death,  and  then 
Put  off  the  body  of  our  sin  ? 
2  Our  souls  receive  diviner  breath, 
Raised  from  corruption,  guilt  and  deathi 
So  from  the  grave  did  Christ  arise. 
And  lives  to  God  above  the  skies.  <^ 


503,  504,  505 


CIRCUMCISION  AND  BAPTISM. 


506,  507,  508 


3  No  more  let  sin  nor  Satan  reign 
Over  our  mortal  flesh  again  ; 
The  various  lusts  we  served  before 
Shall  have  dominion  now  no  more. 


503 


Hymn  113.   B.  1.   C.  AI.  # 

Waieliam,  Arlington. 
jlbraliam^s  blessing'  on  the  Oentiles. 

HOW  large  the  promise  !  how  divine 
To  Abrah'm  and  his  seed ! 
'I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  and  thine, 
'  Supplying  all  their  need.' 

2  The  words  of  his  extensive  love 
From  age  to  age  endure ; 
The  Angel  of  the  covenant  proves, 
And  seals  the  blessing  sure. 

*^  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms. 
To  our  great  fathers  given ; 
He  takes  young  children  to  his  arms. 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

4 Our  God,  how  faithful  are  his  ways! 
His  love  endures  the  same ; 
Nor  from  the  promise  of  his  graca 
Blots  out  the  cliildren's  name. 

KC\A     Hymn  114.   B.  1.    C.  M.  # 

fjyj^  Christmas,  Litchfield. 

The  same. 

GENTILES  by  nature,  we  belong 
To  the  wild  olive  wood; 
Grace  takes  us  from  the  barren  tree, 
And  grafts  us  in  the  good. 

2  With  the  same  blessings,  grace  endows 

The  Gentile  and  the  Jew  ; 
If  pure  and  holy  be  the  root. 
Such  are  the  branches  too. 

3  Then  let  the  children  of  the  saints 

Be  dedicate  to  God ; 
Pour  out  thy  Spirit  on  them.  Lord, 
And  wash  them  in  thy  blood. 

4  Thus  to  the  parents  and  their  seed 

Shall  thy  salvation  come. 
And  numerous  households  meet  at  last 
In  one  eternal  home. 

5Q5     Hymn  121.   B.  1.  CM. 

tJXjtJ      Covington,  Vfareham,  Bedford. 
Children  devoted  to  God. 

THUS  saith  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 
'  I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  ; 
'  I'll  bless  thy  numerous  race,  and  they 
'  Shall  be  a  seed  for  me.' 

2  Abrah'm  believed  the  promised  grace, 

And  gave  his  son  to  God; 
But  water  seals  the  blessing  now, 
That  once  was  seal'd  with  blood. 

3  Thus  Lydia  sanctified  her  house, 

When  she  received  the  word ; 
14 


Thus  the  belie vmg  jailer  gave 
His  household  to  the  Lord. 

4  Thus  later  saints,  eternal  King, 
Thine  ancient  truth  embrace  ; 
To  thee  their  infant  oflTspring  bring, 
And  humbly  claim  the  grace. 

^f\a   Hymn  134.   B.  2.   C.  M.  ^ 

Swanwick,  Irish. 
Circumcision  abolished. 

THE  promise  was  divinely  free, 
Extensive  was  the  grace  ; 
'I  will  the  God  of  Abrah'm  be, 
'  And  of  his  numerous  race.' 

2  He  said  —  and  with  a  bloody  seal 

Confirmed  the  words  he  spoke ; 
Long  did  the  sons  of  Abrah'm  feel 
The  sharp  and  painful  yoke. 

3  Till  God's  own  Son,  descending  low, 

Gave  his  own  flesh  to  bleed; 
And  Gentiles  taste  the  blessing  now, 
From  the  hard  bondage  freed. 

4  The  God  of  Abrah'm  claims  our  praise  ; 

His  promises  endure  ; 
And  Christ  the  Lord,  in  gentler  ways. 
Makes  the  salvation  sure. 


^07    Hymn  127.   B.  2.   L.  M. 

•  Rothwell,  Luton. 

Circumcision  and  baptism. 


^T^HUS  did  the  sons  of  Abrah'm  pass 
Under  the  bloody  seal  of  grace  ; 
The  young  disciples  bore  the  yoke. 
Till  Christ  the  painful  bondage  broke. 

2  By  milder  ways  doth  Jesus  prove 
His  Father's  covenant,  and  his  love  ; 
He  seals  to  saints  his  glorious  grace, 
And  not  forbids  their  infant  race. 

3  Their  seed  is  sprinkled  with  his  blood, 
Their  children  set  apart  for  God ; 

His  Spirit  on  their  offspring  shed. 
Like  water  poured  upon  the  head. 

4  Let  every  saint,  with  cheerful  voice. 
In  this  large  covenant  rejoice  ; 
Young  children  in  their  early  days 
Shall  give  the  God  of  Abrah'm  praise. 


508 


Hymn  141.   B.  2.   C.  M.  *t 

Franklin,  Peterborough. 

Faith  assisted  by  sense  :  or,  preaching,  baptism,  and 
the  Lord's  Supper. 

MY  Saviour  God,  my  sovereign  Prince 
Reigns  far  above  the  skies ; 
But  brings  his  graces  down  to  sense 
And  helps  my  faith  to  rise. 

2  Mine  eyes  and  ears  shall  bJess  his  name. 
•They  read  and  hear  his  word ; 


509,  510 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 


511,  512 


My  touch  and  taste  shall  do  the  same. 
When  they  receive  the  Lord. 

3  Baptismal  water  is  design'd 

To  seal  his  cleansing  grace  ; 
While  at  his  feast  of  bread  and  wine 
He  gives  his  saints  a  place. 

4  But  not  the  waters  of  a  flood 

Can  make  my  flesh  so  clean 
As  by  his  Spirit  and  his  blood 
He'll  wash  my  soul  from  sin. 

5  Not  choicest  meats  nor  noblest  wmes 

So  much  my  heart  refresh,  • 
As  when  my  faith  goes  through  the  signs, 
And  feeds  upon  his  flesh. 

G  I  love  the  Lord,  who  stoops  so  low, 
To  give  his  word  a  seal ; 
But  the  rich  grace  his  hands  bestow 
Exceeds  the  fiofures  still. 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 
Hymn  1.    B.  3.   L.  M.  b 

Danvers,  Windham. 
The  Lord's  Supper  instituted. 

'm  WAS  on  that  dark,that  doleful  night, 
When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight. 
And  friends  betray'd  him  to  his  foes  : 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began. 
He  took  the  bread,  and  bless'd,  and  brake  ; 
What  love  through  all  his  actions  r^n  ! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake  ' 

3 '  This  IS  my  body  broke  for  sin  ; 

*  Receive  and  eat  the  living  food 
Then  took  the  cup,  and  bless'd  the  wine ; 

*  'Tis  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood.' 

i  [For  us  his  flesh  with  nails  was  torn. 
He  bore  the  scourge,  he  felt  the  thorn ; 
And  justice  pour'd  upon  liis  head 
Its  heavy  vengeance  in  our  stead.] 

5  [  For  us  his  vital  blood  was  spilt. 
To  buy  the  pardon  of  our  guilt ; 
When  for  black  crimes  of  biggest  size 
He  gave  his  soul  a  sacrifice.] 

6 '  Do  this,'  he  cried, '  till  time  shall  end, 
'  In  memory  of  your  dying  Friend ; 
'  Meet  at  my  table,  and  record 

*  The  love  of  your  departed  Lord.' 

7  [Jesus  !  thy  feast  we  celebrate,  - 
We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name, 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb.] 


510     Hymn  2.   B.  3.   S.  M. 

Oliriutz,  Watchman. 
Commiivinn  with  Christ,,  and  with  saints, 

[  TESUS  invites  his  saints 

To  meet  around  his  board : 


Here  pardon'd  rebels  sit,  and  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord. 

2  For  food  he  gives  his  flesh; 
He  bids  us  drink  his  blood: 

Amazing  favour!  matchless  grace 
Of  our  descending  God  !j 

3  This  holy  bread  and  wine 
Maintain  our  fainting  breath, 

Bi'-  union  vith  our  living  Lord, 
And  int^  rest  in  his  death. 

4  Our  hetiivenly  Father  calls 
Christ  and  his  members  one: 

We  the  young  children  of  his  love, 
And  he  the  first-born  Son. 

>   We  are  but  several  parts 
Of  the  same  broken  bread! 

One  body  hath  its  several  limbs, 
But  Jesus  is  the  head. 

6   Let  all  our  powers  be  join'd 
His  glorious  name  to  raise  ; 
Pleasure  and  love  fill  every  mind, 
And  every  voice  be  praise. 


51 


Hymn  3.   B.  3.   C.  M.  # 

Swanwick,  Irish. 

The  JVew  Testament  in  the  blood  of  Christ ;  or,  the 
new  covenant  sealed. 

'HHHE  promise  of  my  Father's  love 
'  Shall  stand  forever  good,' 
He  said — and  gave  his  soul  to  death, 
And  seal'd  the  grace  with  blood. 

2  To  this  dear  covenant  of  thy  word 

I  set  my  worthless  name ; 
I  seal  th'  engagement  to  my  Lord, 
And  make  my  humble  claim. 

3  The  light,  and  strength,  and  pardoning 

And  glory  shall  be  mine  ;  [grace, 
My  life  and  soul,  my  heart  and  flesh, 
And  all  my  powers  are  thine. 

41  call  that  legacy  my  own, 
Which  Jesus  did  bequeath ; 
'Twas  purchased  with-  a  dying  groan, 
And  ratify'd  in  death. 

5  Sweet  is  the  memory  of  his  name. 
Who  bless'd  us  in  his  will. 
And  to  his  testament  of  love 
Made  his  own  life  the  seal. 


512 


Hymn  4.   B.  3.   C.  M.  # 

Bedford,  Abridge. 

Christ^ s  dying  love;  or^  our  pardon  bought  at  a 
dear  price. 

OW  condescending  and  how  kind 
Was  God's  eternal  Son! 
Our  misery  reach'd  his  heavenly  mind. 
And  pity  brought  him  down. 
2  [When  justice,  by  our  sins  provoked. 
Drew  forth  its  dreadful  sw^ord. 


513 


THE  LORD' 


S  SUPPER. 


514,  515,  51b' 


He  gave  his  soul  up  to  the  stroke, 

Without  a  murmuring  word.] 
*6  [He  sunk  beneath  our  heavy  woes, 

To  raise  us  to  his  throne  ; 
There's  ne'er  a  gift  his  hand  bestows. 

But  cost  his  heart  a  groan.] 
•tThis  was  compassion  like  a  God, 

That  when  the  Saviour  knew 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood, 

His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 

5  Now,  though  he  reigns  exalted  high, 

His  love  IS  still  as  great: 
Well  he  remembers  Calvary, 
Nor  lets  his  saints  forget. 

6  [Here  we  behold  his  bowels  roll 

As  kind  as  when  he  died. 
And  see  the  sorrows  of  his  soul 
Bleed  through  his  wounded  side.] 

7  [Here  we  receive  repeated  seals 

Of  Jesus'  dymg  love  ! 
Hard  is  the  wretch  that  never  feels 
One  soft  affection  move.] 

8  Here  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt, 

While  we  his  death  record, 
And,  with  our  joy  for  pardon'd  guilt, 
»^    Mourn  that  we  pierced  the  Lord. 


514 


513 


HymxN  5.   B.  3.   C.  M.  ^ 

York,  Arlington,  Franklin. 
Christ  the  bread  of  life. 

ET  us  adore  the  Eternal  Word, 
'Tis  he  our  souls  hath  fed: 
Thou  art  our  living  stream,  O  Lord, 
And  thou  the  immortal  bread. 

2  [The  manna  came  from  lower  skies. 

But  Jesus  from  above, 
Where  the  fresh  springs  of  pleasure  rise, 
And  rivers  flow  with  love. 

3  The  Jews,  the  fathers,  died  at  last. 

Who  ate  that  heavenly  bread : 
But  these  provisions  wJiich  we  taste, 
Can  rai^e  us  from  the  dead.] 

4  Bless'd  be  the  Lord,  who  gives  his  flesh 

To  nourish  dying  men; 
And  often  spreads  his  table  fresh. 
Lest  we  should  faint  again. 

5  Our  souls  shall  draw  their  heavenly 

breath 

While  Jesus  finds  supplies  ; 
Nor  shall  our  graces  sink  to  death, 
For  Jesus  never  dies. 

6  [Daily  our  mortal  flesh  decays, 

But  Christ,  our  life,  shall  come  ; 
His  unresisted  power  shall  raise 
Our  bodies  from  the  tomb.] 


Hymn  6.   B.  3.   L.  M.  ^ 

Dunstan,  Old  Hundred,  Hague. 
The  memorial  of  our  absent  Lord. 

JESUS  is  gone  above  the  skies. 
Where  our  weak  senses  reach  himnot; 
And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes. 
To  thrust  our  Saviour  from  our  thought 

2  He  knows  what  wandering  hearts  we 
Apt  to  forget  his  lovely  face,  [have, 
And,  to  refresh  our  minds,  he  gave 
These  kind  memorials  of  his  grace. 

3  The  Lord  of  life  this  table  spread 
With  his  own  flesh  and  dying  blood ; 
W e  on  the  rich  provision  feed. 

And  taste  the  wine,  and  bless  our  God. 

4  Let  sinful  sweets  be  all  forgot. 
And  earth  grow  less  in  our  .esteem  ; 
Christ  and  liis  love  fill  every  thought, 
And  faith  and  hope  be  fix'd  on  him. 

5  While  he  is  absent  from  our  sight, 
'Tis  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place, 
That  we  may  dAvell  in  heavenly  light, 
And  live  forever  near  his  face. 

6  [Our  eyes  look  upward  to  the  hills. 
Whence  our  returning  Lord  shall  come: 
We  wait  thy  chariot's  awful  wheels. 
To  fetch  our  longing  spirits  home.] 


515     Hymn  7.   B.  3.   L.  M.  b 

Danvers,  Munich.  ^ 
Crucifixion  to  the  world  by  the  cross  of  Christ. 

HEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss. 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it.  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 
Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God ! 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
1  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  , 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet? 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  [His  dying  crimson,  like  a  robe. 
Spreads  o'er  his  body  on  the  tree  ; 
Then  am  I  dead  t%  ah  the  globe, 
And  all  the  globe  is  dead  to  me.] 

5  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all ! 

51  ^     Hymn  8.   B.  3.   C.  M. 

Rochester,  St.  Ann's,  Lanesboro\ 
The  tree  of  life. 

COME,  let  us  jom  a  joyful  tune 
To  our  exalted  Lord, 


517 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 


516,  510 


Ye  saints  on  high,  around  his  throne. 
And  we  around  his  board. 

2  While  once  upon  this  lower  ground. 

Weary  and  faint  ye  stood. 
What  dear  refreshments  here  ye  found 
From  this  immortal  food ! 

3  The  tree  of  life,  that  near  the  throne 

In  heaven's  high  garden  grows. 
Laden  with  grace,  bends  gently  down 
Its  ever  smiling  bouofhs. 

4  [Hovering  among  the  leaves,  there  stands 

The  sweet  celestial  Dove ; 
And  Jesus  on  the  branches  hangs 
The  banner  of  his  love. 

5  'Tis  a  young  heaven  of  strange  delight 

While  in  his  shade  we  sit; 
His  fruit  is  pleasing  to  the  sight, 
And  to  the  taste  as  sweet. 

G  New  life  it  spreads  thro'  dying  hearts, 
And  cheers  the  droopinf^  mind ; 
Vigour  and  joy  the  juice  imparts, 
Without  a  sting  behind.] 

7  Now  let  the  flaming  weapon  stand, 

And  guard  all  Eden's  trees ; 
There's  ne'er  a  plant  in  all  that  land 
That  bears  such  fruits  as  these. 

8  Infinite  grace  our  souls  adore. 

Whose  wondrous  hand  has  made 
This  living  branch  of  sovereign  pov/er 
To  raise  and  heal  the  dead. 


517 

L 


Hymn  9.   B.  3.   S.  M, 

St.  Thomas,  Paddington. 
The  Spii'it,  the  water,  avd  the  blood. 

ET  all  our  tongues  be  one, 
To  praise  our  God  on  high. 
Who  from  his  bosom  sent  his  Son, 
To  fetch  us  strangers  nigh. 

2  Nor  let  our  voices  cease 

To  sing  the  Saviour's  name : 
Jesus,  the  ambassador  of  peace, 
How  cheerfully  he  came ! 

3  It  cost  him  cries  and  tears 
To  bring  us  near  to  God ; 

(ireat  was  our  debt,^and  he  appears 
To  make  the  payment  good. 

4  [My  Saviour's  pierced  side 
rour'd  out  a  double  flood; 

By  water  we  are  purify'd, 
And  pardon'd  by  the  blood. 

5  Infinite  was  our  guilt, 
But  he,  our  Priest,  atones; 

On  the  cold  ground  his  life  was  spilt. 
And  offer'd  with  his  groans.] 

6  Look  up,  my  soul,  to  him 
Whose  death  was  thy  desert, 


And  humbly  view  the  living  stream 
Flow  from  his  breaking  heart. 

7  There,  on  the  curbed  tree. 
In  dying  pangs  he  lies. 

Fulfils  his  Father's  great  decree, 
And  all  our  wants  supplies. 

8  Thus  the  Redeemer  came, 
By  water,  and  by  blood ; 

And  when  the  Spirit  speaks  the  same, 
We  feel  his  witness  good. 

9  While  the  Eternal  Three 
Bear  their  record  above. 

Here  I  believe  he  died  for  me, 
And  seal  my  Saviour's  love. 

10  [Lord,  cleanse  my  soul  from  sin. 
Nor  let  thy  grace  depart; 

^  Great  Comforter,  abide  within, 
And  witness  to  my  heart.] 


51 Q    Hymn  10.   B.  3.   L  M.  ^ 

Hague,  Uuito. 
Christ  crucified,  the  wisdom  and  power  of  God. 

NATURE  with  open  volume  stands. 
To  spread  her  Maker's  praise  abroad ; 
And  every  labour  of  his  hands 
Shows  something  worthy  of  a  God. 

2  But  in  tjie  grace  that  rescued  man, 
His  brightest  form  of  glory  shines  ; 
Here,  on  the  cross,  'tis  fairest  drawn 
In  precious  blood,  and  crimson  lines. 

3  [Here  his  whole  name  appears  complete, 
Nor  wit  can  guess,  nor  reason  prove. 
Which  of  the  letters  best  is  writ. 
The  power,  the  wisdom,  or  the  love.] 

4  Here  1  behold  his  inmost  heart. 
Where  grace  and  vengeance  strangely 

join; 

Piercing  his  Son  with  sharpest  smart. 
To  make  the  purchased  pleasures  mine 

5  O,  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross. 
Where  God  the  Saviour  lov'd  and  died  . 
Her  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws 
From  his  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  side 

6  I  would  forever  speak  his  name. 
In  sounds  to  mortal  ears  unknown  ; 
With  angels  join  to  praise  the  Lamb. 
And  worship  at  his  Fatlier's  throne. 


519 


Hymn  11.   B.  3.   C.  M. 

Covington,  Deyizes. 
Pardon  brouo-ht  to  ovr  senses 


LORD,  how  divine  thy  comforts  are  ! 
How  heavenly  is  the  place, 
Where  Jesus  spreads  the  sacred  feast 
Of  his  redeeming  grace ! 

2  There  the  rich  bounties  of  our  God 
And  sweetest  glories  shine ; 


520 


THE  LORD 


'S  SUPPER. 


521,  522 


There  Jesus  says  that  '  I  am  his, 
'And  my  Beloved's  mine.' 

3  *  Here,'  saith  the  kind  redeeming  Lord, 

And  shows  his  wounded  side, 

*  See  here  the  spring  of  all  your  joys, 

*  That  open'd  when  I  died !' 

4  [He  smiles,  and  cheers  my  mournful 

heart. 

And  tells  of  all  his  pain ; 

*  All  tliis,'  says  he,    I  bore  for  thee,' 

And  then  he  smiles  again.] 

5  What  shall  we  pay  our  heavenly  King 

For  grace  so  vast  as  this ! 
He  brings  our  pardon  to  our  eyes. 
And  seals  it  with  a  kiss. 

6  [Let  such  amazing  loves  as  these 

Be  sounded  all  abroad ; 
Such  favours  are  beyond  degrees, 
And  worthy  of  a  God.] 

7  [To  Him  who  wash'd  us  in  his  blood 

Be  everlasting  praise ; 
Salvation,  honour,  glory,  power, 
Eternal  as  his  days.] 


520 


Hymn  12.   B.  3.   L.  M.  ^ 

Old  Hundred,  Slade. 
The  gospd  feast. 

[TTOW  rich  are  \hy  provisions.  Lord! 

Thy  table  furnish'd  from  above  ! 
The  fruits  of  life  o'erspread  the  board. 
The  cup  o'erflows  with  heavenly  love. 

2  Thine  ancient  family,  the  Jews, 
Were  first  invited  to  the  feast : 
We  humbly  take  what  they  refuse. 
And  Gentiles  thy  salvation  taste. 

3  We  are  the  poor,  the  blind,  the  lame  ; 
And  help  was  far,  and  death  was  nigh ! 
But  at  the  gospel  call  we  came, 

And  every  want  received  supply. 

4  From  the  highway  that  leads  to  hell. 
From  paths  of  darkness  and  despair, 
Lord,  we  are  come,  with  thee  to  dwell. 
Glad  to  enjoy  thy  presence  here.] 

5  [What  shall  we  pay  th'  Eternal  Son, 
That  left  the  heaven  of  his  abode. 
And  to  this  wretched  earth  came  down. 
To  bring  us,  wanderers,  back  to  God  ? 

6  It  cost  him  death  to  save  our  lives  ; 
To  buy  our  souls  it  cost  his  own.; 
And  all  the  unknown  joys  he  gives 
Were  bought  with  agonies  unknown. 

7  Our  everlasting  love  is  due 

To  him  who  ransom'd  sinners  lost ; 
And  pity'd  rebels,  when  he  knew 
The  vast  expense  his  love  would  cost! 
14* 


521  Hymn  13.   B.  3.    C.  M.  ^ 

St.  Maitiji's,  Clirlstrnas,  Covington. 
JJivine  love  makinrr  a  fcaf^t^  nvd  calling  in  the  ffucsts 

ILJOW  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place, 

With  Christ  within  the  doors, 
While  everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores  ! 

2  Here  every  bowel  of  our  God 

With  soft  compassion  rolls  ; 
Here  peace  and  pardon,  bought  with  blood, 
Is  food  for  dying  souls. 

3  [While  all  our  hearts  and  all  our  songs 

Join  to  admire  the  feast, 
Each  of  us  cries,  with  thankful  tongues, 
*Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest? 

4  *  Why  was  1  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 

*  And  enter  while  there's  room, 
*When  thousands  make  a  wretched 
choice, 

'  And  rather  starve  than  come  ?'] 

5  'Twas  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast 

That  sweetly  forced  us  in ; 
Else  we  had  still  refused  to  taste, 
And  perish'd  in  our  sin. 

6  [Pity  the  nations,  O  our  God ; 

Constrain  tHe  earth  to  come ; 
Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad, 
And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

7  We  long  to  see  thy  churches  full. 

That  all  the  chosen  race 
May  with  one  voice  and  heart  and  soul 
Sing  thy  redeeming  grace.] 

522  Hymn  14.   B,  3.   L.  M. 

Baldwin,  Dorchester 

The  song  of  Simeon ;  or,  a  sight  of  Christ  makes 
death  easy. 

NOW  have  our  hearts  embraced  our 
God! 

We  would  forget  all  earthly  charms, 
And.  wish  to  die  as  Simeon  would, 
With  his  young  Saviour  in  his  arms. 

2  Our  lips  should  learn  that  joyful  song, 
Were  but  our  hearts  prepared  like  his; 
Our  souls  still  waiting  to  be  gone, 
And  at  thy  word  depart  in  peace. 

3  Here  we  have  seen  thy  face,  O  Lord, 
And  view'd  salvation  witli  our  eyes, 
Tasted  and  felt  the  living  Word, 
The  bread  descending  from  the  skies. 

4  Thou  hast  prepared  this  dying  Lamb, 
Hast  set  his  blood  before  our  face, 
To  teach  the  terrors  of  thy  name. 
And  show  the  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

5  Ho  is  our  light ;  our  morning-star 
Shall  shine  on  nations  yet  unknown ; 
The  glory  of  thine  Israel  here, 
And  joy  of  soirits  near  thy  throne. 


523,  5*24 


THE  LORD 


'S  SUPPER. 


Hymn  15.    B.  3.    C.  M.  ^ 

St.  Ann's,  Abridge,  Stamford. 
Our  Lord  Jesus  at  /tis  oicn  table. 

[rilHE  memory  of  our  dying  Lord 

Awakes  a  thankful  tongue  ; 
How  rich  he  spread  his  royal  board, 
And  bless'd  the  food,  and  sung ! 

2  Happy  the  men  that  eat  this  bread, 

But  doubly  bless'd  was  he 
That  gently  bow'd  his  loving  head, 
And  lean'd  it,  Lord,  on  thee. 

3  By  faith  the  same  delights  we  taste 

As  that  great  favourite  did. 
And  sit,  and  lean  on  Jesus'  breast, 
And  take  the  heavenly  bread.] 

4  Down  from  the  palace  of  the  skies 

Hither  the  King  descends ! 
'  Come,  my  beloved,  eat  (he  cries) 

*  And  drink  salvation,  friends. 

5  [*  My  flesh  is  food  and  physic  too, 

'  A  balm  for  all  your  pains : 
*  And  the  red  streams  of  pardon  flow 

*  From  these  my  pierced  veins.'] 

6Hosanna  to  his  bounteous  love, 
For  such  a  feast  below ! 
And  yet  he  feeds  his  saints  above 
With  nobler  blessings  too. 

7  [Come,  the  dear  day,  the  glorious  hour. 

That  brings  our  souls  to  rest ! 
Then  we  shall  need  these  types  no  more, 
But  dwell  at  th'  heavenly  feast.] 


o24 


Hymn  1G.   B.  3.   C.  M.  # 

Mear,  Irish. 
The  agonies  of  Christ. 

OW  let  our  pains  be  all  forgot, 
Our  hearts  no  more  repine  ; 
Our  sufferings  are  not  worth  a  thought 
When,  Lord,  compared  with  thine. 

2  In  lively  figures  here  w^e  see 

The  bleeding  Prince  of  love  : 
Each  of  us  hopes  he  died  for  me. 
And  then  our  mefs  remove. 

3  [Our  humble  faith  here  takes  her  rise. 

While  sitting  round  his  board ; 
And  back  to  Calvary  she  flies. 
To  view  her  groaning  Lord. 

4  His  soul,  what  agonies  it  felt 

When  his  own  God  withdrew; 
And  the  large  load  of  all  our  guilt 
Lay  heavy  on  him  too! 

5  But  the  Divinity  within 

Supported  him  to  bear; 
Dying,  he  conquer'd  hell  and  sm. 
And  made  his  triumph  there.] 
t*  Grace , wisdom,  justice,  join'd  and  wrought 
The  wonders  of  that  day: 


No  mortal  tongue,  no  mortal  thought 
Can  equal  thanks  i^pay. 

7  Our  hymns  should  sound  like  those 
Could  we  our  voices  raise  ;  [above, 
Yet,  Lord,  our  hearts  shall  all  be  love, 
And  all  our  lives  be  praise. 


525 


Hymn  17.   B.  3.   S.  M. 

Olmutz,  St.  Thomas,  Pelhani. 
Incomparable  food ;  or,  the  flesh  and  blood  of  Christ 

[  %V    sing  the  amazing  deeds 
^  '    That  grace  divine  performs ; 
Th'  eternal  God  comes  down  and  bleedai, 
To  nourish  dying  worms. 

2  This  soul-reviving  wine. 
Dear  Saviour,  'tis  thy  blood ; 

We  thank  that  sacred  flesh  of  thine 
For  this  immortal  food.] 

3  The  banquet  that  we  eat 

Is  made  of  heavenly  things  ; 
Earth  hath  no  dainties  half  so  sweet 
As  our  Redeemer  brings. 

4  In  vain  had  Adam  sought. 
And  search'd  his  garden  round. 

For  there  was  no  such  blessed  fruit 
In  all  that  happy  ground 

5  Th'  angelic  host  above 
Can  never  taste  this  food ; 

They  feast  upon  their  Maker's  love, 
But  not  a  Saviour's  blood. 

6  On  us  the  Almighty  Lord 
BestoAvs  his  matchless  grace  ; 

And  meets  us  with  some  cheering  word, 
With  pleasure  in  his  face. 

7  Come,  all  ye  drooping  saints. 
And  banquet  with  the  King ; 

This  wine  will  drown  your  sad  complaints. 
And  tune  your  voice  to  sing. 

8  Salvation  to  the  name 

Of  our  adored  Christ;  [claim, 
Through  the  wide  earth  his  grace  pro- 
His  glory  in  the  highest. 


526 


Hymn  18.    B.  3.   L.  M. 

Stonefield,  Wells,  Bath. 
The  same. 


JESUS !  we  bow  before  thy  feet! 
Thy  table  is  divinely  stored ! 
Thy  sacred  flesh  our  souls  have  eat, 
'Tis  living  bread — we  thank  thee,  Lord ' 

2  And  here  we  drink  our  Saviour's  blood; 
We  thank  thee,  Lord  !  'tis  generous  wine 
Mingled  with  love,  the  fountain  flow'd 
From  that  dear  bleeding  heart  of  thine. 

3  On  earth  is  no  such  sweetness  found, 
For  the  Lamb's  flesh  is  heavenly  food  ; 
In  vain  we  search  the  globe  around 
For  bread  so  fine,  or  wine  so  good 


527j  528 


THE  LORD 


S  SUPPER. 


529,  530  ' 


4  Carnal  provisions  can  at  best 

But  cheer  the  heart,  or  warm  the  head. 
But  the  rich  cordial  that. we  taste 
Gives  life  eternal  to  the  dead. 

5  Joy  to  the  Master  of  the  feast ; 
His  name  our  souls  forever  bless  ; 

To  God  the  King,  and  God  the  Priest, 
A  loud  hosanna  round  the  place. 


527 


Hymn  19.   B.  3.   L.  M.  # 

Ward,  Portugal. 
Glory  in  the  ci'oss ;  or,  not  ashamed  of  Christ  crucified. 

AT  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord, 
Here  we  attend  thy  dying  feast ; 
Thy  blood,  like  wine,  adorns  thy  board. 
And  thine  own  flesh  feeds  every  guest. 

2  Our  faith  adores  thy  bleeding  love. 
And  trusts  for  life  in  one  that  died  ; 
We  hope  for  heavenly  crowns  above 
From  a  Redeemer  crucified. 

3  Let  the  vain  world  pronounce  it  shame, 
And  fling  their  scandals  on  thy  cause  ; 
We  come  to  boast  our  Saviour's  name, 
And  make  our  triumphs  in  his  cross. 

4  With  joy  we  tell  the  scoffing  age. 
He  that  was  dead  has  left  his  tomb  ; 
He  lives  above  their  utmost  rage, 
And  we  are  waiting  till  he  come. 

 ^  '     

Ki}Q.     Hymn  20.   B.  3.   C.  M. 

^'^^  Bedford,  Rochester. 

7Vic  provisions  for  the  table  of  our  Lord ;  or,  the  tree 
of  life,  and  river  of  love. 

JORD,  we  adore  thy  bounteous  hand. 
And  sing  the  solemn  feast. 
Where  sweet  celestial  dainties  stand 
For  every  willing  guest. 

2  [The  tree  of  life  adorns  the  board 

With  rich  immortal  fruit. 
And  ne'er  an  angry  flaming  sword 
To  guard  the  passage  to  it. 

3  The  cup  stands  crown 'd  with  living  juice ; 

The  fountain  flows  above. 
And  runs  down  streaming,  for  our  use, 
In  rivulets  of  love.] 

4  The  food's  prepared  by  heavenly  art, 

The  pleasures  well  refined ; 
They  spread  new  life  through  every  heart, 
And  cheer  the  drooping  mind. 

5  Shout  and  proclaim  the  Saviour's  love. 

Ye  saints  that  taste  his  wine  ; 
Join  with  your  kindred  saints  above, 
In  loud  hosannas  join. 

6  A  thousand  glories  to  the  God 

Who  gives  such  joy  as  this ; 
Hosanna !  let  it  sound  abroad. 
And  reach  where  Jesus  is. 


520    Hymn  21.   B.  3.   C.  M. 

Rochester,  Dray,  Marlovv.  ' 

The  triumphant  feast  for  ChrisVs  victory  over  sin^ 
deatJi  and  hell. 

[j^OME,  let  us  lift  our  voices  high, 
^   High  as  our  joys  arise  ; 
And  join  the  songs  above  the  sky, 
Where  pleasure  never  dies. 

2  Jesus,  the  God,  who  fought  and  bled, 

And  conquer'd  when  he  fell ; 
Who  rose,  and  at  his  chariot  wheels 
Dragg'd  all  the  powers  of  hell.] 

3  [Jesus,  the  God,  invites  us  here, 

To  this  triumphal  feast. 
And  brings  immortal  blessings  down 
For  each  redeemed  guest.] 

4  The  Lord !  how  glorious  is  his  face ! 

How  kind  his  smiles  appear ! 
And,  O  !  what  melting  words  he  says 
To  every  humble  ear ! 

5 'For  you,  the  children  of  my  love, 
'  It  was  for  you  I  died  ; 

*  Behold  my  hands,  behold  my  feet, 

*  And  look  into  my  side. 

6 'These  are  the  wounds  for  you  I  bore, 
'  The  tokens  of  my  pains, 

*  When  I  came  down  to  free  your  souls 

'  From"  misery  and  chains. 

7 ['Justice  unslieath'd  its  fiery  sword, 

'  And  plunged  it  in  my  heart ; 
'Infinite  pangs  for  you  I  bore, 
'  And  most  tormenting  smart. 

8 '  When  hell,  and  all  its  spiteful  powers 

'  Stood  dreadful  in  my  way, 
'  To  rescue  those  dear  lives  of  yours, 
'  I  gave  my  own  away. 

9  '  But  while  I  bled,  and  groan'd,  and  died, 
'  I  ruin'd  Satan's  throne  ; 
'Hi^h  on  my  cross  I  hung,  andspy'd 
'  The  monster  tumbling  down. 

1 0 '  Now  you  must  triumph  at  my  feast, 

*  And  taste  my  flesh,  my  blood ; 
'  And  live  eternal  ages  blest, 

'For  'tis  immortal  food,' 

11  Victorious  God !  what  can  we  pay 
For  favours  so  divine  ? 

We  would  devote  our  hearts  away. 
To  be  forever  thine.] 

12  We  give  thee,Lord,  our  highest  praise, 
The  tribute  of  our  tongues  ; 

But  themes  so  infinite  as  these 
Exceed  our  noblest  songs. 


530 


O 


Hymn  22.   B.  3.   L.  M.  ^ 

97th  Psalm,  Hague,  Wells. 
The  compassion  of  a  dying-  Christ. 

UR  spirits  join  t'  adore  tlie  Lamb  ; 
O  that  our  feeble  lips  could  move 


531,  532 


SOLOMON'S  SONG. 


583,  531 


In  strains  immortal  as  his  name, 
And  melting  as  his  dying  love. 

2  Was  ever  equal  pity  found  ? 

The  Prince  ot'heaven  resigns  his  breath, 
And  pours  his  life  out  on  the  ground, 
To  ransom  guilty  worms  from  death ! 

3  [Rebels,  we  broke  our  Maker's  laws  ; 
**He  from  the  threatening  set  us  free  ; 

Bore  the  full  vengeance  on  his  cross. 
And  nail'd  the  curses  to  the  tree.] 

4  [The  law  proclaims  no  terror  now. 
And  Sinai's  thunder  roars  no  more  ; 
From  all  his  wounds  new  blessings  flow, 
A  sea  of  joy  without  a  shore. 

5  Here  we  have  wash'd  our  deepest  stainsj 
And  heal'd  our  wounds  with  heavenly 

blood : 

Blest  fountain !  springing  from  the  veins 
Of  Jesus,  our  incarnate  Qod.] 

6  In  vain  our  mortal  voices  strive 
To  speak  compassion  so  divine  ; 
Had  we  a  thousand  lives  to  give, 

A  thousand  lives  should  all  be  thine. 


531 


HrMN  23.  B.  3.   C.  M.  # 

Litchfield,  Dundee. 
Grace  and  glory  by  the  death  of  Christ. 

[  ^ITTING  around  our  Fath"er's  board, 
^  We  raise  our  tuneful  breath, 
Our  faith  beholds  her  dying  Lord, 
And  dooms  our  sins  to  death.] 

2  We  see  the  blood  of  Jesus  shed. 

Whence  all  our  pardons  rise  ; 
The  sinner  views  th'  atonement  made. 
And  loves  the  sacrifice. 

3  Thy  cruel  thorns,  thy  shameful  cross. 

Procure  us  heavenly  crowns : 
Our  highest  gain  springs  from  thy  loss ; 
Our  healing  from  thy  wounds. 

4  O !  'tis  impossible  that  we, 

Who  dwell  in  feeble  clay. 
Should  equal  sufferings  bear  for  thee. 
Or  equal  thanks  repay. 

PiOi}     Hymn  24.   B.  3.   C.  M.  ^ 

UtPy^  York,  Litchfield. 

Pardon  and  strength  from  Christ. 

FATHER,  we  wait  to  feel  thy  grace. 
To  see  thy  glories  shine ; 
The  Lord  will  his  own  table  bless, 
And  make  the  feast  divine. 

2  We  touch,  we  taste  the  heavenly  bread, 

We  drink  the  sacred  cup  ; 
With  outward  forms  our  sense  is  fed. 
Our  souls  rejoice  in  hope. 

3  We  shall  appear  before  the  throne 

Of  our  forgiving  God, 


Dress'd  in  the  garments  of  his  Son, 
And  sprinkled  with  his  blood. 

4  We  shall  be  strong  to  run  the  race, 

And  climb  the  upper  sky; 
Christ  will  provide  our  souls  with  grace, 
He  bought  a  large  supply. 

5  [Let  us  indulge  a  cheerful  frame, 

For  joy  becomes  a  feast ; 
W e  love  the  memory  of  his  name 
More  than  the  wine  we  taste.] 

AQQ     Hymn  25.   B.  3.   C.  M  ^ 

^"^^  Devizes,  Barby. 

Divine  glories  and  graces. 

JIFOW  are  thy  glories  liere  display 'd  ; 

Great  God,  now  bright  they  shine  ; 
While  at  thy  word  we  break  the  bread, 
And  pour  the  flowing  wine ! 

2  Here  thv  revenging  justice  stands. 

And  pleads  its  dreadful  cause  ; 
Here  saving  mercy  spreads  her  hands. 
Like  Jesus  on  the  cross. 

3  Thy  saints  attend,  with  every  grace. 

On  this  great  sacrifice  ; 
And  love  appears  with  cheerful  face. 
And  faith  with  fixed  eyes. 

4  Our  hope  in  waiting  posture  sits. 

To  heaven  directs  her  sight; 
Here  every  warmer  passion  meets. 
And  warmer  powers  unite. 

5  Zeal  and  revenge  perform  their  part, 

And  rising  sin  destroy ; 
Repentance  comes  with  aching  heart. 
Yet  not  forbids  the  joy. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  change  our  faith  to  sight; 

Let  sin  forever  die ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  be  all  delight, 
And  every  tear  be  dry. 


SOLOMON'S  SONG. 
PiOA     Hymn  66.   B.  1.   L.  M. 

UtJ  ±   Tallis'  Evening  Hymn,  Effingham. 
Christ,  the  King,  at  his  table. 

LET  him  embrace  my  soul,  and  prove 
Mine  interest  in  his  heavenly  love  ; 
The  voice  that  tells  me, '  Thou  art  mine,' 
Exceeds  the  blessings  of  the  vine. 

2  On  thee  th'  anointing  Spirit  came. 
And  spread  the  savour  of  thy  name ; 
That  oil  of  gladness  and  of  grace 
Draws  virgin  souls  to  meet  thy  face. 

3  Jesus,  allure  me  by  thy  charms  ; 
My  soul  shall  fly  into  thine  arms  ; 
Our  wandering  feet  thy  favours  bnng 
To  the  fair  chambers  of  the  King. 


535,  536 


SOLOMON'S  SONG. 


537,  538 


4  [Wonder  and  pleasure  tune  our  voice 
To  speak  thy  praises,  and  our  joys  5 
Our  memory  keeps  this  love  of  thine 
Beyond  the  taste  of  richest  wine.] 

5  Though  m  ourselves  deform'd  we  are. 
And  black  as  Kedar's  tents  appear, 
Yet  when  we  put  thy  beauties  on, 
Fair  as  the  courts  of  Solomon. 

6  [While  at  his  table  sits  the  King", 
He  loves  to  see  us  smile  and  sing ; 
Our  graces  are  our  best  perfume, 
And  breathe  like  spikenard  round  the 

room.] 

7  As  myrrh,  new  bleeding  from  the  tree, 
Such  is  a  dying  Christ  to  me  : 

And  while  he  makes  my  soul  his  guest. 
My  bosom.  Lord,  shall  be  thy  rest. 

8  [No  beams  of  cedar  or  of  fir 

Can  with  thy  courts  on  earth  compare  ; 
And  here  we  wait  until  thy  love 
Raise  us  to  nobler  seats  above.] 

no^    Hymn  67.   B.  L   L.  M.  ^ 

^^^^  Portugal,  Sharon. 

 SceJchio-  the  pastures  of  Christ  the  Shepherd. 

r|lHOU,  whom  my  soul  admires  above 

All  earthly  joy,  and  earthly  love. 
Tell  me,  dear  Shepherd,  let  me  know 
Where  doth  thy  sweetest  pasture  grow? 

2  Where  is  the  shadow  of  that  rock, 
That  from  the  sun  defends  thy  flock  ? 
Fain  would  I  feed  among  thy  sheep. 
Among  them  rest,  among  them  sleep. 

3  Why  should  thy  bride  appear  like  one 
That  turns  aside  to  paths  unknown  ? 
My  constant  feet  would  never  rove, 
Would  never  seek  another  love. 

4  [The  footsteps  of  thy  flock  I  see  ; 
Thy  sweetest  pastures  here  they  be  ; 
A  wondrous  feast  thy  love  prepares. 
Bought  with  thy  wounds  and  groans 

and  tears. 

5  His  dearest  flesh  he  makes  my  food, 
And  bids  me  drink  his  richest  blood  : 
Here  to  these  hills  my  soul  will  come, 

^  Till  my  Beloved  lead  me  home.] 

iiSfi    Hymn  68.   B.  L   L.  M.  # 

♦■^^^^  Wells,  Shoel. 
  The  banquet  of  love. 

D  EHOLD  the  Rose  of  Sharon  here, 
The  lily  which  the  valleys  bear ; 
Behold  the  tree  of  life,  that  gives 
Refreshing  fruit  and  healing  leaves. 
2  Among  the  thorns  so  lilies  shine, 
Among  wild  gourds  the  noble  vine  ; 
So  in  mine  eyes  my  Saviour  proves. 
Amidst  a  thousand  meaner  loves. 


3  Beneath  his  .  jolmg  shade  I  sat, 
To  shield  me  from  the  burning  heat : 
Of  heavenly  fruit  he  spreads  a  feast. 
To  feed  my  eyes,  and  please  my  taste 

4  [Kindly  he  brought  me  to  the  place 
Where  stands  the  bancpiet  of  his  grace 
He  saw  me  faint,  and  o'er  my  head 
The  banner  of  his  love  he  spread. 

5  With  living  bread  and  generous  wine 
He  cheers  this  sinking  heart  of  mine ; 
And  opening  his  own  heart  to  me. 

He  shows  his  thoughts,  how  kind  they  be.] 

6  O  never  let  my  Lord  depart ; 
Lie  down  and  rest  upon  my  heart : 
I  charge  my  sins  not  once  to  move. 
Nor  stir,  nor  wake,  nor  grieve  my  Love , 

507'    Hymn  69.   B.  1.   L.  M.  4:}: 

Luton,  Proctor. 

Christ  appearing  to  his  church,  and  seeking  her 
company. 

nnHE  voice  of  my  Beloved  sounds 
-■-   Over  the  rocks  and  rising  grounds ; 
O'er  hills  of  guilt,  and  seas  of  grief, 
He  leaps,  he  flies  to  my  relief. 

2  Now,  through  the  veil  of  flesh,  I  seo 
With  eyes  of  love  he  looks  at  me  ; 
NoAv  in  the  gospel's  clearest  glass 
He  shows  the  beauties  of  his  face. 

3  Gently  he  draws  my  heart  along. 
Both  with  his  beauties  and  his  tongue ; 

*  Rise,'  saith  my  Lord,  make  haste  away  ; 
'  No  mortal  joys  are  worth  thy  stay. 

4 '  The  Jewish  wintry  state  is  gone, 

*  The  mists  are  fled,  the  spring  comes  on ; 
*The  sacred  turtle-dove  we  hear 

'  Proclaim  the  neiv,  the  joyful  year. 

5 '  Th'  imm'ortal  vine  of  heavenly  root 
^  Blossoms  and  buds,  and  gives  her  fruit.' 
Lo,  we  are  come  to  taste  the  wine  ; 
Our  souls  rejoice,  and  bless  the  vine. 

6  And  when  we  hear  our  Jesus  say, 
'  Rise  up,  my  love,  make  haste  away !' 
Our  hearts  would  fain  outfly  the  wind, 
And  leave  all  earthly  loves  behind. 


/too    Hymn  70.   B.  1.   L.  M. 

Uxbridge,  Effingham. 

Christ  inviting,  and  the  church  answering  the  in- 

vitation. 


H 


ARK !  the  Redeemer  from  on  high 
Sweetly  invites  his  favourites  nign  ^ 
From  caves  of  darkness  and  of  doubt, 
Ho  gently  speaks,  and  calls  us  out. 

2 '  My  dove,  who  hidest  in  the  rock, 
*  Thine  heart  almost  with  sorrow  broke, 


539 


SOLOMON'S  SONG, 


540,  54 


'  Lift  up  thy  face,  forget  thy  fear, 

*  And  let  thy  voice  delight  mine  ear.  , 
3 '  Thy  voice  to  me  sounds  ever  sweet ; 

'  My  graces  in  thy  count'nance  meet : 

*  Though  the  vain  world  thy  face  despise, 

*  'Tis  bright  and  comely  in  mine  eyes.' 

4  Dear  Lord,  our  thankful  heart  receives 
The  hope  thine  invitation  gives ; 

To  thee  our  joyful  lips  shall  raise 
The  voice  of  prayer  and  that  of  praise. 

5  [I  am  my  love's,  and  he  is  mme  ; 
Our  hearts,  our  hopes,  our  passions  join ; 
Nor  let  a  motion,  nor  a  word, 

Nor  thought  arise  to  grieve  my  Lord, 

6  My  soul  to  pastures  fair  he  leads, 
Among  the  lilies  where  he  feeds  ; 
Among  the  saints  (whose  robes  are  white, 
Wash'd  in  his  blood)  is  his  delight. 

7  Till  the  day  break,  and  shadows  flee, 
Till  the  sweet  dawning  light  I  see, 
Thine  eyes  to  me-ward  often  turn. 
Nor  let  my  soul  in  darkness  mourn. 

S  Be  like  a  hart  on  mountains  green, 
Leap  o'er  the  hills  of  fear  and  sin  ; 
Nor  guilt  nor  unbelief  divide 
My  love,  my  Saviour,  from  my  side.] 


539 


Hymn  71.   B.  1.  L.  M.  # 

Portugal,  Chapel-Street. 
Christ  found  in  the  street^  and  brought  to  the  church. 

OFTEN  I  seek  my  Lord  by  niglit, 
Jesus,  my  love,  my  soul's  delight ; 
With  warm  desire  and  restless  thought, 
I  seek  him  oft,  but  find  him  not. 

2  Then  I  arise  and  search  the  street. 
Till  I  my  Lord,  my  Saviour,  9ieet  I 
I  ask  the  watchmen  of  the  night, 

*  Where  did  you  see  my  soul's  delight  ?' 

3  Sometimes  I  find  him  in  my  way, 
Directed  by  a  heavenly  ray  ; 

I  leap  for  joy  to  see  his  face. 

And  hold  him  fast  in  mme  embrace. 

4  [I  bring  him  to  my  mother's  home  ; 
Nor  does  my  Lord  refuse  to  come. 
To  Sion's  sacred  chambers,  where 
My  soul  first  drew  the  vital  air. 

5  He  gives  me  there  his  bleeding  heart. 
Pierced  for  my  sake  with  deadly  smart ; 
I  give  my  soul  to  him,  and  there 

Our  loves  their  mutual  tokens  share.] 

f)  I  charge  you  all,  ye  earthly  toys. 
Approach  not  to  disturb  my  joys  ; 
Nor  sin,  nor  hell  come  near  my  heart, 
Nor  cause  my  Saviour  to  depart. 


540    Hymn  72.   B.  1.   L.  M. 

Shoel,  Portugul,  Sharon. 
The  coronation  of  Christ ;  and  espousals  of  the  church. 

I^AUGHTERSof  Sion,  come,  behold 
The  crown  of  honour  and  of  gold, 
Which  the  glad  church,  with  joys  un* 
known. 

Placed  on  the  head  of  Solomon 

2  Jesus,  thou  everlasting  King, 
Accept  the  tribute  which  we  bring, 
Accept  the  well-deserved  renown, 
And  wear  our  praises  as  thy  crown. 

3  Let  every  act  of  worship  be 
Like  our  espousals,  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
Like  the  dear  hour,  when  from  above 
We  first  received  thy  pledge  of  love. 

4  The  gladness  of  that  happy  day 

Our  hearts  would  wish  it  long  to  stay  ; 
Nor  let  our  faith  forsake  its  hold. 
Nor  comfort  sink,  nor  love  grow  cold. 

50!  let  each  minute,  as  it  flies. 
Increase  thy  i)raise,  improve  our  joys  ; 
Till  we  are  raised  to  sing  thy  name, 
At  the  great  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

6  O  that  the  months  would  roll  away, 
And  bring  that  coronation  day ! 
The  Kin^  of  grace  shall  fill  the  throne, 
With  all  nis  Father's  glories  on. 


PCA^     Hymn  73.   B.  1.   L.  M. 

^^■^  Winchester,  Nevvcourt 

The  churches  beauty  in  the  eyes  of  Christ. 

KIND  IS  the  speech  of  Christ  our  Lord, 
Affection  sounds  in  every  word ; 
'  Lo,  thou  art  fair,  my  love,'  he  cries  ; 

*  ISot  the  young  doves  have  sweeter  eyes. 

2  ['  Sweet  arc  thy  lips,  thy  pleasing  voice 
'  Salutes  mine  ear  with  secret  joys  ; 

*  No  spice  so  much  delights  the  smell, 
'  Nor  milk  nor  honey  tastes  so  well.] 

3 '  Thou  art  all  fair,  my  bride,  to  me  ; 
'  I  will  behold  no  spot  in  thee.' 
What  miglity  wonders  love  performs, 
And  puts  a  comeliness  on  worms  ! 

4  Defiled  and  loathsome  as  we  are, 
He  makes  us  white,  and  calls  us  fair ; 
Adorns  us  with  that  heavenly  dress. 
His  graces,  and  his  righteousness. 

5 '  My  sister,  and  my  spouse,'  he  cries, 
'  Bound  to  my  heart  by  various  ties, 
'  Thy  powerful  love  my  heart  retains 

*  In  strong  delight  and  pleasing  chains.' 
6  He  calls  me  from  the  leopard's  den. 

From  this  wide  world  of  beasts  and  men, 
To  Sion,  where  his  glories  are : 
Not  Lebanon  is  half  so  fair. 


542,  543  . 


SOLOMON'S  SONG. 


544 


7  Nor  dens  of  prey,  nor  flowery  plains, 
Nor  earthly  joys,  nor  earthly  pains. 
Shall  hold  my  feet,  or  force  my  stay, 

1  When  Christ  invites  my  soul  away. 

^Ai}    Hymn  74.    B.  1.    L.  M.  # 

Wrty^  Ward,  Sharon. 

The  church  the  garden  of  Christ. 

WE  arc  a  garden  wall'd  around, 
Chosen  and  made  peculiar  ground, 
A  little  spot,  inclosed  by  ^race. 
Out  of  the  world's  wide  wdderness. 

8  Like  trees  of  myrrh  and  spice  we  stand, 
Planted  by  God  the  Fathers  hand ; 
And  all  his  springs  in  Sion  flow, 

To  make  the  young  plantation  grow. 

3  AAvake,  O  heavenly  wind,  and  come, 
Blow  on  this  s^arden  of  perfume  ; 
Spirit  divine,  descend  and  breathe 

A  gracious  gale  on  plants  beneath. 

4  Make  our  best  spices  flow  abroad, 
To  entertain  our  Saviour  God : 
And  faith,  and  love,  and  joy  appear, 
And  every  grace  be  active  here. 

5  [Let  my  Beloved  come  and  taste 
His  pleasant  fruits  at  his  own  feast ; 

'  I  come,  my  spouse,  I  come,'  he  cries, 
With  love  and  pleasure  in  his  eyes. 

6  Our  Lord  mto  his  garden  comes. 
Well  pleased  to  smell  our  poor  perfumes ; 
And  calls  us  to  a  feast  divine. 
Sweeter  than  honey,  milk  or  wine. 

7  '  Eat  of  the  tree  of  life,  my  friends, 

'  The  blessings  that  my  Father  sends ; 
'  Your  taste  shall  all  my  dainties  prove, 
'  And  drink  abundance  of  my  love.' 

8  Jesus,  we  will  frequent  thy  board. 
And  sing  the  bounties  of  our  Lord : 
But  the  rich  food  on  which  we  live 
Demands  more  praise  than  tongues  can 

give.] 

54S     Hymn  75.   B.  1.   L.  M.  ^ 

Winchester,  Luton. 
The  description  of  Christy  the  beloved, 

npHE  wond'ring  world  inquires  to  know 

Why  I  should  love  my  Jesus  so  ; 
'  What  are  his  charms,'  say  they, '  above 
'  The  objects  of  a  mortal  love  ?' 

2  Yes,  my  Beloved,  to  my  sight, 
Shows  a  sweet  mixture,  red  and  white ; 
All  human  beauties,  all  divine. 

In  my  Beloved  meet  and  shine. 

3  White  is  his  soul,  from  blemish  free ; 
Red  with  the  blood  he  shed  for  me  ; 
The  fairest  of  ten  thousand  fairs  ; 

A  sun  among  ten  thousand  stars. 


4  [His  head  the  finest  gold  excels  ; 
There  wisdom  in  perfection  dwells  ; 
And  glory  like  a  crown  adorns 
Those  temples  once  beset  with  thorns. 

5  Compassions  in  his  heart  are  found, 
Hard  by  the  signals  of  his  Avound  ; 
His  sacred  side  no  more  shall  bear 
The  cruel  scourge,  the  piercing  spear.] 

6  [His  hands  are  fairer  to  behold 
Than  diamonds  set  m  rings  of  gold  ; 
Those  heavenly  hands,  that  on  the  tree 
Were  nail'd,  and  torn,  and  bled  for  me. 

7  Though  once  he  bow'd  his  feeble  knees, 
Loaded  with  sins  and  agonies. 

Now,  on  the  throne  of  his  command, 
His  legs  like  marble  pillars  stand.] 

8  [His  eyes  are  majesty  and  love, 
The  eagle  temper'd  Avith  the  dove ; 
No  more  shall  tricfding  sorrows  roll 
Through  those  dear  windows  of  his  soul. J 

9  His  mouth  that  pour'd  out  long  complaints* 
Now  smiles,  and  cheers  his  fainting  saints  » 
His  countenance  more  graceful  is 
Than  Lebanon  with  all  its  trees. 

10  All  over  glorious  is  my  Lord  ; 
Must  be  beloved,  and  yet  adored  , 
His  worth  if  all  the  nations  knew. 
Sure  the  whole  earth  would  love  him  too. 


4* 


544    HymxN  76.   B.  L   L.  M. 

Rothwell,  Bovven. 
Christ  dwells  in  heaven,  but  visits  on  earth, 

WHEN  strangers  stand  and  hear  me  tell 
What  beauties  in  my  Saviour  dwell, 
Where  he  is  gone  they  fain  would  know, 
That  they  may  seek  and  love  him  too. 

2  My  best  Beloved  keeps  his  throne 
On  hills  of  light,  in  worlds  unknown  ; 
But  he  descends,  and  shows  his  face 

^  In  the  young  gardens  of  his  grace. 

3  [In  vineyards  planted  by  his  hand, 
Where  fruitful  trees  in  order  stand, 
He  feeds  among  the  spicy  beds. 
Where  lilies  show  their  spotless  heads. 

4  He  has  engross'd  my  warmest  love  ; 
No  earthly  charms  my  soul  can  move  • 
I  have  a  mansion  in  his  heart. 

Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  make  us  part.] 

5  [He  takes  my  soul  ere  I'm  aware, 
And  shows  me  where  his  glories  are  ; 
No  chariot  of  Amminadib 

The  heavenly  rapture  can  describe. 

6  O  may  my  spirit  daily  rise 

On  wings  of  faith  above  the  skies, 
Till  death  shall  make  my  last  remove 
To  dwell  forever  with  my  love.l 


545,  54G 

545 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 


Hymn  77.   B.  1.   L.  M.  ^ 

Shoel,  Luton. 

The  love  of  Christ  to  the  church,  in  his  language  to 
her,  and  provision  for  her. 

NOW,  in  the  g-alleries  of  his  grace. 
Appears  the  King,  and  thus  he  says, 

*  How  fair  my  saints  are  in  my  sight ! 

*  My  love  how  pleasant  for  delight !' 

2  Kind  is  thy  language,  sovereign  Lord, 
There's  heavenly  grace  in  every  word ; 
From  that  dear  mouth  a  stream  divine 
Flows,  sweeter  than  the  choicest  wine. 

3  Such  wondrous  love  awakes  the  lip 
Of  saints,  that  were  almost  asleep. 
To  speak  the  praises  of  thy  name. 
And  makes  our  cold  affections  flame. 

4  These  are  the  joys  he  lets  us  know 
In  fields  and  villages  below  : 
Gives  us  a  relish  ot'  his  love. 

But  keeps  his  noblest  feast  above. 

5  In  paradise,  within  the  gates 
An  higher  entertainment  waits  ; 
Fruits  new  and  old,  laid  up  in  store. 
Where  we  shall  feed,  but  thirst  no  more. 


546 


Htmn  78.   B.  ].  L.  M.  # 

Shoel,  Uuito,  Effingham. 

Strength  of  Christ''s  love,  and  the  souVs  jealousy  of 
her  own. 

"HO  is  this  fair  one  in  distress. 
That  travels  from  the  wilderness. 
And,  press'd  with  sorrows  and  with  sins. 
On  her  beloved  Lord  she  leans  ? 

2  This  is  the  spouse  of  Christ  our  God, 
Bought  with  the  treasure  of  his  blood  ; 
And  her  request,  and  her  complaint 
Is  but  the  voice  of  every  saint.] 

3 '  O  let  my  name  engraven  stand 
'  Both  on  thy  heart  and  on  thy  hand : 
Seal  me  upon  thine  arm,  and  wear 
'  That  pledge  of  love  forever  there.  < 

4 '  Stronger  than  death  thy  love  is  known, 
'  Which  floods  of  wrath  could  never  drown: 
'  And  hell  and  earth  in  vain  combine 

*  To  quench  a  fire  so  much  divine. 

5 '  But  I  am  jealous  of  my  heart, 
'  Lest  it  should  once  from  thee  depart ; 
'  Then  let  thy  name  be  well  impress'd 
'  As  a  fair  signet  on  my  breast. 

6 '  Till  thou  hast  brouglit  me  to  thy  home, 
'  Where  fears  and  doubts  can  never  come, 

*  Thy  count'nance  let  me  often  see, 

*  And  often  thou  shalt  hear  from  me. 

7 'Come,  my  Beloved,  haste  away. 
Cut  short  the  hours  of  thy  delay  ; 
'  Fly  like  a  youthful  hart  or  roe 
Over  the  hills  where  spices  grow.' 


•  547,  54ff!: 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 


MORNING  AND  EVENING. 
54.7     Hymn  79.   B.  1.   L.  M.  # 

•        Nantvvich,  Blendon,  Slade. 
A  morning  hymn. 


OD  of  the  morning,  at  whose  voice  ,  ^ 
The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise, 
And  like  a  giant  doth  rejoice 
To  rim  his  journey  through  the  skies. 

2  From  the  fair  chambers  of  the  east 
The  circuit  of  his  race  begins. 
And,  without  weariness  or  rest, 
Round  the  wJiole  earth  he  flies  and  shines. 

3  O,  like  the  sun,  may  I  fulfil 
Th'  appointed  duties  of  the  day  ; 
With  ready  mind  and  active  will 
March  on,  and  keep  my  heavenly  way. 

4  [But  I  shall  rove  and  lose  the  race, 
If  God,  my  sun,  should  disappear, 
And  leave  me  in  this  world's  wild  maze, 
To  follow  every  wandering  star.] 

5  Lord,  thy  commands  are  clean  and  pure. 
Enlightening  our  beclouded  eyes  ; 
Thy  threatenings  just,  thy  promise  sure, 
Thy  gospel  makes  tl\e  simple  wise. 

6  Give  me  thy  counsel  for  my  guide. 
And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss  ; 
All  my  desires  and  hopes  beside 

Are  faint  and  cold,  compared  with  this. 

Hymn  6.    B.  2.    C.  M.  # 

Abridge,  St.  Ann's,  Clifford. 
A  morning  song. 

ONCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rismg  day 
Salutes  thy  waking  eyes  ; 
Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  Him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats, 

The  day  renews  the  sound, 
Wide  as  the  heaven  on  which  he  sits, 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  'Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame ;  r^' 

My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise  ; 
My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame, 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

4  [On  a  poor  worm  thy  power  might  tread, 

And  I  could  ne'er  withstand : 
Thy  justice  might  have  crush'd  me  dead, 
But  mercy  held  thine  hand. 

5  A  thousand  wretched  souls  are  fled 

Since  the  last  setting  sun ; 
And  yet  thou  lengthenestoutmy  thread 
And  yet  my  moments  run.] 


549,  550,  551 


MORNING  AND  EVENING 


•      55a,  553 


6  Dear  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine, 

Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light; 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline. 
And  bring  a  pleasant  night. 


549 


Psalm  3.   L.  M. 

97tli  Psalm,  Brentford. 
A  morning  psalm. 


OLORD,  how  many  are  my  foes, 
In  this  weak  state  of  flesh  and  blood ! 
My  peace  they  daily  discompose  ; 
But  my  defence  and  hope  is  God. 

2  Tired  with  the  burdens  of  the  day. 
To  thee  I  raised  an  evening  cry : 
Thou  heard'st  when  I  began  to  pray, 
And  thine  almighty  help  was  nigh. 

y  Supported  by  thine  heavenly  aid, 
I  laid  me  down,  and  slept  secure  : 
Not  deatli  should  make  my  heart  afraid, 
Though  I  should  wake  and  rise  no  more. 

4  But  God  sustain'd  me  all  the  night ; 
Salvation  doth  to  God  belong ; 
He  raised  my  head  to  see  the  light. 
And  make  his  praise  my  morning  song 


550 


Hymn  81.   B.  1.  L.  M.  ^ 

Medfield,  Litchfield. 
A  sovg  for  morning  or  evening. 

MY  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love  ! 
Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new ; 
And  morning  mercies,  from  above. 
Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours ; 
"Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

3 1  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command ; 
To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days  ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thme  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

Psalm  141.   L.  M.  # 

Tallis' Evening  Hymn,  Shoel. 
JVatchfulness  and  brotherly  reproof 
A  morning  or  evening  psalm. 

MY  God,  accept  my  early  vows. 
Like  morning  mcense  in  thy  house  ; 
And  let  my  nightly  worship  rise. 
Sweet  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Watch  o'er  my  lips,  and  guard  them,  Lord, 
From  every  rash  and  heedless  word ; 
Nor  let  my  feet  incline  to  tread 
The  guilty  path  where  sinners  lead. 

i  O  may  the  righteous,  when  1  stray. 
Smite  and  reprove  my  wandering  way ; 
Their  gfentle  words,  like  ointment  shed, 
ohali  never  bruise,  but  cheer  my  head. 
15 


4  When  I  behold  them  press'd  with  grief, 
I'll  cry  to  heaven  for  their  relief ; 
And  by  my  warm  petitions  prove 
How  much  I  prize  their  faithful  love. 


552 


Hymn  8.   B.  2.   C.  M. 

Devizes,  Marlovv. 
A  hymn  for  morning  or  evening. 

HOSANNA,  with  a  cheerful  sound, 
To  God's  upholding  hand : 
Ten  thousand  snares  attend  us  round, 
And  yet  secure  we  stand. 

2  That  was  a  most  amazing  power, 

That  raised  us  with  a  word. 
And  every  day,  and  every  hour 
We  lean  upon  the  Lord. 

3  The  evening  rests  our  weary  head, 

And  angels  guard  the  room; 
We  wake,  and  we  admire  the  bed 
That  was  not  made  our  tomb. 

4  The  rising  morning  can't  assure 

That  we  shall  end  the  day; 
For  death  stands  ready  at  the  door, 
To  seize  our  lives  away. 

5  Our  breath  is  forfeited  by  sin 

To  God's  avenging  law ; 
We  own  thy  grace,  immortal  King 
In  every  gasp  we  draw. 

6  God  is  our  sun,  whose  daily  light 

Our  joy  and  safety  brings ; 
Our  feeble  flesh  lies  safe  at  night 
Beneath  his  shady  wings. 

ftJ^Q     Hymn  80.   B.  1.  L.  M.  # 

Hebron,  All  Saints. 
An  evening  hymn. 

THUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on, 
Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  days. 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

2  Sluch  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 
And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home  ; 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 
He  gives  me  strengh  for  days  to  come. 

3 1  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep ; 
Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head ; 
While  well  appointed  angels  keep 
Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed. 

4  In  vain  the  sons  of  earth  or  hell 
Tell  me  a  thousand  frightful  thing's  ; 
My  God  in  safety  makes  me  dwell 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  his  wings. 

5Jf  Faith  in  his  name  forbids  my  fear : 
O  may  thy  presence  ne'er  depart^ 
And  in  the  morning  make  me  hear 
The  love  and  kindness  of  tby  hesut 


554,  555,  556  * 


TIMES  ANU  SEASONS. 


557,  55S 


6  Thus  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come,  | 
My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground,  | 
And  wait  thy  voice,  to  rouse  my  tomb,  j 
With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound.]  i 


554 


Hymn  7.   B.  2.   C.  M.  it 

Barby,  Bedford. 
All  evening  song: 

[THREAD  Sovereign,  letmyevenmg 
■'-^  Like  holy  incense  rise  ;  [song. 
Assist  the  offerings  of  my  tongue 
To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 

2  Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day 

Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard, 
And  still  to  drive  my  wants  away 
Thy  mercy  stood  prepared.]  . 

3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 

Encompass  me  around. 
But  O,  how  few  returns  of  love 
Hath  my  Creator  found  I 

4  What  have  I  done  for  him  that  died 

To  save  my  wretched  soul  ? 
How  are  my  follies  multiplied. 
Fast  as  my  minutes  roll ! 

5  Lord,  with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine. 

To  thy  dear  cross  I  flee. 
And  to  thy  grace  my  soul  resign, 
To  be  renew'd  by  thee. 

6  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pardoning  blood, 

I  lay  me  down  to  rest, 
As  in  th'  embraces  of  my  God, 
Or  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 


555 


Psalm  4.   C.  M.  iir 

Bedford,  Rochester,  Covington. 
An  evening  psalm. 
ORD,  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray  ; 
I  am  forever  thine ; 
I  fear  before  thee  all  the  day. 
Nor  would  I  dare  to  sin. 

2  And  while  1  rest  my  weary  head, 
From  cares  and  business  free, 
'Tis  sweet  conversing  on  my  bed 

With  my  own  heart  and  thee. 
3 1  pay  this  evening  sacrifice ; 
And  when  my  work  is  done. 
Great  God,  my  faith  and  hope  relies 
Upon  thy  grace  alone. 

4  Thus,  with  my  thoughts  composed  to 
,  ril  give  mine  eyes  to  sleep  ;  [peace. 

Thy  hand  in  safety  keeps  my  days. 
And  will  my  slumbers  keep. 

5  5  j:}  Psalm  139,  3d  Part.  CM.  ^ 

tJtJXJ  Br^intre?,  Franklin. 

Ths  mercies  of  Ood  inimmerahle. 
An  evening  psaim. 

r  ORD,  when  I  count  thy  mercies  o'er, 
1-^  They  strike  me  with  surprise ; 


Not  all  the  sands  that  spraiid  the  shore 
To  equal  numbers  rise. 

2  My  flesh  with  fear  and  v-onder  stands 

The  product  of  thy  skin  ; 
And  hourly  blessings  from  thy  liands/ 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  reveal. 

8  These  on  my  heart  by  night  I  keep  ; 
How  kind,  how  dear  to  me  ! 

0  may  the  hour  that  ends  my  sleep  ^ 
Still  find  my  thoughts  with  thee. 

5/^7  Psalm  63.   2d  Part.   C.  M.  ^ 

•  Bedford,  Covington. 

Midnight  thoughts  recollected, 

'rj^WAS  in  the  watches  of  the  nigh, 
I  thought  upon  thy  power; 

1  kept  thy  lovely  face  in  sight 
Amid  the  darkest  hour. 

2 My  flesh  lay  resting  on  my  bed; 
My  soul  arose  on  high ; 
'My  God,  my  life,  my  hope,'  I  said, 
'Bring  thy  salvation  nigh.' 

3  My  spirit  labours  up  thine  hill. 

And  climbs  the  heavenly  road : 
But  thy  right  hand  upholds  me  still, 
While  I  pursue  my  God. 

4  Thy  mercy  stretches  o'er  my  head 

The  shadow  of  thy  wings  ; 
My  heart  rejoices  in  thine  aid ; 
My  tongue  awakes  and  smgs. 

5  But  the  destroyers  of  my  peace 

Shall  fret  and  rage  in  vain ; 
The  tempter  shall  forever  cease. 
And  all  my  sins  be  slain. 

6  Thy  sword  shall  give  my  foes  to  death, 

And^  send  them  down  to  dwell 
In  the  dark  caverns  of  the  earth, 
Or  to  the  deeps  of  hell. 

THE  SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR. 
Psalm  65.   3d  Part.   CM.  ^ 

tJtJO  Cambridge,  Conway. 

The  blessings  of  the  Spring ;  or,  God  gives  ram. 
A  psalm  for  the  Husbandman. 

GOOD  is  the  Lord,  the  heavenly  King, 
Who  makes  the  earth  his  carejv  ) 
Visits  the  pastures  every  spring, 
And  bids  the  grass  appear. 

2  The  clouds,  like  rivers,  raised  on  high. 

Pour  out,  at  thy  command, 
Their  watery  blessmgs  from  the  sky, 
To  cheer  the  thirsty  land. 

3  The  soften'd  ridges  of  the  field 

Permit  the  corn  to  spring  ; 
The  valleys  rich  provision  yield. 
And  the  poor  labourers  sing. 

4  The  little  hills,  on  every  side. 

Rejoice  at  faUing  shov/ers ; 


559,  560 


SEASONS  OF 


THE  YEAR 


561,  562 


The  meadows,  dress'd  in  all  their  pride, 
Perfume  the  air  with  flowers. 

5  The  barren  clods,  refresh'd  with  rain, 

Promise  a  joyful  crop  ; 
The  parched  grounds  look  green  again. 
And  raise  the  reaper's  hope. 

6  Tlie  various  months  thy  goodness  crowns ; 

How  bounteous  are  thy  ways ! 
The  bleating  flocks  spread  o'er  the  downs, 
And  shepherds  shout  thy  praise. 


PiPiq  Psalm  65.  2d  Part.  CM.  # 

fJfJtJ         Peterborough,  Colchester. 

The  providence  of  God  in  air,  earth,  and  sea;  or, 

the  blessing-  of  rain. 
'rjlIS  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand, 
J-   God  of  eternal  power! 
The  sea  grows  calm  at  thy  command, 
And  tempests  cease  to  roar. 

2  Thy  morning  light  and  evening  shade 

Successive  comforts  bring; 
Thy  plenteous  fruits  make  harvest  glad, 
Thy  flowers  adorn  the  spring. 

3  Seasons  and  times,  and  moons  and  hours. 

Heaven,  earth,  and  air  are  thine ; 
When  clouds  distil  in  fruitful  showers, 
The  Author  is  divine. 

4  Those  wandering  cisterns  in  the  sky, 

Borne  by  the  winds  around. 
With  watery  treasures  well  supply 
The  furrows  of  the  ground. 

5  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill, 

And  ranks  of  corn  appear; 
Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  still. 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

Psalm  147.  2d  Part.  L.  M.  ^ 

Slade,  Leyden. 
Summer  and  Winter. 

LET  Zion  praise  the  mighty  God, 
And  make  his  honours  known  abroad, 

*  For  sweet  the  joy,  our  songs  to  raise, 

*  And  glorious  is  the  work  of  praise.' 

2  Our  children  are  secure  and  blest ; 
Our  shores  have  peace,  our  cities  rest ; 
He  feeds  our  sons  with  finest  wheat. 
And  adds  his  blessing  to  their  meat, 

3  The  changing  seasons  he  ordains, 
The  early  and  the  latter  rains  ; 

His  flakes  of  snow  like  wool  he  sends. 
And  thus  the  springing  corn  defends. 

4  With  hoary  frost  he  strews  the  ground; 
His  hail  descends  with  clattering  sound; 
Where  is  the  man,  so  vainly  bold. 
That  dares  defy  his  dreadful  cold  ? 

5  He  bids  the  southern  breezes  blow : 
The  ice  dissolves,  the  waters  flow : 


But  he  hath  nobler  works  and  ways 
To  call  his  people  to  his  praise. 

6  To  all  our  realm  his  laws  are  shown ; 
His  gospel  through  the  nation  known ; 
He  hath  not  thus'"reveard  his  word 
To  every  land :  —  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PCa^        Psalm  147.   CM.  ^j: 

Devizes,  Stamford. 
The  seasons  of  the  year. 

WITH  songs  and  honours  sounding 
Address  the  Lord  on  high !  [loud 
Over  the  heavens  he  spreads  his  cloud, 
And  waters  veil  the  sky. 

2  He  sends  his  showers  of  blessings  down 
To  cheer  the  plains  below; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown, 
And  corn  in  valleys  grow. 

3 He  gives  the  grazing  ox  his  meat: 
He  hears  the  ravens  cry ; 
But  man,  who  tastes  his  finest  wheat, 
Should  raise  his  honours  high. 

4  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year  ; 
Pie  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintry  days  appear. 

5  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  snow 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icy  fetters  bound, 

6  When  from  his  dreadful  stores  on  high 

He  pours  the  rattling  hail. 
The  wretch,  that  dares  this  God  defy, 
Shall  find  his  courage  fail. 

7  He  sends  his  word,  and  melts  the  snow, 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn; 
He  calls  the  warmer  gales  to  blow, 
And  bids  the  spring  return. 

8. The  changing  wind,  the  flying  cloud 

Obey  his  mighty  word: 
With  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud 
Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord. 


562 


Psalm  29.   L.  M. 

Truro,  All  Saints,  Enfield. 
Storm  and  thunder. 

IVE  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame, 
Give  to  the  Lord  renown  and  power 
Ascribe  due  honours  to  his  name, 
And  his  eternal  might  adore. 

2  The  Lord  proclaims  his  power  aloud 
Over  the  ocean  and  the  land  ; 

His  voice  divides  the  watery  cloud. 
And  lightnings  blaze  at  his  command. 

3  He  speaks,  and  tempest,  hail  and  wind 
Lay  the  wide  forest  oare  around  ; 
The  fearful  hart  and  frighted  hind 
Leap  at  the  terror  of  the  sound. 


5(j3,  564 


TIMES  AND 


SEASONS 


565,  566 


4  To  Lebanon  he  turns  his  voice, 
And  lo !  the  stately  cedars  break ; 
The  mountains  tremble  at  the  noise. 
The  valleys  roar,  the  deserts  quake. 

5  The  Lord  sits  sovereign  on  the  flood ; 
The  Thunderer  reigns  forever  King : 
But  makes  his  church  his  blest  abode, 
Where  we  his  awful  glories  sing. 

6  In  gentler  language,  there  the  Lord 
The  counsels  of  his  grace  imparts  ; 
Amid  the  raging  storm,  his  word 
Speaks  peace  and  courage  to  our  hearts. 

5g3  Hymn  62.  B.  2.  C.  M.    [)  or  ^ 

Abridge,  Swainvick,  London. 
God  the  thunder er  ;  or,  the  last  judgment,  and  heU.* 

^ING  to  the  Lord,  ye  heavenly  hosts, 
^  And  thou,  O  earth,  adore: 
Let  death  and  hell,  through  all  their  coasts, 
Stand  trembling  at  his  power. 

2  His  sounding  chariot  shakes  the  sky  ; 

He  makes  the  clouds  his  throne  ; 
There  all  his  stores  of  lightning  lie, 
Till  vengeance  darts  them  down. 

3  His  nostrils  breathe  out  fiery  streams — 

And  from  his  awful  tongue 
A  sovereign  voice  divides  the  flames, 
And  thunder  roars  alonjj! 

4  Think,  O  my  soul,  the  dreadful  day. 

When  this  incensed  God 
Shall  rend  the  sky,  and  burn  the  sea, 
And  fling  his  wrath  abroad! 

5  What  shall  the  wretch,  the  sinner  do  ? 

He  once  defy'd  the  Lord ; 
But  he  shall  dread  the  Thunderer  now, 
And  sink  beneath  his  word. 

6  Tempests  of  angry  fire  shall  roll, 

To  blast  the  rebel  worm. 
And  beat  upon  his  naked  soul 
In  one  eternal  storm. 

*  Written  in  a  great  sudden  storm  of  thunder, 
August  20,  1G97 

YOUTH  AND  OLD  AGE. 
rtftA  Psalm  8.   1st  Part.   L.  M.  ^ 

^\J^  Marlovv,  Truro,  Shoel. 

TVie  hosanna  of  the  children ;  or,  wfaaits  praising  Ood. 

ALMIGHTY  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
Through  the  wide  earth  thy  name 
is  spread ; 
And  thine  eternal  glories  rise 
O'er  all  the  heavens  thy  hands  have  made. 

2  To  thee  the  voices  of  the  young 
A  monument  of  honour  raise  ; 
And  babes,  with  uninstructed  tongue, 
Declare  the  wonders  of  thy  praise. 


3  Thy  power  assists  their  tender  age 
To  bring  proud  rebels  to  tlie  ground  ; 
To  still  the  bold  blasphemer's  rage. 
And  all  their  policies  confound. 

4  Children  amid  thy  temple  throng 
To  see  their  great  Redeemer's  face  ; 
The  Son  of  David  is  their  song, 
And  young  hosannas  fill  the  place. 

5  The  frowning  scribes  and  angry  priesta 
In  vain  their  impious  cavils  bring ; 
Revenge  sits  silent  in  their  breasts. 
While  Jewish  babes  proclaim  their  King. 

Psalm  34.  2d  Part.  L.  M.  b  or 

Portugal,  Slade. 

Religious  education ;  or,  instructions  of  piety. 

^HILDREN,  in  years  and  knowledge 


youn^, 

Your  parents'  hope,  your  parents'  joy, 
Attend  the  counsels  of  my  tongue  ; 
Let  pious  thoughts  your  minds  employ, 

2  If  you  desire  a  length  of  days. 

And  peace  to  crown  your  mortal  state. 
Restrain  your  feet  from  impious  ways, 
Your  lips  from  slander  and  deceit. 

3  The  eyes  of  God  regard  his  saints, 
His  ears  are  open  to  their  cries ; 
He  sets  his  frowning  face  against 
The  sons  of  violence  and  lies. 

4  To  humble  souls  and  broken  hearts, 
God  with  his  grace  is  ever  nigh ; 
Pardon  and  hope  his  love  imparts. 
When  men  in  deep  contrition  lie. 

5  He  tells  their  tears,  he  counts  their^roans, 
His  Son  redeems  their  souls  from  death ; 
His  Spirit  heals  their  broken  bones  ; 
They  in  his  praise  employ  their  breath. 


xafi  Psalm  34.  2d  Part.  C.  M. 

York,  Barby. 
Exhorta^tions  to  peace  and  holiness, 

COME,  children,  learn  to  fear  the  Lord; 
And,  that  your  days  be  long, 
Let  not  a  false  or  spiteful  word 
Be  found  upon  your  tongue. 

2  Depart  from  mischief,  practise  love, 

Pursue  the  works  of  peace  ; 
So  shall  the  Lord  your  ways  approve, 
And  set  your  souls  at  ease. 

3  His  eyes  awake  to  guard  the  just. 

His  ears  attend  their  cry ; 
When  broken  spirits  dwell  in  dust, 
The  God  of  grace  is  nigh. 

4  What  though  the  sorrows  here  they  taste 

Are  sharp  and  tedious  too, 


5(37,  568 


YOUTH  AND  OLD  AGE. 


569,  570,  571 


The  Lord,  who  saves  them  all  at  last. 
Is  their  supporter  now. 

5  Evil  shall  smite  the  wicked  dead, 

But  God  secures  his  own, 
Prevents  the  mischief  when  they  slide. 
Or  heals  the  broken  bone. 

CWhen  desolation,  like  a  flood. 
O'er  the  proud  sinner  roils. 
Saints  find  a  refuge  in  their  God, 
For  he  redcem'd  their  souls. 

xaj    Rymn  91.   B.  1.   L.  M.  b 

Hebron,  Dresden. 

Advice  to  youth  ;   or,   old  age  and  death  in  an 
zinconverted  stale. 

^OW,  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood. 

Remember  your  Creator,  God  : 
Behold,  the  months  come  hastening  on. 
When  you  shall  say, '  My  joys  are  gone.' 

2  Behold,  the  aged  sinner  goes. 
Laden  with  guilt,  and  heavy  woes, 
Down  to  tlie  regions  of  the  dead, 

*  With  endless  curses  on  his  head, 

3  The  dust  returns  to  dust  again  ; 
The  soul,  in  agonies  of  pain. 
Ascends  to  God,  not  there  to  dwell, 
But  hears  her  doom,  and  sinks  to  hell. 

4  Eternal  King,  I  fear  thy  name  ; 
Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  I  am  ; 
And  when  my  soul  must  hence  remove. 
Give  me  a  mansion  in  thy  love. 


568 


Hymn  89.   B.  1.   L.  M.  t> 

Armley,  duito. 
Youth  and  judgment. 

'E  sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  young. 
Indulge  your  eyes,indulge  your  tongue; 
Taste  the  delights  your  souls  desire, 
'  And  give  a  loose  to  all  your  fire. 

2  Pursue  the  pleasures  you  design, 
.And  cheer  your  hearts  with  songs  and 


wme ; 


Enjoy  the  day  of  mirth ;  but  know 
.There  is  a  day  of  judgment  too. 
i  God  from  on  high  beholds  your  thoughts ; 
V  His  book  records  your  secret  faults : 
The  works  of  darkness  you  have  done 
Must  all  appear  before  the  sun. 

4  The  vengeance  to  your  follies  due, 
^^hould  strike  your  hearts  with  terror 

through : 
How  will  ye  stand  before  his  face, 
Or  answer  for  his  injured  grace  ? 

5  Almighty  God,  turn  off  their  eyes 
From  these  alluring  vanities, 

...And  let  the  thunder  of  thy  word 
'  A^'ake  their  souls  to  fear  the  Lord. 
15* 


Kaq     Hymn  90.    B.  1.    C.  M.  b 

Frujiklin,  York. 
The  same. 

W  O,  the  young  tribes  of  Adam  rise. 

And  tiirough  all  nature  rove, 
Fulfil  the  wishes  of  their  eyes. 
And  taste  the  joys  they  love. 

2  They  give  a  loose  to  wild  desires ; 

But  let  the  sinners  know 
TJie  strict  account  that  God  requires 
Of  all  the  works  they  do. 

3  The  Judge  prepares  his  throne  on  high 

The  frighted  earth  and  seas 
Avoid  the  fury  of  his  eye. 
And  flee  before  his  face. 

4  How  shall  I  bear  that  dreadful  day, 

And  stand  the  fiery  test? 
I  give  all  mortal  joys  away, 
To  be  forever  blest. 

^7A  Psalm  90.  2d  Part.  C.  M.  b 
^  *  ^  York,  Dedham. 

Infirmities  and  morialitij  tlie  effect  of  ^in ;  or,  lifet 
old  age,  and  preparation  for  death. 

LORD,  if  thine  eyes  survey  our  faults, 
And  justice  grow  severe, 
Thy  dreadful  wrath  exceeds  our  thoughts,* 
And  burns  be3''ond  our  fear. 

2  Thine  anger  turns  our  frame  to  dust: 

By  one  offence  to  thee, 
Adam,  with  all  his  sons,  have  lost 
Their  immortality. 

3  Life,  like  a  vain  amusement,  flies, 

A  fable  or  a  song ; 
By  swift  degrees  our  nature  dies, 
Nor  can  our  joys  be  long. 

4'Tis  but  a  few  whose  days  amount 
To  threescore  years  and  ten; 
And  all  beyond  that  short  account 
Is  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain. 

5  [Our  vitals,  with  laborious  strife. 

Bear  up  the  crazy  load. 
And  drag  those  poor  remains  of  life 
Along  the  tiresome  road.] 

6  Almighty  God,  reveal  thy  love. 

And  not  thy  wrath  alone  ; 
O  let  our  sweet  experience  prove 
The  mercies  of  thy  throne  ! 

7  Our  souls  would  learn  the  heavenly  art 

To  improve  the  hours  we  have, 
That  we  may  act  the  wiser  part, 
And  live  beyond  the  grave. 

Psalm  71.  1st  Part.  C.  M.  b 

•  St.  Ann's,  York. 

The  aged  sainfs  reflection  and  hope. 

MY  God,  my  everlasting  hope, 
I  live  upon  thy  trutli; 


573 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 


573,  574 


Thine  hands  have  held  my  childhood  up, 
And  strengthen'd  all  my  youth. 

2  My  flesh  was  fashion'd  by  thy  power, 

With  all  these  limbs  of  mine ; 
And  from  my  mother's  painful  hour, 
I've  been  entirely  thine. 

3  Still  hath  my  life  new  wonders  seen, 

Repeated  every  year; 
Behold  my  days  that  yet  remain, 
I  trust  them  to  thy  care. 

4  Cast  me  not  off  when  strength  declines, 

When  hoary  hairs  arise  ; 
And  round  me  let  thy  glory  shme, 
Whene'er  thy  servant  dies. 

5  Then,  in  the  history  of  my  age. 

When  men  review  my  days. 
They'll  read  thy  love  in  every  page. 
In  every  line,  thy  praise. 

K^O  Psalm  71.  3d  Part.  CM.  b 

^  •  ^  Litchfield,  Canterbury. 

The  aged  Christian's  prayer  and  song ;  or,  old  age^ 
deaiJtf  and  the  resurrection. 

GOD  of  my  childhood  and  my  youth. 
The  guide  of  all  my  days, 
I  have  declared  thy  heavenly  truth. 
And  told  thy  wondrous  ways. 

2  Wilt  thou  forsake  my  hoary  hairs. 

And  leave  my  fainting  heart? 
Who  shall  sustain  my  smking  years. 
If  God,  my  streingth,  depart? 

3  liet  me  thy  power  and  truth  proclaim 

To  the  surviving  age. 
And  leave  a  savour  of  thy  name 
When  I  shall  quit  the  stage. 

4  The  land  of  silence  and  of  deatn 

Attends  my  next  remove ; 
O  may  these  poor  remains  of  breath 
Teach  the  wide  world  thy  love. 

Pause. 

5  Thy  righteousness  is  deep  and  high. 

Unsearchable  thy  deeds  ; 
Thy  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky. 
And  all  my  praise  exceeds. 

60ft  have  I  heard  thy  threatenings  roar. 
And  oft  endured  the  grief; 
But  when  thy  hand  hath  press 'd  me  sore, 
Thy  grace  was  my  relief 

7  By  long  experience  have  I  knowjj 

Thy  sovereign  power  to  save  ; 
At  thy  command  I  venture  down 
Securely  to  the  grave. 

8  When  I  lie  buried  deep  in  dusfj 

My  flesh  shall  be  thy  care  ; 
These  withering  limbs  with  thee  I  trust, 
To  raise  them  stronor  and  fair. 


FAST  AND  THANKSGIVING 
DAYS,  &c. 

^70       Psalm  10.    C.  M.  K 

*^  •  ^  St.  Ann's,  Windsor. 

Prayer  heard^,  and  saints  saved ;  or,  prtde^ 
atheism,  and  oppression  punished. 
For  a  humiliation  day. 

WHY  doth  the  Lord  stand  off*  so  far  ? 
And  why  conceal  his  face. 
When  great  calamities  appear. 
And  times  of  deep  distress? 

2  Lord,  shall  the  wicked  still  deride 

Thy  justice  and  thy  power  ? 
Shall  they  advance  their  heads  in  pride, 
And  still  thy  saints  devour? 

3  They  put  thy  judgments  from  their  sight, 

And  then  insult  the  poor  ; 
They  boast,  in  their  exalted  height, 
That  they  shall  fall  no  more. 

4  Arise,  O  God,  lift  up  thine  hand, 

Attend  our  humble  cry ; 
No  enemy  shall  dare  to  stand 
When  God  ascends  on  high. 

Pause. 

5  Why  do  the  men  of  malice  rage, 

And  say,  with  foolish  pride, 
*  The  God'  of  heaven  will  ne'er  engage 
*  To  fight  on  Zion's  side  ?' 

6  But  thou  forever  art  our  Lord ; 

And  powerful  is  thine  hand, 
As  when  tlie  heatliens  felt  thy  sword, 
And  perish'd  from  thy  land. 

7  Thou  wilt  prepare  our  hearts  to  pray, 

And  cause  thine  ear  to  hear; 
Hearken  to  what  thy  children  say, 
And  put  the  world  in  fear. 

8  Proud  tyrants  shall  no  more  oppress. 

No  more  despise  the  just ; 
And  mighty  sinners  shall  confess 
They  are  but  earth  and  dust. 

574      Psalm  12.   CM.       b  or 

'  ^      St.  Ann's,  Colchester. 

Complaint  of  a  general  corruption  of  manners  ;  or,  the 
promise  and  signs  of  Christ's  coming  to  judgment. 

HELP,  Lord,  for  men  of  virtue  fail. 
Religion  loses  ground ; 
The  sons  of  violence  prevail. 
And  treacheries  abound. 

2  Their  oaths  and  promises  they  break. 

Yet  act  the  flatterer's  part ; 
With  fair,  deceitful  lips  tiiey  speak. 
And  with  a  double  heart. 

3  If  we  reprove  some  hateful  lie. 

How  is  their  fury  stirr'd! 
'Are  not  our  lips  our  own,'  they  cry, 
*And  who  shall  be  our  Lord.*' 


575  FAST  AND  THANKSGIVING  BAYS,  &c.  576,  577 


4  Scoffers  appear  on  every  side. 

Where  a  vile  race  of  men 
Is  raised  to  seats  of  power  and  pride, 
And  bears  the  sword  in  vain. 

Pause. 

5  Lord,  when  iniquities  abound, 

And  blasphemy  grows  bold, 
When^  faith  is  hardly  to  be  found, 
And  love  is  waxing  cold ; 

6  Is  not  thy  chariot  hastening  on  ? 

Hast  thou  not  given  the  sign? 
May  we  not  trust  and  live  upon 
A  promise  so  divine  ? 

7  *  Yes,'  saith  the  Lord,  *  now  will  I  rise, 

*  And  make  oppressors  flee ! 
*I  shall  appear  to  their  surprise, 

*  And  set  my  servants  free.' 

8  Thy  word,  like  silver  seven  times  try'd. 

Through  ages  shall  endure : 
The  men,  who  in  thy  truth  confide 
Shall  find  the  promise  sure. 

Psalm  12.   L.  M.        b  or  ^ 

Hague,  Denton. 

77te  saint^s  safety  and  hope  in  evil  times ;  or,  sins 
of  the  tongue  complained  of^  viz.  blasphemy,  false- 
hood, 4'c« 

LORD,  if  thou  dost  not  soon  appear 
Virtue  and  truth  will  flee  aAvay, 
A  faithful  man  among  us  here 
Will  scarce  be  found,  if  thou  delay. 

2  The  whole  discourse,  when  neighbours 

meet. 

Is  fill'd  with  trifles  loose  and  vain  ; 
Their  lips  are  flattery  and  deceit, 
And  their  proud  language  is  profane. 

3  But  lips,  that  with  deceit  abound. 
Shall  not  maintain  their  triumph  long  ; 
The  God  of  vengeance  will  confound 
The  flattering  and  blaspheming  tongue. 

4 '  Yet  shall  our  words  be  free,'  they  cry, 
'  Our  tongues  shall  be  controll'd  by  none  : 

*  Where  is  the  Lord,  will  ask  us  why  ? 

*  Or  say,  our  lips  are  not  our  own  .^' 

5  The  Lord,  who  sees  the  poor  oppress'd, 
And  hears  the  oppressor's  haughty  strain, 
Will  rise  to  give  his  children  rest. 
Nor  shall  they  trust  his  word  in  vain. 

6  Thy  word,  O  Lord,  though  often  try'd, 
Void  of  deceit  shall  still  appear ; 

Not  silver,  seven  times  purify'd 
From  dross  and  mixture,  shines  so  clear. 

7  Thy  grace  shall,  m  the  darkest  hour, 
Defend  the  holy  soul  from  harm  ; 
Though  when  the  vilest  men  haA'^e  power, 
On  every  side  will  sinners  swarm. 


n7fi         Psalm  60.   C.  M.  b 

^  '  ^  York,  Miller. 

On  a  day  of  humiliatioji  for  disappointments  in  war 

T  ORD,  hast  thou  cast  the  nation  off*? 

Must  we  forever  mourn  ? 
Wilt  thou  indulge  immortal  wrath  ? 
Shall  mercy  ne'er  return  ? 

2  The  terror  of  one  frown  of  thine 
Melts  all  our  strength  away ; 
Like  men  that  totter,  drunk  with  wine, 
We  tremble  in  dismay. 

3*  Our  Zion  trembles  at  thy  stroke, 
*  And  dreads  thy  lifted  hand ! 
*  O,  heal  the  people  thou  hast  broke, 
'  And  save  the  sinking  land.' 

4  Lift  up  a  banner  in  the  field 

For  those  that  fear  thy  name  ; 
Save  thy  beloved  with  thy  shield, 
And  put  our  foes  to  shame. 

5  Go  with  our  armies  to  the  fight. 

Like  a  confederate  God ; 
In  vain  confederate  powers  unite 
Agamst  thy  lifted  rod. 

G  Our  troops  shall  gain  a  wide  renown 
By  thine  assisting  hand; 
'Tis  God  that  treads  the  mighty  down, 
And  makfes  the  feeble  stand. 

Psalm  20.   L.  M,  ii 

^  •  '  Wells,  Uxbridge. 

Prayer  and  hope  of  victory. 
For  a  day  of  prayer  in  time  of  war. 

NOW  may  the  God  of  power  and  grace 
Attend  his  people's  humble  cry ! 
Jehovah  hears  when  Israel  prays, 
And  brings  deliverance  from  on  high. 

2  The  name  of  Jacob's  God  defends 
Better  than  shields  or  brazen  walls  ; 
He  from  his  sanctuary  sends 
Succour  and  strength  when  Zion  calls 

3  Well  he  remembers  all  our  sighs  ; 
His  love  exceeds  our  best  deserts  ; 
His  love  accepts  the  sacrifice 

Of  humble  groans  and  broken  hearts. 

4  In  his  salvation  is  our  hope, 
And  in  the  name  of  Israel's  God 
Our  troops  shall  lift  their  banners  up 
Our  navies  spread  their  flags  abroac 

5  Some  trust  in  horses  train'd  for  wai,  V 
And  some  of  chariots  make  their  boasts; 
Our  surest  expectations  are 

From  thee,  the  Lord  of  heavenly  hosts. 

6  [O  may  the  memory  of  thy  name 
Inspire  our  armies  for  the  fight ! 

Our  foes  shall  fall  and  die  with  shame, 
Or  quit  the  field  with  shameful  flight] 


578  579 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 


580,  581 


7  Now  save  us,  Lord,  from  slavi-sh  fear : 
Now  let  our  hopes  be  firm  and  strong, 
Till  thy  salvation  shall  appear, 
And  joy  and  triumph  raise  the  song. 

?     Hymn  30.   B.  1.   L.  M.  :^ 

Wiucliester,  fc^lioel. 
Prayer  for  deliverance  misicered, 

N  thine  own  ways,  O  God  of  love, 
We  wait  the  visits  of  thy  grace ; 
Our  souls'  desire  is  to  thy  name. 
And  the  remembrance  of  thy  face. 

2  My  thouglits  are  searching.  Lord,  for  thee, 
'Mongst  the  black  shades  of  lonesome 

night. 

My  earnest  cries  salute  the  skies, 
Before  the  dawn  restore  the  light. 

3  Look,  how  rebellious  men  deride 
The  tender  patience  of  my  God  ; 
But  they  shall  see  thy  lifted  hand. 
And  feel  the  scourges  of  thy  rod. 

4  Hark !  the  Eternal  rends  the  sky, 
A  mighty  voice  before  him  goes, 
A  voice  of  music  to  his  friends. 
But  threatening  thunder  to  his  foes. 

5  *  Come,  children,  to  your  Father's  arms, 

*  Hide  in  the  chambers  of  my  grace, 
'Till  the  fierce  storms  be  overblown, 
'And  my  revenging  fury  cease. 

6  '  My  sword  shall  boast  its  thousands  slain, 
'  And  drink  the  blood  of  haughty  kings, 

^>  While  heavenly  peace  around  my  flock 

*  Stretches  its  soft  and  shady  wings.' 


Hymn  1.   B.  2.   L.  M.  ^ 

Sabaoth,  Enfield. 
J?  sojig  of  praise  to  Ood. 

^  ATI) RE,  with  all  her  powers,  shall 
■-^  God  the  Creator  and  the  King :  [sing 
Nor  air,  nor  earth,  nor  skies,  nor  seas 
Deny  the  tribute  of  their  praise. 

2  Begin  to  make  his  glories  known, 
Ye  seraphs,  that  sit  near  his  throne  ! 
Tune  your  harps  high,  and  spread  the 
To  the  creation's  utmost  bound,  [sound 

3  [All  mortal  things,  of  meaner  frame, 
Exert  your  force,  and  own  his  name  ; 
While  with  our  souls  and  with  our  voice, 
We  sing  his  honours  and  our  joys.] 

4  [To  him  be  sacred  all  we  have, 
From  the  young  cradle  to  the  grave  ; 
Oar  lips  shall  his  loud  wonders  tell, 
And  every  word  a  miracle.] 

5  [These  Western  shores,  our  native  land, 
Lie  safe  in  the  Almighty's  hand  : 

Our  foes  of  victory  dream  in  vain. 
And  wear  the  captivating  chain.] 


6  Raise  monumental  praises  hio-h 

To  Him  who  thunders  througFi  the  sky 
And,  with  an  awfiil  nod  or  frown, 
Shakes  an  aspiring  tyrant  dov/n. 

7  [Pillars  of  lasting  brass  proclaim 
The  triumphs  of  th'  Eternal  Name  ; 
While  trembling  nations  read  from  far 
The  honours  of  the  God  of  war.] 

8  Thus  let  our  flaming  zeal  employ 
Our  loftiest  thoughts  and  loudest  songs ! 
Let  there  be  sung,  with  warmest  joy, 
Hosanna  from  ten  thousand  tongues. 

9  [Yet,  mighty  God,  our  feeble  frame 
Attempts  in  vain  to  reach  thy  name  ; 
The  strongest  notes  that  angels  raise 
Faint  in  the  worship  and  the  praise.] 

XQQ       Psalm  144.    L.  M.  i!f 

Sharon,  Nantvviclj. 

Grace  ahovc  riches ;  or,  the  kapptj  nation. 

TTAPPY  the  city,  where  their  sons, 
Like  pillars  round  a  palace  set, 
And  daughters,  bright  as  polish'd  stones, 
Give  strength  and  beauty  to  the  state. 

2  Happy  the  country,  where  the  sheep. 
Cattle  and  corn  have  large  increase  ; 
Where  men  securely  work  or  sleep. 
Nor  sons  of  plunder  break  their  peace. 

3  Happy  the  nation  thus  endow'd  ; 
But  more  divinely  blest  are  those. 
On  whom  the  all-sufficient  God 
Himself  with  all  his  grace  bestows. 

5g-|        Psalm  67.   C.  M. 

Patnjos,  Svvaiiwick. 

The  nation''s  prosperitT/,  and  the  churches  increase,. 

^PHNE,  mighty  God,  on  this  our  land, 
^  With  beams  of  heavenly  grace  ; 
Reveal  thy  power  through  all  our  coast?, 
And  show  thy  smiling  face. 

2  [Amidst  our  States,  exalted  high, 

Do  thou  our  glory  stand. 
And  like  a  wall  of  guardian  fire. 
Surround  thy  favourite  land.] 

3  When  shall  thy  name  from  shore  to  shore 

Sound  all  the  earth  abroad. 
And  distant  nations  know  and  love 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God? 

4  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 

Sing  loud  with  solemn  voice ; 
While  thankful  tongues  exalt  his  praise. 
And  grateful  hearts  rejoice, 

5  He,  the  great  Lord,  the  sov'reign  Judge, 

That  sits  enthroned  above. 
Wisely  commands  the  worlds  he  made 
In  justice  and  in  love. 

6  Earth  shall  obey  her  Maker's  will. 

An(l  yield  a  full  increase ; 


582,  583 


FAST  AND  THANKSGIVING  DAYS,  &c. 


581 


Our  God  will  crown  his  chosen  land 
With  fruitfulness  and  peace. 
7  God,  the  Redeemer,  scatters  round 
His  choicest  favours  here ; 

While  the  creation's  utmost  bound 
Shall  see,  adore,  and  fear. 

Psalm  107.  Last  Part.  L.  M.  44= 

^^"^   J>jf{jety-seventli.  Psalm,  Stoiiefield. 

Colonies  planted  ;  or,  nations  blest  and  punished. 
A  Psalm  for  New -En gland. 

WHEN  God,  provoked  with  daring 
crimes, 

Scourges  the  madness  of  the  times. 
He  turns  their  fields  to  barren  sand, 
And  dries  the  rivers  from  the  land. 

2  His  word  can  raise  the  springs  again. 
And  make  the  wither'd  mountains  green, 
Send  showery  blessings  from  the  skies, 
And  harvest  in  the  desert  rise. 

3  [Where  nothing  dwelt  but  beasts  of  prey, 
Or  men  as  fierce  and  wild  as  they. 

He  bids  the  oppress'd  and  poor  repair. 
And  build  them  towns  and  cities  there. 

4  They  sow  the  HeldSj  and  trees  they  plant, 
Whose  yearly  fruit  supplies  their  want : 
Their  race  grows  up  from  fruitful  stocks, 
Their  wealth  increases  with  their  flocks. 

5  Thus  they  are  blest ;  but  if  they  sin, 
He  lets  the  heathen  nations  in ; 

A  savage  crew  invades  their  lands ; 
Their  children  die  by  barbarous  hands. 

6  Their  captive  sons,  exposed  to  scorn, 
Wander  unpitied  and  forlorn  ; 

The  country  lies  unfenced,  untilPd, 
And  desolation  spreads  the  field. 

7  Yet  if  the  humbled  nation  mourns, 
Again  his  dreadful  hand  he  turns ; 
Again  he  makes  their  cities  thrive. 
And  bids  the  dying  churches  live.] 

8  TJie  righteous,  with  a  joyful  sense, 
Admire  the  works  of  providence  ; 
And  tongues  of  atheists  shall  no  more 
Blaspheme  the  God  that  saints  adore. 

9  How  few,  with  pious  care,  record 
These  wondrous  dealings  of  the  Lord ! 
But  wise  observers  still  shall  find 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just,  and  kind. 

IIYM.X  111.   B.  2.   C.  M.  ^ 

Patmos,  Arundel. 

Thanksgiving  for  victory  ;  or,  God's  dominion,  and 
our  deliverance. 

y  ION,  rejoice ;  and  Judah,  sing, 
"  The  Lord  assumes  his  throne  ; 
Come,  let  us  own  the  heavenly  King, 
And  make  his  glories  known. 


2  The  great,  the  wicked  and  the  proud 

From  their  high  seats  are  hurl'd; 
Jehovah  rides  upon  a  cloud. 

And  thunders  through  the  world. 

3  He  reigns  upon  the  eternal  hills, 

Distributes  mortal  crowns  ; 
Empires  are  fix'd  beneath  his  smiles, 
And  totter  at  his  frowns. 

4  Navies,  that  rule  the  ocean  wide, 

Are  vanquish'd  by  his  breath. 
And  legions,  arm'd  with  power  and  pride 
Descend  to  watery  death. 

5  Let  tyrants  make  no  more  pretence 

To  vex  our  happy  land; 
Jehovah's  name  is  our  defence. 
Our  buckler  is  his  hand. 

C)  [Still  may  the  King  of  grace  descend, 
To  rule  us  by  his  word ; 
And  all  the  honours  we  can  give 
Be  pfFer'd  to  the  Lord.] 

XQA  Psalm  18.  1st  Part.  C.  M.  44: 

St.  John's,  Irish. 
Victory  and  triumph  over  temporal  enemies. 

WE  love  thee.  Lord,  and  we  adore ; 
Now  is  thine  arm  reveaPd ; 
Thou  art  our  strength,  our  heavenly  tower, 
Our  bulwark  and  our  shield. 

2  We  fly  to  our  eternal  Rock, 

And  find  a  sure  defence ; 
His  holy  name  our  lips  invoke. 
And  draw  salvation  thence.  ^ 

3  When  God,  our  leader,  shines  in  arms, 

What  mortal  heart  can  bear 
The  thunder  of  his  loud  alarms, 
The  lightning  of  his  spear  ? 

4  He  rides  upon  the  winged  wind. 

And  angels  in  array. 
In  millions  wait,  to  Imow  his  mind, 
And  swifl  as  flames  obey. 

5  He  speaks,  and  at  his  fierce  rebuke 

Whole  armies  are  dismay'd; 
His  voice,  his  frown,  his  angry  look 
Strikes  all  their  courage  dead. 

6  He  forms  our  generals  for  the  field 

With  all  their  dreadful  skill, 
Gives  them  his  awful  sword  to  wield. 
And  makes  their  hearts  of  steel. 

7  [He  arms  our  captains  to  the  fight, 

Though  there  his  name's  forgot: 
(He  girded  Cyrus  with  his  might. 
When  Cyrus  knew  him  not.) 

8  Oft  has  the  Lord  whole  nations  blesi 

For  his  own  church's  sake ; 
The  powers  that  give  his  people  rest, 
Shall  of  his  care  partake.] 


585,  586,  587 


TIJMES  AND  SEASONS. 


588 


/^Q>!^  Psalm  18.   2d  Part.   CM  ^ 

KJKDKJ  Devizes,  St.  Martin's. 

The  conqueror\<}  song. 

TO  thine  almighty  arm  we  owe 
The  triumphs  of  the  day  ; 
Thy  terrors,  Lord,  confound  the  foe, 
And  melt  their  strength  away. 

2'Tis  by  thine  aid  our  troops  prevail, 
And  break  united  powers  ; 
Or  burn  their  boasted  fleets,  or  scale 
The  proudest  of  their  towers. 

3  How  have  we  chased  them  through  the 

And  trod  them  to  the  ground,  [field. 
While  thy  salvation  was  our  shield ; 
But  they  no  shelter  found! 

4  In  vain  to  idol  saints  they  cry. 

And  perish  in  their  blood: 
Where  is  a  rock  so  great,  so  high, 
So  powerful  as  our  God  ? 

5  The  Rock  of  Israel  ever  lives  ;. 

His  name  be  ever  blest ; 
'Tis  his  own  arm  the  victory  gives. 
And  gives  his  people  rest. 

G  On  kings  that  reign  as  David  did. 
He  pours  his  blessings  down ; 
Secures  their  honours  to  their  seed. 
And  well  supports  their  crown. 

a       Psalm  124.   L.  M.  ^ 

^  All  Saints,  Park-Street. 

^  song  for  public  deliverance. 

AD  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say, 
Had  not  the  Lord  maintain'd  our  side, 
When  men,  to  make  our  lives  a  prey. 
Rose  like  the  swelling  of  the  tide, 

2  The  swelling  tide  had  stopt  our  breath. 
So  fiercely  did  the  waters  roll, 

W e  had  been  swallow'd  deep  in  death. 
Proud  waters  had  o'erwhelm'd  our  soul. 

3  We  leap  for  joy,  we  shout  and  sing. 
Who  just  escaped  the  fatal  stroke  ; 
So  flies  the  bird  with  cheerful  wing, 
When  once  the  fowler's  snare  is  broke. 

4  Forever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

Who  broke  the  fowler's  cursed  snare, 
W^ho  eav'd  us  from  the  murdering  sword. 
And  made  our  lives  and  souls  his  care. 

5  Our  help  is  in  Jehovah's  name. 

Who  form'd  the  earth,  and  built  the  skies  ; 
He  that  upholds  that  wondrous  frame, 
Guards  his  own  church  with  watchful  eyes. 


587 


Hymn  92.   B.  2.   C.  M.  # 

Bray,  Rochester,  Marlow. 

r/ie  church  saved,  and  her  enemies  disappointed ;  or, 
deliverance  from  treason. 

^HOUT  to  the  Lord,  and  let  our  joys 
^  Through  the  whole  nation  run : 


Ye  western  skies,  resound  the  noise 
Beyond  the  rising  gun. 

2  Thee,  mighty  God,  our  souls  admire; 

Thee  our  glad  voices  sing ; 
And  join  with  the  celestial  choir. 
To  praise  th'  eternal  King. 

3  Thy  power  the  whole  creation  rules, 

And  on  the  starry  skies,  ^ 
Sits  smiling  at  the  weak  designs 
Thine  envious  foes  devise. 

4  Thy  scorn  derides  their  feeble  rao-e. 

And,  with  an  awful  frown,  ^ 
Flings  vast  confusion  on  their  plots. 
And  shakes  their  Babel  down. 

5  [Their  secret  fires  in  caverns  lay. 

And  we  the  sacrifice  ; 
But  gloomy  caverns  strove  m  vain 
To  'scape  all-searching  eyes. 

6  Their  dark  designs  were  all  reveal'd; 

Their  treasons  all  betray'd . 
Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  broke  the  snare 
Their  cursed  hands  had  laid.] 

7  In  vain  the  busy  sons  of  hell 

Still  new  rebellions  try ; 
Their  souls  shall  pine  with  envious  rage 
And  vex  away,  and  die. 

8  Almighty  grace  defends  our  land 

From  their  malicious  power: 
Then  let  us  with  united  songs 
Almighty  grace  adore. 

5gQ        Psalm  76.   C.  M.  ^ 

Peterborough,  Nottingham. 

Israel  saved,  and  the  Assyrians  destroyed ;  or,  God's 
vengeance  against  his  enemies  proceeds  from  his  church. 

N  Judah  God  of  old  was  known, 
His  name  in  Israel  great ; 
In  Salem  stood  his  holy  throne. 
And  Zion  was  his  seat. 

2  Among  the  praises  of  his  saints, 

His  dwelling  there  he  chose  ; 
There  he  received  their  just  complaints 
Against  their  haughty  foes. 

3  From  Zion  went  his  dreadful  word. 

And  broke  the  threatening  spear. 
The  bow,  the  arrows,  and  the  sword, 
And  crush'd  the  Assyrian  war. 

4  What  are  the  earth's  wide  kingdoms  else 

But  mighty  hills  of  prey  ? 
The  hill  on  which  Jehovah  dwells 
Is  glorious  more  than  they. 

5  'Twas  Zion's  King  that  stopp'd  the  breatli 

Of  captains  and  their  bands: 
The  men  of  might  slept  fast  in  death, 
And  never  found  their  hands. 

6  At  thy  rebuke,  O  Jacob's  God, 

Both  horse  and  chariot  fell! 


4 


589,  590 


FAST  AND  THANKSGIVING  DAYS. 


591 


Who  knows  the  terrors  of  thy  rod ! 
Thy  vengeance,  who  can  tell  ? 

7  Wliat  power  can  stand  before  thy  sight, 
When  once  thy  wrath  appears? 
When  heaven  sliines  round  with  dread- 
ful light. 
The  earth  lies  still  and  fears. 

3  When  God  in  his  own  sovereign  ways 
Coiires  down  to  save  the  oppress'd. 
The  wrath  of  man  shall  work  his  praise. 
And  he'll  restrain  the  rest. 

9  [Vow  to  the  liord,  and  tribute  bring ; 

Ye  princes,  fear  his  frown: 
His  terror  shakes  the  proudest  king, 
And  cuts  an  army  down. 

10  The  thunder  of  his  sharp  rebuke 
Our  haughty  foes  shall  feel; 

For  Jacob's  God  hath  not  forsook. 
But  dwells  in  Zion  still.] 


MAGISTRACY. 
5gQ    Hymn  149.    B.  2.   C.  M. 

Arundel,  Stamford. 
Honour  to  magistrates ;  or,  government  from  God, 

ETERNAL  Sovereign  of  the  sky. 
And  Lord  of  all  below. 
We  mortals  to  thy  majesty 
Our  first  obedience  owe. 

2  Our  souls  adore  thy  throne  supreme, 

And  bless  thy  providence. 
For  magistrates  of  meaner  name. 
Our  glory  and  defence. 

3  [The  rulers  of  these  States  shall  shine 

With  rays  above  the  rest, 
Where  laws  and  liberties  combine 
To  make  a  nation  blest.] 

4  Kingdoms  on  firm  foundations  stand. 

While  virtue  finds  reward; 
And  sinners  perish  from  the  land 
By  justice  and  the  sword. 

5  Let  Cesar's  due  be  ever  paid 

To  Cesar  and  his  throne ; 
But  consciences  and  souls  were  made 
To  be  the  Lord's  alone. 


590 


0+ 


PSALM  101.     L.  M. 
Effingham,  All  Saints. 

The  magistrate'' s  psalm, 

ERCY"  and  judgment  are  my  song ! 
j.f  ^  And  since  they  both  to  thee  belong. 
My  gracious  God,  my  righteous  King, 
To  thee  my  songs  and  vows  I'll  bring. 

2  If  I  am  raised  to  bear  the  sword, 
I'll  take  my  counsels  from  thy  word  ; 
Thy  justice  and  thy  heavenly  grace 
Shall  be  the  pattern  of  my  ways 


3  Let  wisdom  all  my  actions  guide. 
And  let  my  God  with  me  reside  ; 

No  wicked  tiling  shall  dwell  with  me. 
Which  may  provoke  thy  jealousy. 

4  No  sons  of  slander,  rage  and  strife, 
Shall  be  companions  of  my  life  ; 
The  haughty  look,  the  heart  of  pride 
Within  my  door  shall  ne'er  abide. 

5  [I'll  search  the  land,  and  raise  the 

1  o  posts  of  honour,  wealth  and  trust ; 
The  men  that  work  thy  holy  will 
Shall  be  my  friends  and  favourites  stilL] 

6  In  vain  shall  sinners  hope  to  rise 
By  flattering  or  malicious  lies  ; 
And  while  me  innocent  I  guard. 
The  bold  offender  shan't  be  spared. 

7  The  impious  crew,  that  factious  band, 
Shall  hide  their  heads,  or  quit  the  land  ; 
And  all  that  break  the  public  rest, 
Where  I  have  power  shall  be  suppress'd. 


Psalm  75.   L.  M. 

Old  Hundred,  Rothweil. 
Poioer  and  government  from  God  alone. 

TO  thee.  Most  Holy,  and  Most  High, 
To  thee  we  bring  our  thankful  praise  ; 
Thy  works  declare  thy  name  is  nigh, 
Thy  works  of  wonder  and  of  grace. 

2 '  To  slavery  doom'd,  thy  chosen  sons 
'  Beheld  their  foes  triumphant  rise  ; 

*  And,  sore  oppress'd  by  earthly  thrones, 
'  They  sought  the  Sov'reign  of  the  skies. 

3 '  'Twas  then,  great  God,  with  equal 
power, 

'  Arose  thy  vengeance  and  thy  grace, 

*  To  scourge  their  legions  from  the  shore 
'  And  save  the  remnant  of  thy  race.' 

4  Let  haughty  sinners  sink  their  pride, 
Nor  lift  so  high  their  scornful  head  ; 
But  lay  their  foolish  thoughts  aside. 
And  own  the  '  empire'  God  hath  made. 

5  Such  honours  never  come  by  chance, 
Nor  do  the  winds  promotion  blow : 
'Tis  God  the  judge  doth  one  advance, 
'Tis  God  that  lays  another  low. 

6  No  vain  pretence  to  royal  birth 
Shall  fix  a  tyrant  on  the  throne  ; 
God,  the  great  Sovereign  of  the  earth, 
Will  rise,  and  make  his  justice  known. 

7  [His  hand  holds  out  the  dreadful  cup 
Of  vengeance,  mix'd  with  various  plagues. 
To  make  the  wicked  drmk  them  up, 
Wring  out  and  taste  the  bitter  dregs. 

8  Now  shall  the  Lord  exalt  the  just, 
And  while  he  tramples  on  the  proud, 
And  lays  their  glory  in  the  dust. 
Our  lips  shall  smg  his  praise  aloud.'' 


5 


592,  593 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 


594,  595 


5Q2         Psalm  21.    C.  M.  ^ 

\JkJ^*  Pataios,  Arlington. 

Oitr  country  the  care  of  Heaven. 

OUR  land,  O  Lord,  with  songs  of  praise, 
Shall  in  thy  strength  rejoice, 
And,  blest  witli  thy  salvation,  raise 
To  heaven  their  cheerful  voice. 

2  Thy  sure  defence  thro'  nations  round 

Has  spread  our  wondrous  name  ; 
And  our  successful  actions  crown'd 
With  dignity  and  fame. 

3  Then  let  our  land  on  God  alone 

For  timely  aid  rely; 
His  mercy,  which  adorns  his  throne. 
Shall  all  our  wants  supply. 

4  But,  righteous  Lord,  thy  stubborn  foes 

Shall  feel  thy  dreadful  hand ; 
Thy  vengeful  arm  shall  find  out  those 
Who  hate  all  just  command. 

5  When  thou  against  them  dost  engage. 

Thy  just,  but  dreadful  doom 
Shall,  like  a  fiery  oven's  rage, 
Their  hopes  and  them  consume. 

6  Thus,  Lord,  thy  wondrous  power  de- 

clare. 

And  thus  exalt  thy  fame ; 
While  we  glad  songs  of  praise  prepare 
For  thine  almighty  name. 


593 


Psalm  58.   L.  P.  M. 

St.  Hellen's,  Brooklyn. 
Warning  to  magistrates. 

JUDGES,  who  rule  the  world  by  laws. 
Will  ye  despise  the  righteous  cause. 
When  th'  injur'd  poor  before  you  stands? 
Dare  ye  condemn  the  righteous  poor. 
And  let  rich  sinners  'scape  secure. 
While  gold  and  greatness  bribe  your 
hands  ? 

2  Have  ye  forgot,  or  never  knew. 
That  (jod  will  judge  the  judges  too  ? 

High  in  the  heavens  his  justice  reigns; 
Yet  you  invade  the  rights  of  God, 
And  send  your  bold  decrees  abroad. 

To  bind  the  conscience  in  your  chains. 

3  A  poison'd  arrow  is  your  tongue. 
The  arrow  sharp,  the  poison  strong, 

And  death  attends  where'er  it  wounds; 
You  hear  no  counsels,  cries  or  tears  ; 
So  the  deaf  adder  stops  her  ears 

Against  the  power  of  charming  sounds. 

4  Break  out  their  teeth,  eternal  God  ; 
Those  teeth  of  lions  dyed  in  blood: 

And  crush  the  serpents  in  the  dust. 
As  emptv  chaff,  when  whirlwinds  rise. 
Before  the  sweeping  tempest  flies, 

So  let  their  hopes  and  names  be  lo5t. 


5^Th'  Almighty  thunders  from  the  sky, 
Their  grandeur  melts,  their  titles  die, 

As  hills  of  show  dissolve  and  run. 
Or  snails  that  perish  in  their  slime. 
Or  births  that  come  before  their  time. 

Vain  births,  that  never  see  the  sun. 
6  Thus  shall  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord 
Safety  and  joy  to  saints  afford  ; 

And  all  that  hear  shall  join  and  say, 
*  Sure  there's  a  God  that  rules  on  high, 
'  A  God  that  hears  his  children  cry, 

'  And  will  tlieir  sufferings  w^ell  repay 


594        Psalm  82.   L.  M. 

Islington,  Med  way. 


Ood  the  supreme  governor  ,•  or,  magistrates  warned 

A  MONG  the  assemblies  of  the  great, 

A  greater  Ruler  takes  his  seat ; 
The  God  of  Heaven,  as  Judge,  surveys 
Those  gods  on  earth  and  all  their  w^ays. 

2  Why  will  ye  then  frame  wicked  laws  ? 
Or  why  support  th'  unrighteous  cause  ? 
When  will  ye  once  defend  the  poor. 
That  sinners  vex  the  saints  no  more  ? 

3  They  know  not,  Lord,  nor  will  they  know ; 
Dark  are  the  ways  in  which  they  go : 
Their  name  of  earthly  gods  is  vain. 
For  they  shall  fall  and  die  like  men. 

4  Arise,  O  Lord,  and  let  thy  Son 
Possess  his  universal  throne. 
And  rule  the  nations  with  his  rod : 
He  is  our  Judge,  and  he  our  God. 

SICKNESS  AND  RECOVERY. 
^Q/^  Psalm  102.  1st  Part.  CM.  y. 

BratUe  Street,  York. 
j3  prayer  of  Vie  afflicted. 

HEAR  me,  O  God,  nor  hide  thy  face 
But  answer,  lest  I  die  ; 
Hast  thou  not  built  a  throne  of  grace, 
To  hear  when  sinners  cry  ? 

2  My  days  are  wasted  like  the  smoke, 

Dissolving  in  the  air; 
My  strength  is  dried,  my  heart  is  broke, 
And  sinking  in  despair. 

3  My  spirits  flag,  like  withering  grass, 

Burnt  with  excessive  heat; 
In  secret  groans  my  minutes  pass, 
And  I  forget  to  eat. 

4  As  on  some  lonely  building's  top, 

The  sparrow  tells  her  moan. 
Far  from  the  tents  of  joy  and  hope. 
I  sit  and  grieve  alone. 

5  My  soul  is  like  a  wilderness, 

Where  beasts  of  midnight  howl 


596 


SICKNESS  AND  RECOVERY 


597,  598 


There  the  sad  raven  finds  her  place, 
And  there  the  screaming  owl. 

6  Dark  dismal  thoughts  and  boding  fears 

Dwell  in  my  troubled  breast; 
While  sharp  reproaches  wound  my  ears. 
Nor  give  my  spirit  rest. 

7  My  cup  is  mingled  with  my  woes, 

And  tears  are  my  repast; 
My  daily  bread  like  ashes  grows, 
Unpleasant  to  my  taste. 

6  Sense  can  afford  no  real  joy 

To  souls  that  feel  thy  frown ; 
Lord,  'twas  thy  hand  advanced  me  high. 
Thy  hand  hath  cast  me  down. 

9  My  locks  like  wither'd  leaves  appear, 

And  life's  declining  light 
Grows  faint,  as  evening  shadows  are, 
That  vanish  into  night. 

10  But  thou  forever  art  the  same, 
O  my  eternal  God ! 

Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name, 
And  spread  tliy  works  abroad. 

11  Thou  wilt  arise,  and  show  thy  face ; 
Nor  will  my  Lord  delay 

Beyond  th'  appointed  hour  of  grace, 
l^hat  long  expected  day. 

12  He  hears  his  saints,  he  knows  their  cry, 
And  by  mysterious  ways 

Redeems  the  prisoners  doom'd  to  die, 
And  fills  their  tongues  with  praise. 


596 


Psalm  39.   3d  Part.   CM  b 

Haarlem,  Colchester. 
Sick-bed  devotion  i  or,  pleading  without  repining. 

GOD  of  my  life,  look  gently  down. 
Behold  the  pains  I  feel ; 
But  1  am  dumb  before  thy  throne, 
Nor  dare  dispute  thy  will. 

2  Diseases  are  thy  servants.  Lord ; 

They  come  at  thy  command : 
I'll  not  attempt  a  murmuring  word 
Against  thy  chastening  hand. 

3  Yet  I  may  plead  with  humble  cries, 

> Remove  thy  sharp  rebukes;' 
My  strength  consumes,  my  spirit  dies. 
Through  thy  repeated  strokes. 

4  Crush'd  as  a  moth  beneath  thy  hand. 

We  moulder  to  the  dust ; 
Our  feeble  powers  can  ne'er  withstand 
And  all  our  beauty's  lost. 

5  [This  mortal  life  decays  apace  ! 

How  soon  the  bubble's  broke  ! 
Adam  and  all  his  numerous  race 
Are  vanity  and  smoke.] 

6  I'm  but  a  sojourner  below, 
I     As  all  my  fathers  were; 


May  I  be  well  prepared  to  go, 
When  1  the  summons  hear. 

7  But  if  my  life  be  spared  awhile. 
Before  my  last  remove. 
Thy  praise  shall  be  my  business  still. 
And  I'll  declare  thy  love. 

Psalm  119.  14th Part.  CM.  [7 

Canterbury,  London. 
Benefit  of  ajjlictionsj  and  support  under  them. 
Verses  153,  81,  82. 

CONSIDER  all  my  sorrows.  Lord, 
And  thy  deliverance  send ; 
My  soul  for  thy  salvation  faints  ; 
When  will  my  troubles  end  ? 

Verse  71. 

2  Yet  1  have  found  'tis  good  for  me 

To  bear  my  Father's  rod; 
Afflictions  make  me  learn  thy  law, 
And  live  upon  my  God.  ^ 

Veroe  50. 

3  This  is  the  comfort  I  enjoy 

When  new  distress  begins, 
I  read  thy  word,  I  run  thy  way, 
And  hate  my  former  sins. 

Verse  92. 

4  Had  not  thy  word  been  my  delight. 

When  earthly  joys  were  fled, 
My  soul,  opprest  witli  sorrow's  weight, 
Had  sunk  amonsr  the  dead. 


VsrJe  75. 


5 1  know  thy  judgments.  Lord,  are  right, 

Though  they  may  seem  severe : 
The  sharpest  sufferings  I  endure 
Flow  from  thy  faithful  care. 

Verse  67.  ^ 

6  Before  I  knew  thy  chastening  rod,  i» 
My  feet  were  apt  to  stray ; 
But  now  I  learn  to  keep  thy  word, 
Nor  wander  from  thy  way. 

Psalm  119.  Last  Part  L.  M.  t> 

Hebron,  Winchester. 

Sanctified  afflictions  ;  or,  delight  in  the  word  of  God' 
Versps  67  59 

FATHER,  I  bless  thy  gentle  hand ; 
How  kind  was  thy  chastising  rod, 
That  forced  my  conscience  to  a  stand, 
And  brought  my  wandering  soul  to  God 

2  Foolish  and  vain,  I  went  astray. 
Ere  I  had  felt  thy  scourges.  Lord  ; 
I  left  my  guide,  and  lost  my  way, 
But  now  I  love  and  keep  thy  word. 

Verso  71. 

3  'Tis  good  for  me  to  wear  the  yoke, 
For  pride  is  apt  to  rise  and  swell ; 
'Tis  good  to  bear  my  Father's  stroke, 
That  I  might  learn  his  statutes  well. 

Verse  72. 

4  The  law  that  issues  from  thy  mouth 
Shall  raise  my  cheerful  passions  more 
Than  all  the  treasures  of  the  Soutli 
Or  Western  hills  of  ^^olden  ore. 


599,  600 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 


601 


Verso  73. 

5  Thy  hands  have  made  my  mortal  frame, 
Thy  Spirit  form'd  my  soul  within ; 
Teach  me  to  know  thy  wondrous  name, 
And.n-uard  me  safe  from  death  and  sm. 

o 

Verse  74.. 

()  Then  all  that  love  and  fear  the  Lord, 
At  my  salvation  shall  rejoice  ; 
For  1  have  hoped  in  thy  word  ; 
And  made  thy  grace  my  only  choice. 


5 


Psalm  G.   L.  M. 

Blcndon,  Armley. 
Temptations  in  sickness  overcome. 


LORD,  1  can  suffer  thy  rebukes. 
When  thou  with  kindness  dost 
chastise  ; 
But  thy  fierce  wrath  I  cannot  bear  ; 
O  let  it  not  against  me  rise  ! 
2  Pity  my  languishing  estate, 
And  ease  the  sorrows  which  I  feel ; 
The  wounds  thine  heavy  hand  liatli  made, 
O  let  thy  gentler  touches  heal ! 
»3  See  how  I  pass  my  weary  days. 
In  sighs  and  groans  ;  and  when  'tis  night, 
My  bed  is  water'd  with  my  tears  ; 
My  grief  consumes  and  dim's  my  sight. 

4  Look  how  the  powers  of  nature  mourn  ! 
How  long,  Almighty  God,  how  long  ! 
When  shall  thine  hour  of  grace  return  ? 
When  shall  I  make  thy  grace  my  song  ? 

5  I  feel  my  flesh  so  near  the  grave, 
My  thoughts  are  tempted  to  despair : 
But  graves  can  never  praise  the  Lord, 
For  all  is  dust  and  silence  there. 

6  Depart,  ye  tempters,  from  my  soul ; 
And  all  despairing  thouo-hts  depart ; 
My  God,  who  hears  my  iiumble  moan. 
Will  ease  my  flesh,  and  cheer  my  heart. 


600 


Psalm  6.    C.  M.        b  or  4t 

Canterbviry,  London. 
Complaint  in  sickness ;  or,  diseases  healed. 

N  anger,  Lf>rd,  rebuke  me  not. 
Withdraw  the  dreadful  storm ; 
Nor  let  thy  fury  grow  so  hot 
Against  a  feeble  worm. 

*2  My  soul's  bow'd  down  with  heavy  cares. 
My  flesh  with  pain  oppress'd: 
My  couch  is  witness  to  my  tears, 
My  tears  forbid  my  rest. 

3  Sorrow  and  pain  wear  out  my  days ; 

I  waste  the  night  with  cries, 
Counting  the  minutes  as  they  pass. 
Till  the  slow  mornino-  rise. 

4  Shall  I  be  still  tormented  more  ? 

Mine  eyes  consumed  with  grief? 


How  lonff,  my  God,  how  long  before 
Thine  hand  afford  relief? 

5  He  he  ars  when  dust  and  ashes  speak  ; 

He  pities  all  our  groans ; 
He  saves  us  for  his  mercy's  sake. 
And  heals  our  broken  bones. 

6  The  virtue  of  his  sovereign  word 

Restores  our  fainting  breath ; 
But  silent  graves  praise  not  the  Lord, 
Nor  is  he  known  in  death. 


Psalm  91.    L.  M.  ^ 

Tall  is'  Evening  Hymn,  JNJedway. 
Safety  in  public  diseases  and  dangei's* 

E  that  hath  made  his  refuge,  God, 
Shall  find  a  most  secure  abode  ; 
Shall  w^alk  all  day  beneath  his  shade. 
And  there  at  night  shall  rest  his  head. 

2  Then  will  I  say, '  My  God,  thy  power 
'  Shall  be  my  fortress  and  my  tower : 

'  T,  that  am  form'd  of  feeble  dust, 
'  Make  thine  almighty  arm  my  trust.' 

3  Thrice  happy  man !  thy  Maker's  care 
Shall  keep  thee  from  the  fowler's  snare  ; 
Satan,  the  fowler,  who  betrays 
Unguarded  souls  a  thousand  ways. 

4  Just  as  a  hen  protects  her  brood 
(From  birds  of  prey  that  seek  their  blood) 
Under  her  feathers,  so  the  Lord 
Makes  his  own  arm  his  people's  guard. 

5  If  burning  beams  of  noon  conspire 
To  dart  a  pestilential  fire, 
God  is  their  life,  his  wings  are  spread 
To  shield  them  with  a  healthful  shade. 

6  If  vapours,  with  malignant  breath. 
Rise  thick,  and  scatter  midnight  death, 
Israel  is  safe  :  The  poison'd  air 
Grows  pure,  if  Israel's  God  be  there. 

Pause. 

7  What  though  a  thousand  at  tliy  side. 
At  thy  right  hand  ten  thousand  died  ? 
Thy  God  his  chosen  people  saves. 
Among  the  dead,  amid  the  graves. 

8  So  when  he  sent  his  angel  down 
To  make  his  wrath  in  Egypt  known. 
And  slew  their  sons,  his  careful  eye 
Pass'd  all  the  doors  of  Jacob  by. 

9  But  if  the  fire,  or  plague,  or  sword, 
Receive  commission  from  the  Lord 
To  strike  his  saints  among  the  rest. 
Their  very  pains  and  deaths  are  blest. 

10  The  sword,  the  pestilence,  or  fire. 
Shall  but  fulfil  their  best  desire  ; 
From  sins  and  sorrows  set  them  free, 
And  bring  thy  children.  Lord,  to  thee. 


602,  603 


SICKNESS  AN 


D  RECOVERY 


604,  605 


9        Psalm  91.    C.  M.  ^ 

Braintiee,  JNTottingliaiii. 

Protection  from  dmth,  guard  of  angels^  victory  and 
t  dciiverance. 

YE  sons  of  men,  a  feeble  race, 
Exposed  to  every  snare. 
Come,  make  the  Lord  your  dwelling 
And  try,  and  trust  his  care,  [place, 
'2  No  ill  shall  enter  Avhere  you  dwell; 
Or,  if  the  plague  come  high, 
And  sweep  the  wicked  down  to  hell, 
'Twill  raise  his  saints  on  high. 

3  He'll  give  his  angels  charge  to  keep 

Your  feet  in  all  their  ways : 
To  watch  your  pillow  while  you  sleep. 
And  guard  your  happy  days. 

4  Their  hands  shall  bear  you,  lest  you  fall. 

And  dash  against  the  stones  ; 
Are  they  not  servants  at  his  call. 
And  sent  t'  attend  his  sons? 

5  Adders  and  lions  ye  shall  tread  ; 

The  tempter's  wiles  defeat; 
He  that  hath  broke  the  serpent's  head 
Puts  him  beneath  your  feet. 

6 'Because  on  me  they  set  their  love, 
*ril  save  them  (saith  the  Lord) 
•  ril  bear  their  joyful  souls  above 
'Destruction  and  the  sword. 

7 '  My  grace  shall  answer  when  they  call ; 
'In  trouble  I'll  be  nigh;  [fall, 
'  My  poAver  shall  help  them  when  they 
'And  raise  them  when  they  die. 

8 '  Those  that  on  earth  my  name  have 
'  I'll  honour  them  in  heaven :  [known, 
'There  my  salvation  shall  be  shown, 
'And  endless  life  be  given.' 

aao  Psalm  30.   2d  Part.   L.  M.  t> 

Denton,  Dresden. 
Health  J  sicJaiesSy  and  recovery. 

FIRM  was  my  health,  my  day  was 
bright. 

And  I  presumed  'twould  ne'er  be  night ; 

Fondly  I  said  within  my  heart, 

'  Pleasure  and  peace  shall  ne'er  depart' 

2  But  I  forgot  thine  arm  was  strong. 
Which  made  my  mountain  stand  so  long; 
Soon  as  thy  face  began  to  hide. 

My  health  was  gone,  my  comforts  died. 

3  I  cried  aloud  to  thee,  my  God, 

'  What  canst  thou  profit  by  my  blood  ? 

'  Deep  in  the  dust,  can  I  declare 

'  Thy  truth,  or  sing  thy  goodness  there  ? 

4 '  Hear  me,  O  God  of  grace,'  I  said, 
'  And  bring  me  from  among  the  dead ;' 
Thy  word  rebuked  the  pains  I  felt, 
Thy  pardoning  love  removed  my  guilt. 


5  My  groans,  and  tears,  and  forms  of  wo 
Are  tarn'd  to  joy  and  praises  now ; 

I  throw  my  sackcloth  on  the  ground. 
And  ease  and  gladness  gird  me  round. 

6  My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 
Shall  ne'er  be  silent  of  thy  name ; 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  through  earth 

and  heaven, 
Eor  sickness  heal'd,  and  sins  foro^iven. 

PsALM  30.    1st  Part.   L.  M.  ^ 

Hamburg,  Efliughaiii. 

SicJfness  healed,  and  sorrow  removed. 

WILL  extol  thee,  Lord,  on  high ; 
At  thy  command,  diseases  fly  ; 
Who  but  a  God  can  speak  and  save 
Erom  the  dark  borders  of  the  grave  ? 

2  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  saints  of  his,  - 
And  tell  how  large  his  goodness  is  ; 
Let  all  your  powers  rejoice  and  bless, 
While  you  record  his  holiness. 

3  His  anger  but  a  moment  stays  ; 
His  love  is  life  and  length  of  days  ; 
Though  grief  and  tears  the  night  employ 
The  morning  star  restores  the  joy. 

Psalm  31.    1st  Part.   CM.  ^ 

Dedham,  York. 
Deliverance  from  death. 

TNTO  thine  hand,  O  God  of  truth, 

My  spirit  I  commit; 
Thou  hast  redeem'd  my  soul  from  death, 
And  saved  me  from  the  pit. 

2  The  passions  of  my  hope  and  fear 
Maintain'd  a  doubtful  strife. 
While  sorrow,  pain,  and  sin  conspired 
To  take  away  my  life. 

3']VIy  times  are  in  thy  hand,'  I  cry'd, 
'  Though  I  draw  near  the  dust ;' 
Thau  art  the  refuge  where  I  hide 
The  God  in  whom  I  trust. 

4  O  make  thy  reconciled  face 

Upon  thy  servant,  shine, 
And  save  'me  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
Eor  I'm  entirely  thine. 

Pause. 

5  ['Twas  in  my  haste  my  spirit  said, 

'I  must  despair  and  die, 
'  I  am  cut  off  before  thine  eyes  ;' 
But  thou  hast  heard  my  cry.] 

6  Thy  goodness,  how  divinely  free ! 

How  wondrous  is  thy  grace 
To  those  that  fear  thy  majesty, 
And  trust  thy  promises ! 

7  O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints. 

And  sing  his  praises  loud ; 
He'll  bend  his  ear  to  your  complaints, 
And  recompense  the  proud. 


606,  607 


TIME  AND 


ETERNITY. 


608,  609,  610 


^  Psalm  116.  1st  Part.  C.  M.  b 

Dundee,  York. 
Recovery  from  sickness. 

I LOVE  the  Lord  :  he  heard  my  cries, 
And  pity'd  every  groan ; 
Lon^  as  I  live,  when  troubles  rise, 
I'll  hasten  to  his  throne. 

2 1  love  the  Lord :  he  bow'd  his  ear, 
And  chased  my  griefs  av/ay : 
O  let  my  heart  no  more  despair. 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray ! 

3  My  flesh  declined,  my  spirits  fell. 
And  I  drew  near  the  dead; 
While  inward  pangs,  and  fears  of  hell, 
Perplex'd  my  wakeful  head. 

4*  My  God,'  I  cry'd,  *thy  servant  save, 
'  Thou  ever  good  and  just ; 

*  Thy  power  can  rescue  from  the  grave, 

'Thy  power  is  all  my  trust.' 

5  The  Lord  beheld  me  sore  distress'd. 

He  bade  my  pains  remove : 
Return,  my  soul,  to  God,  thy  rest, 
For  thou  hast  known  his  love. 

6  My  God  hath  saved  my  soul  from  death, 

And  dried  my  falling  tears ; 
Now  to  his  praise  I'll  spend  my  breath. 
And  my  remaining  years. 

Hymn  55.   B.  1.   C.  M.  b 

Canterbury,  Mear. 
Jlezekiah^s  song  ;  or^  sickness  and  recovery. 

HEN  we  are  raised  from  deep 
distress, 
Our  God  deserves  a  song ; 
We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praise 
From  Hezekiah's  tonorue. 

2  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave 

Are  open'd  wide  in  vain. 
If  he  that  holds  the  keys  of  death 
Commands  them  fast  again. 

3  Pains  of  the  flesh  are  wont  t'  abuse 

Our  minds  with  slavish  fears  ; 

*  Our  days  are  past,  and  we  shall  lose 

'  The  remnant  of  our  years.'  ' 

4  We  chatter  with  a  swallow's  voice. 

Or  like  a  dove  we  mourn, 
With  bitterness  instead  of  joys. 
Afflicted  and  forlorn. 

5 Jehovah  speaks  the  healing  word, 
And  no  disease  withstands  ; 
Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord, 
And  fly  at  his  commands. 

6  If  half  the  strings  of  life  should  break. 
He  can  our  frame  restore  ; 
He  casts  our  sins  behind  his  back. 
And  they  are  found  no  more. 


607 


PsAMi  118.  2d  Part.  CM.  # 

Arundel,  Mear. 
Public  praise  for  deliverance  from  death. 

LORD,  thou  hast  heard  thy  servant  cry, 
And  rescued  from  the  grave ; 
Now  shall  he  live  !  (and  none  can  die, 
If  God  resolve  to  save.) 

2  Thy  praise,  more  constant  than  before, 

Shall  fill  his  daily  breath  ; 
Thy  hand,  that  hath  chastised  him  sore, 
Defends  him  still  from  death, 

3  Open  the  gates  of  Zion  now. 

For  we  sliall  worship  there ; 
The  house,  vv^here  all  the  righteous  go, 
Thy  mercy  to  declare. 

4  Among  the  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

Our  thankful  voice  we  raise  ; 
There  we  have  told  thee  our  complaints, 
And  there  we  speak  thy  praise. 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 
HymxN  88.  B.  I.   L.  M.  bor^ 

Hebron,  Wells. 
Life,  the  day  of  grace  and  hope. 

IFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
The  time  t'  insure  the  great  reward; 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn. 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  [Life  IS  the  hour  that  God  hath  given 
To  'scape  from  hell,  and  fly  to  heaven  : 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day.] 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die, 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie  ; 

Their  memory  and  their  sense  is  gone, 
Alike  unknov/ing  and  unknown. 

4  [Their  hatred  and  their  love  is  lost, 
Their  envy  buried  in  the  dust ; 
They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun.] 

5  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 
My  hands,  with  all  your  might,  pursue ; 
Since  no  device  nor  work  is  found. 
Nor  faith,  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground. 

6  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  pass'd 
In  the  cold  grave,  to  which  we  haste  ; 
But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair 
Reiffn  in  eternal  silence  there. 


610 


Hymn  39.   B.  2.   C.  M. 

Miller,  Canterbury. 
T/ie  shortness  and  misery  of  life. 

UR  days,  alas  !  our  mortal  days 
Are  short  and  wretched  too! 
'Evil  and  few,'  the  |)atriarch  says. 
And  well  the  patriarch  knew. 


611,  612 


TIME  AND 


ETERNITY. 


613,  614,  615 


2  'Tis  but,  at  best,  a  narrow  bound, 

That  Heaven  allows  to  men ; 
And  pains  and  sins  run  tlirough  the  round 
Of  threescore  years  and  ten, 

3  Well,  if  ye  must  be  sad  and  few. 

Run  on,  my  days,  in  haste  ; 
Moments  of  sin,  and  months  of  wo. 
Ye  cannot  fly  too  fast. 

4  Let  heavenly  love  prepare  my  soul. 

And  call  her  to  the  skies, 
Where  years  of  long*  salvation  roll. 
And  glory  never  dies. 


611 


Hymn  58.   B.  2.    C.  M.  b 

Dedliam,  Miller. 
The  shortness  of  life,  and  the  goodness  of  Ood. 

TIME !  what  an  empty  vapour  'tis ! 
And  days,  how  swift  they  are! 
Swift  as  an  Indian  arrow  flies, 
Or  like  a  shooting  star. 

2  [The  present  moments  just  appear. 
Then  slide  away  in  haste  ; 
That  we  can  never  say,  they're  here ; 
But  only  say,  they^i'e  past/\ 

5  [Our  life  is  ever  on  the  wing 

And  death  is  ever  nigh ; 
The  moment  when  our  lives  begin. 
We  all  begin  to  die.] 

4  Yet,  mighty  God,  our  fleeting  days 
Thy  lasting  favours  share  ; 
Yet,  Avith  the  bounties  of  thy  grace 
Thou  load'st-the  rolling  year. 

5 'Tis  sovereign  mercy  finds  us  food. 

And  we  are  cloth'd  with  love  ; 
While  grace  stands  pointing  out  the  road 
That  leads  our  souliS  above. 

6  His  goodness  runs  an  endless  round  ; 

All  glory  to  the  Lord ! 
His  mercy  never  knows. a  bound; 
And  be  his  name  adored. 

7  Thus  we  begin  the  lasting  song ; 

And,  when  we  close  our  eyes, 
Let  the  next  age  thy  praise  prolong. 
Till  time  and  nature  dies. 

2  Psalm  144.  2d  Part.  CM.  ^ 

Windsor,  Lebanon. 
The  vanitv  of  man,  and  the  condescension  of  God. 

LORD,  what  is  man,  poor  feeble  man. 
Born  of  the  earth  at  first; 
His  life  a  shadow,  light  and  vain. 
Still  hastening  to  the  dust. 

2  O  what  is  feeble,  dying  man. 

Or  any  of  his  race, 
That  God  should  make  it  his  concern 
To  visit  him  with  grace  ? 

3  That  God,  who  darts  his  lightnings  down, 

Who  shakes  the  worlds  above,  . 
And  mountains  tremble  at  his  frown. 
How  wondrous  is  his  love ! 
16* 


aiO  Psalm  39.   2d  Part.    C.  M.  b 

Lebanon,  York. 
The  vanity  of  man  as  mortM. 

ri^EACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 

Thou  Maker  of  my  frame  ! 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast, 

An  inch  or  two  of  time ; 
Mm  is  but  vanity  and  dust, 
In  all  his  flower  and  prime. 

3  See  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move 

Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain ; 
They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 
But  all  their  noise  is  vain. 

4  Some  walk  in  honour's  gaudy  show, 

Some  dig  for  golden  ore : 
They  toil  for  heirs,  they  know  not  who. 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 

5  What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for  then 

From  creatures,  earth  and  dust.'' 
They  make  our  expectations  vain. 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

6  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope. 

My  fond  desires  recall ; 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up. 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 


614 


Hymn  32.   B.  2.   C.  M.  b 

Dedham,  Canterbury. 
Frailty  and  folly. 

OW  short  and  hasty  is  our  life ! 
How  vast  our  souls'  affairs! 
Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 
To  lavish  out  their  years. 

2  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along. 

Without  a  moment's  stay; 
Just  like  a  story,  or  a  song. 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 

3  God,  from  on  high,  invites  us  home, 

But  we  march lieedless  on; 
And,  ever  hastening  to  the  tomb. 
Stoop  downward  as  we  run. 

4  How  we  deserve  the  deepest  hell, 

That  slight  the  joys  above !  [feel. 
What  chains  of  vengeance  should  we 
That  break  such  cords  of  love  ! 

5  Draw  us,  O  God,  with  sovereign  grace, 

And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high, 
''That  we  may  end  tliis  mortal  race, 
And  see  salvation  nigh. 


615 


Hymn  55.   B.  2.   C.  M. 

Cornish,  Windsor. 
Frail  life  and  succeeding  eternity. 

THEE  we  adore,  Eternal  Name, 
And  humbly  own  to  thee 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame : 
What  dying  worms  are  we ! 


616 


DEATH  AND  THE 


RESURRECTION 


617,  618 


2  [Our  wasting  lives  grow  shorter  still, 

As  months  and  days  increase  ; 
And  every  beating  pulse  we  tell 
Leaves  but  the  number  less, 

3  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave ; 
Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  be, 
We're  travelling  to  the  grave.] 

4  Dangers  stand  thick  through  all  the 

ground. 
To  push  us  to  the  tomb ; 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  around, 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

5  Good  God,  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang  everlasting  things! 
Th'  eternal  states  of  all  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings ! 

6  Infinite  joy,  or  endless  wo 

Attends  on  every  breath; 
And  yet  how  unconcern'd  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  death! 

7  Waken,  O  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense 

To  walk  this  dangerous  road; 
And,  if  our  souls  are  hurry'd  hence, 
May  they  be  found  with  God. 

Psalm  90.    1st  Part.    C.  M.  t> 

Stephens,  I'lympton. 
Jilan  frail,  and  Ood  eternal. 

OUR  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come. 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast. 
And  our  eternal  home  ; 

2  Under  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure  ; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone. 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood. 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
i^Vom  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust, 

'Return,  ye  sons  of  men:' 
All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first. 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 

5  A  thousand  ages  in  thy  sight 

Are  like  an  evening  gone  ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  nisrht. 
Before  the  rising  sun.  > 

6  [The  busy  tribes  of  flesh  and  blood. 

With  all  their  lives  and  cares, 
Are  carry'd  downward  by  the  flood, 
And  lost  in  following  years. 

7  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream. 

Bears  all  jts  sons  away ; 
They  fly,  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 


8  Like  flowery  fields  the  nations  stand, 

Pleased  with  the  morning  light ; 
The  flowers  beneath  the  mower's  hand 
Lie  withering  ere  'tis  night.] 

9  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past. 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come. 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 

PsALM  90.   S.  M.  }y 

Aylesbury,  Haverhill. 
Tlie  frailty  and  shortness  of  lij 

T  ORD,  what  a  feeble  piece 
^  Is  this  our  mortal  frame! 
Our  life,  how  poor  a  trifle  'tis, 
That  scarce  deserves  the*  name. 

2  Alas!  the  brittle  clay 
That  built  our  body  first! 

And  every  month  and  every  day 
'Tis  mouldenng  back  to  dust. 

3  Our  moments  fly  apace. 
Nor  will  our  minutes  stay ; 

Just  like  a  flood  our  hasty  days 
Are  sweeping  us  away. 

4  Well,  if  our  days  must  fly. 
We'll  keep  their  end  in  sight; 

We'll  spend  them  all  in  wisdom's  way 
And  let  them  speed  their  flight. 

5  They'll  waft  us  sooner  o'er 
This  life's  tempestuous  sea: 

Soon  we  shall  reach  the  peaceful  shore 
Of  blest  eternitv. 


DEATH  AND  THE  RESUR- 
RECTION, 
gig        Psalm  90.   L.  M.  b 

Hague,  Armley. 
Man  mortal,  and  God  eternal. 
A'  mournful  song  at  a  funeral. 

npHROUGH  every  age,  eternal  God, 
Thou  art  our  rest,  our  safe  abode  ; 
High  was  thy  throne  ere  heaven  was  made, 
Or  earth,  thy  humble  footstool,  laid. 

2  Long  hadst  thou  reign'd  ere  time  began, 
Or  dust  was  fashion'd  into  man ; 

And  long  thy  kingdom  shall  endure. 
When  earth  and  time  shall  be  no  more. 

3  But  man,  weak  man,  is  born  to  die,  | 
Made  up  of  guilt  and  vanity  : 

Thy  dreadful  sentence,  Lord,  was  just, 
*  Return,  ye  sinners,  to  your  dust' 

4  [A  thousand  of  our  years  amount 
Scarce  to  a  day  in  thine  account ; 
Like  yesterday's  departed  light, 
Or  the  last  watch  of  ending  night.] 


619,  620 


DEATH  AND  THE  RESURRECTION. 


621,  622 


Pause. 

5  Death,  liltc  an  overflowing  stream, 
-Sweeps  us  away  ;  our  life's  a  dream ; 
An  empty  tale  ;  a  morning  flower, 
Cut  down  and  wither'd  in  an  hour. 

6  [Our  age  to  seventy  years  is  set ; 
How  short  the  term !  how  frail  the  state  ! 
And  if  to  eighty  we  arrive, 

We  rather  sigh  and  groan  than  live. 

7  But  O  how  oft  thy  wrath  appears. 
And  cuts  off  our  expected  years  ; 
Thy  wrath  awakes  our  humble  dread  ; 
We  fear  the  power  that  strikes  us  dead.] 

8  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  how  frail  is  man ! 
And  kindly  lengthen  out  our  span. 
Till  a  wise  care  of  piety 

Fit  us  to  die  and  dwell  with  thee. 

Psalm  102.  2d  Part.  L.  M.  b' 

v^l-t/  Windliam,  Denton. 

Maa^s  mortalit]i  and   ClirisVs  etxrnitij ;   or,  saints 
(lie,  but  Christ  and  the  c/iurch  live. 

T  is  the  Lord  our  Saviour's  hand 
Weakens  our  strength  amid  the  race  ; 
Disease  and  death,  at  his  command, 
Arrest  us,  and  cut  short  our  days. 

2  Spare  us,  O  Lord,  aloud  we  pray, 
Nor  let  our  sun  go  down  at  noon ; 
Thy  years  are  one  eternal  day. 
And  must  thy  children  die  so  soon  ? 

3  Yet,  in  the  midst  of  death  and  grief. 
This  thought  our  sorrow  shall  assuage  ; 
'  Our  Father  and  our  Saviour  live  ; 

*  Christ  is  the  same  through  every  age.' 

4  'Twas  he  this  earth's  foundation  laid. 
Heaven  is  the  buildinor  of  his  hand  : 
This  earth  grows  oid,these  heavens  shall 

fade  ; 

And  all  be  chanofed  at  his  command. 

5  The  starry  curtains  of  the  sky, 
Like  garments,  shall  be  la^d  aside ; 
But  still  thy  throne  stands  firm  and  high. 
Thy  church  forever  must  abide. 

6  Before  thy  face  thy  church  shall  live. 
And  on  thy  throne  thy  children  reign  ; 
This  dying  world  shall  they  survive. 
And  the  dead  saints  be  raised  asfain. 


620 


Hymn  52.   B.  2.   C.  M.  b 

MiletuF!,  Canterbury. 
Death  dnadt'al,  or  dcliffhtfnl. 

EATHI  'tis  a  melancholy  day 
To  those  that  have  no  God, 
When  the  poor  soul  is  forced  away 
To  seek  her  last  abode. 

2  In  vain  to  heaven  she  lifts  her  eyes ; 
But  guilt,  a  heavy  chain. 
Still  drags  her  downward  from  the  skies, 
To  darkness,  fire,  and  pain. 


3  Awake,  and  mourn,  ye  heirs  of  hell, 

Let  stubborn  sinners  fear ; 
You  must  be  driven  from  earth,  and  dwell 
A  long  FOREVER  there ! 

4  See  how  the  pit  gapes  wide  for  you, 

And  flashes  in  your  face  ; 
And  thou,  my  soul,  look  downward  too, 
And  sing  recovering  grace. 

5  He  is  a  God  of  sovereign  love. 

Who  promised  heaven  to  me, 
And  taught  my  thoughts  to  soar  above 
Where  happy  spirits  be. 

6  Prepare  me.  Lord,  for  thy  right  hand. 

Then  come  the  joyful  day : 
Come,  death,  and  some  celestial  band. 
To  bear  my  soul  away. 


621 


Hymin  17.   B.  1.   C.  M.  # 

Patmos,  Mear. 
Victory  over  death. 

FOR  an  overcoming  faith 
To  cheer  my  dying  hours, 
To  triumph  o'er  the  monster,  death, 
And  all  his  frightful  powers. 

2  Joyful,  with  all  the  strength  I  have. 

My  quivering  lips  should  sing, 
*  Where  is  thy  boasted  victory,  ^rave  ? 
'And  where  the  monster's  sting?' 

3  If  sin  be  pardon'd,  I'm  secure  ; 

Death  hath  no  sting  beside  ; 
The  law  gives  sin  its  damning  power ; 
But  Christ,  my  ransom,  died. 

4  Now  to  the  God  of  victory 

Immortal  thanks  be  paid. 
Who  makes  us  conquerors,  while  we  die. 
Through  Christ,  our  living  head. 


622 


Hymn  6.   B.  1.   C.  M.  # 

Archdale,  Luton. 
Triumph  ovei'  death. 

GREAT  God,  I  own  thy  sentence  just, 
And  nature  must  decay ; 
I  yield  my  body  to  the  dust. 
To  dwell  with  fellow  clay. 

2  Yet  faith  may  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 

And  trample  on  the  tombs ; 
My  Jesus,  my  Redeemer  lives. 
My  God,  my  Saviour  comes. 

3  The  mighty  Conqueror  shall  appear 

High  on  a  royal  seat. 
And  death,  the  last  of  all  his  foes, 
Lie  vanquish'd  at  his  feet. 

4  Though  greedy  worms  devour  my  skm, 

And  gnaw  my  wastifig  flesh, 
When  God  shall  build  my  bones  again, 
He'll  clothe  them  all  afresh. 


623,  624,  625       DEATH  AND  THE  RESURRECTION.        .     626,  627 


5  Then  shall  I  see  thy  lovely  face 
With  strong,  immortal  eyes, 
And  feast  upon  thy  unknoAvn  grace, 
With  pleasure  and  surprise. 


623 


Hymn  18.   B.  1.   C.  M.  [, 

Lanesboro',  Windsor. 
Blessed  are  the  dead  that  die  in  the  Lord. 

"EAR  what  the  voice  from  heaven 

proclaims 
For  all  the  pious  dead  ; 
Sweet  is  the  savour  of  their  names. 
And  soft  their  sleeping  bed. 

2  They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  blest ; 
How  kind  their  slumbers  are  ! 
From  sufferings  and  from  sins  releas'd, 
And  freed  from  every  snare. 

.3  Far  from  this  world  of  toil  and  strife, 
They're  present  with  the  Lord; 
The  labours  of  their  mortal  life 
End  in  a  large  reward. 


624 


Hymn  49.   B.  2.    C.  M.  b 

Dundee,  Plymouth,  Stephens. 
Moses  dying  in  the  embraces  of  God. 

DEATH  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid 
If  God  be  with  us  there  ; 
We  may  walk  through  its  darkest  shade. 
And  never  yield  to  fear. 

2  I  could  renounce  my  all  below, 

If  my  Creator  bid; 
And  run,  if  I  were  call'd  to  go, 
And  die  as  Moses  did. 

3  Might  I  but  climb  to  Pisgah's  top. 

And  view  the  promised  land, 
My  flesh  itself  would  long  to  drop, 
And  pray  for  the  command. 

4  Clasp'd  in  my  heavenly  Father's  arms, 

I  would  forget  my  breath. 
And  lose  my  life  among  the  charms 
Of  so  divine  a  death. 

J]25     Hymn  19.    B.  1.    C.  M.  ^ 

Braintree,  Conway. 
The  saner  of  Simeon ;  or,  death  made  desiraUe. 

LORD,  at  thy  temple  we  appear. 
As  happy  Simeon  came. 
And  hope  to  meet  our  Saviour  here ; 
O  make  our  joys  the  same  I 

2  With  what  divine  and  vast  delight 
The  good  old  man  was  fill'd, 
When  fondly  in  his  wither'd  arms 

He  clasp'd  the  holy  Child ! 
3 '  Now  I  can  leave  this  world,'  he  cried ; 
'  Behold  thy  servant  dies  ; 
I've  seen  thy  great  salvation,  Lord! 
*  And  close  my  peaceful  eyes. 

4*  This  is  the  Light  prepared  to  shine 
*Upon  tke  Gentile  lands;  . 


'Thine  Israel's  glory,  and  their  hope, 
To  break  their  slavish  bands ' 

5  [Jesus !  the  vision  of  thy  face 

Hath  overpowering  charms ! 
Scarce  shall  I  feel  death's  cold  embrace, 
If  Christ  be  in  my  arms. 

6  Then,  while  ye  hear  my  heart-strings 

How  sweet  my  minutes  roll ;  [break, 
A  mortal  paleness  on  my  cheek. 
And  glory  in  my  soul.j 

626 


Hymn  66. 

Arundel 


B.  2.   CM.  # 

,  Jordan. 


A  -prospect  of  heaven  mnkps  death  easy. 

nnHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign. 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night. 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never- withering  noAvers  ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  [Sweet  fields,beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dress'd  in  living  green; 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  roll'd  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea, 
And  linger,  shivering  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away.J 

5  O  !  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove 

These  gloomy  doubts  that  rise  — 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love. 
With  unbeclouded  eyes  ; 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood. 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er ; 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore,  [flood 


627 


Hymn  31.   B.  2.   L.  M.  # 

Portugal,  Nuremburg. 

ChrisVs  presence  makes  death  easy. 

HY  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die? 
What  timorous  worms  we  mortals 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy,  [are  ! 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife 
Fright  our  approaching  souls  away  ; 
Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life. 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  0!  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 
My  soul  would  stretch  her  wings  in  haste. 
Fly,  fearless,  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  pass'd. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dymg  bed 
Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are. 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there 


628,  629,  6130       DEATH  AND  THE  RESURRECTION. 


631,  632 


.628 


Hymn  27.   B.  1.   C.  M.  b 

York,  Windsor. 
Assurance  of  heaven ;  or,  a  saint  -prcpired  to  die. 

[J'^EATH  may  dissolve  my  body  now, 

And  bear  my  spirit  home ; 
Why  do  my  minutes  move  so  slaw, 
Nor  my  salvation  come  ? 

2  With  heavenly  weapons  I  have  fought 

The  battles  of  the  Lord, 
Fimsh'd  my  course,  and  kept  the  faith, 
And  wait  the  sure  reward.] 

3  God  has  laid  up  in  heaven  for  me 

A  crown  which  cannot  fade  ; 
The  righteous  Judge  at  that  great  day 
Shall  place  it  on  my  head. 

4  Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace  decreed 

This  prize  for  me  alone ; 
But  all  that  love  and  long  to  see 
Th'  appearance  of  his  Son. 

5  Jesus  the  Lord  shall  guard  me  safe 

From  every  ill  design ; 
And  to  his  heavenly  kingdom  take 
This  feeble  soul  of  mine. 

6  God  is  my  everlasting  aid, 

And  hell  shall  rage  in  vain: 
To  him  be  highest  glory  paid. 
And  endless  praise.  Amen. 


629 


Hymn  110.   B.  1.    C.  M.  ^ 

Canterbury,  Dadham. 
Death  and  immediate  glory. 

THERE  is  a  house  not  made  with 
Eternal  and  on  high  ;  [hands, 
And  here  my  spirit  waiting  stands, 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 

2  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 

Must  be  dissolved  and  fall ; 
Then,  O  my  soul,  with  joy  obey 
Thy  heavenly  Father's  call. 

3  'Tis  he,  by  his  almighty  grace. 

That  forms  thee  fit  for  heaven; 
And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place, 
Hath  his  own  Spirit  given. 

4  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come ; 

Faith  lives  upon  his  word ; 
But  while  the  body  is  our  home, 
We're  absent  from  the  Lord. 

5 'Tis  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace, 
But  we  had  rather  see ; 
We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh. 
And  present.  Lord,  with  thee. 

aoa     Hymn  2.   B.  2.   C.  M.  b 

Windsor,  Miller. 
The  death  of  a  sinner. 

l/i'Y  thoughts  on  awful  subjects  roll, 
• -'-^  Damnation  and  the  dea  ] ; 


631 


What  horrors  seize  tlie  guilty  soul 
Upon  a  dying  bed ! 

2  Lingering  about  these  mortal  shores^ 

She  makes  a  long  delay ; 
Till,  like  a  flood,  with  rapid  force. 
Death  sweeps  the  v/retch  away. 

3  Then,  swift  and  dreadful,  she  descends 

Down  to  the  fiery  coast. 
Among  abominable  fiends  ; 
Herself  a  frighted  ghost. 

4  There  endless  crowds  of  sinners  lie, 

And  darkness  makes  their  chains ; 
Tortured  with  keen  despair,  they  cry, 
Yet  wait  for  fiercer  pains. 

5  Not  all  their  anguish  and  their  blood 

For  their  old  g'uilt  atones, 
Nor  the  compassion  of  a  God 
Shall  hearken  to  their  groans. 

6  Amazing  grace,  that  kept  my  breath, 

Nor  'bade  my  soul  remove. 
Till  I  had  learn'd  my  Saviour's  death, 
And  well  insured  his  love  1 

Hymx\  3.   B.  2.   C.  M.  b 

Canterbury,  Hebron. 
The  death  and  burial  of  a  saint. 

"HY  do  we  mourn  departing  friends, 
Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends, 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too, 

As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 
Nor  would  we  wish  the  houis  more  sIot^-, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Tiieir  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay. 
And  lefi:  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  blest. 

And  soften'd  every  bed: 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest» 
But  with  the  dying  Head,^ 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  show'd  our  feet  the  way  ; 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly 
At  the  great  rising  day. 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound^ 

And  bid  our  kindred  rise: 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground , 
Ye  saints,  ascend  the  skies. 


Hymn  28.   B.  2.   C.  M.  b 

\JtJ/m^  Lebanon,  Plymouth. 

Death  and  eternity, 

^JTOOP  down,  my  thoughts,  that  use»^ 
^         to  rise. 

Converse  a  while  with  death; 


633,  634 


DEATH  AND  THE  RESURRECTION 


635,  636 


Think  how  a  gasping  mortal  lies, 
And  pants  away  his  breath. 

2  His  quivering  lip  hangs  feebly  down. 
His  pulse  is  faint  and  few : 
Then,  speechless,  with  a  doleful  groan, 
He  bids  the  world  adieu. 

S  But,  O  the  soul,  that  never  dies ! 
At  once  it  leaves  the  clay! 
Ye  thoughts,  pursue  it  where  it  flies, 
And  track  its  wondrous  way ! 

4  Up  to  the  courts  where  angels  dwell 

It  mounts  —  triumphing  there  ; 
Or  devils  plunge  it  down  to  hell. 
In  infinite  despair! 

5  And  must  my  body  faint  and  die  ? 

And  must  this  soul  remove  ? 
O,  for  some  guardian  angel  nigh. 
To  bear  it  safe  above  ! 

6 Jesus,  to  thy  dear  faithful  hand 
My  naked  soul  I  trust ; 
And  my  flesh  waits  for  thy  command 
To  drop  into  my  dust. 


633 


Hymn  61.   B.  2.   C.  M.  f 

Mear,  York,  Dedham. 
^  thoutrht  of  death  and  'rlorv. 

Y  soul,  come,  meditate  the  day, 
And  think  how  near  it  stands, 
When  thou  must  quit  this  house  of  clay. 
And  fly  to  unknown  lands. 

2  [And  you,  mine  eyes,  look  down  and 

The  hollow,  gaping  tomb  :  [view 
This  gloomy  prison  waits  for  you. 
Whene'er  the  summons  come.] 

3  O !  could  we  die  with  those  that  die. 

And  place  us  in  their  stead ; 
Then  would  our  spirits  learn  to  fly, 
And  converse  with  the  dead. 

4  Then  should  we  see  the  saints  above 

In  their  own  glorious  forms, 
And  wonder  why  our  souls  should  love 
To  dwell  with  mortal  worms. 

5  [How  should  we  scorn  these  clothes  of 

These  fetters,  and  this  load,  [flesh. 
And  long  for  evening  to  undress. 
That  we  may  rest  with  God.] 

6  We  should  almost  forsake  our  clay. 

Before  the  summons  come, 
And  pray  and  wish  our  souls  away 
To  their  eternal  home. 

Hymn  63.   B.  2.   C.  M.  b 

Canterbury,  Bangor. 
j1  funeral  thought. 

ARK!  from  the  tombs  a  doleful 
sound ! 

Mine  ears  attend  the  cry  — 


634 


« Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground 
'Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 
2 '  Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 
'  In  spite  of  all  your  towers  ; 

'  The  tall,  tlie  wise,  the  reverend  head 
^Must  lie  as  low  as  ours.' 

3  Great  God,  is  this  our  certain  doom  ? 

And  are  we  still  secure  ? 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  more? 

4  Grant  us  the  powers  of  quickening 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly  ;  [grace, 
Tlien,  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 
We'll  rise  above  the  sky. 


635 


Hymn  24.   B.  1.  L.  M.  \, 

Denton,  Windham. 
The  rich  sinner  dying. 

N  vain  the  wealthy  mortals  toil. 
And  heap  their  shining  dust  in  vain ; 
Look  down  and  scorn  the  humble  poor, 
And  boast  their  lofty  hills  of  gain. 

2  Their  golden  cordials  cannot  ease 
Their  pained  hearts,  or  aching  heads, 
Nor  fright,  nor  bribe  approaching  death 

,  From  glittering  roofs  and  downy  beds. 

3  The  lingering,  the  unwilling  soul 
The  dismal  summons  must  obey. 
And  bid  a  long,  a  sad  farewell 
To  the  pale  lump  of  lifeless  clay. 

4  Thence  they  are  huddled  to  the  grave, 
Where  kings  and  slaves  have  equal 

thrones ; 

Their  bones  without  distinction  lie 
Among  the  heap  of  meaner  bones. 


636 


Psalm  49.   L.  M. 

Denton,  Maiden. 


The  rich  sinner^s  death,  and  the  sainfs  resurrection 

[/'HY  do  the  proud  insult  the  poor. 
And  boast  the  large  estates  they 
How  vain  are  riches  to  secure   [have  ? 
Their  haughty  owners  from  the  grave  ! 

2  They  can't  redeem  one  hour  from  death, 
With  all  the  wealth  in  which  they  trust. 
Nor  give  a  dying  brother  breath. 
When  God  commands  him  down  to  dust. 

3  There  the  dark  earth  and  dismal  shade 
Shall  clasp  their  naked  bodies  round  ; 
That  flesh,  so  delicately  fed. 

Lies  cold,  and  moulders  in  the  ground, 

4  Like  thoughtless  sheep  the  sinner  dies,^ 
Laid  in  the  grave  for  worms  to  eat ; 
The  saints  shall  in  the  morning  rise  ; 
And  find  the  oppressor  at  their  feet. 

5  His  honours  perish  in  the  dust. 

And  pomp  and  beauty,  birth  and  blor^d: 


6;37,  638 


DExVrH  AND  THL  RESURRECTION.     .        639,  640 


That  glorious  day  exalts  the  just 
To  fuU  dominion  o'er  the  proud. 
6  My  Saviour  shall  my  life  restore, 
And  raise  me  from  my  dark  abode : 
My  flesh  and  soul  shall  part  no  more. 
But  dwell  forever  near  my  God. 

Psalm  49.    1st  Part.    C.  M.  5 

•  Dundee,  Dedliarn. 

Pride  and  death ;  or,  the  vanity  of  life  and  riches. 

WHY  doth  the  man  of  riches  grow 
To  insolence  and  pride, 
To  see  his  wealth  and  honours  flow 
With  every  rising  tide  ? 

2  [Why  doth  he  treat  the  poor  with  scorn, 

Made  of  the  self-same  clay, 
And  boast  as  though  his  flesh  were  born 
Of  better  dust  than  they  ?] 

3  Not  all  his  treasures  can  procure 

His  soul  a  short  reprieve  ; 
Redeem  from  death  one  guilty  hour, 
Or  make  his  brother  live. 

4  [Life  is  a  blessing  can't  be  sold, 

The  ransom  is  too  high ; 
Justice  will  ne'er  be  bribed  with  gold. 
That  man  may  never  die.] 

5  He  sees  the  brutish  and  the  wise, 

The  timorous  and  the  brave 
Quit  their  possessions,  close  their  eyes, 
And  hasten  to  the  grave. 

6  Yet  'tis  his  inward  thought  and  pride, 

'My  house  shall  ever  stand; 
'And  that  my  name  may  long  abide 
'I'll  give  it  to  my  land.' 

7  Vain  are  his  though ts,his  hopes  are  lost. 

How  soon  his  memory  dies ! 
His  name  is  written  in  the  aust, 
Where  his  own  carcass  lies. 
Pause. 

8  This  is  the  folly  of  their  way  ; 

And  yet  their  sons,  as  vain. 
Approve  the  Avords  their  fathers  say. 
And  act  their  works  ajyain. 

9  Men  void  of  wisdom  and  of  grace, 

If  honour  raise  them  high. 
Live  like  the  beast,  a  thoughtless  race. 
And  like  the  beast  they  die. 

10  [Laid  m  the  grave  like  silly  sheep, 
Death  feeds  upon  them  there. 

Till  the  last  trumpet  breaks  their  sleep. 
In  terror  and  despair.] 

fJQQ  Psalm  49.   2d  Part.    C.  M.  b 

St.  Ann's,  Stephens. 
Death  and  the  re.'iurrr.ctinn. 

YE  sons  of  pride,  that  hate  the  just. 
And  trample  on  the  poor. 
When  death  has  brought  you  down  to 
Your  pomp  shall  rise  no  more,  [dust, 


2  The  last  great  day  shall  change  the 

When  will  that  hour  appear  ?  [scene  ■ 
When  shall  the  just  revive  and  reign 
O'er  all  that  scorn'd  them  here.^ 

3  God  will  my  naked  soul  receive, 

When  separate  from  the  flesh ; 
And  break  the  prison  of  the  grave, 
To  raise  my  bones  afresh. 

4  Heaven  is  my  everlasting  home : 

Th'  inheritance  is  sure  : 
Let  men  of  pride  their  rage  resume, 
But  I'll  repine  no  more. 

^QQ  Psalm  89.   2d  Part.   L.  M.  b 

XJtPCF  Denton,  Maiden. 

Mortalitj!  and  hope.    A  funeral  psalm. 

EMEMBER,  Lord,  our  mortal  state, 
How  frail  our  life !  how  short  the 
date ! 

Where  is  the  man  that  draws  his  breath 
Safe  from  disease,  secure  from  death  ? 

2  Lord,  while  we  see  whole  nations  die, 
Our  flesh  and  sense  repine  and  cry, 
'  Must  death  forever  rage  and  reign, 
'  Or  hast  thou  made  mankind  in  vain  ? 

3 '  Where  is  thy  promise  to  the  just  ? 
'  Are  not  thy  servants  turn'd  to  dust  ?' 
But  faith  forbids  these  mournful  sighs, 
And  sees  the  sleeping  dust  arise. 

4  That  glorious  hour,  that  dreadful  day 
Wipes  the  reproach  of  saints  away. 
And  clears  the  honour  of  thy  word  : 
Awake,  our  souls,  and  bless  the  Lord. 


640 


Psalm  89.   P.  M.  b 

St.  Hellen's,  Brooklyn. 
L!fi'-,  death,  and  the  resurrection.  * 

^I^HINK,  mighty  God,  on  feeble  man  ; 
How  few  his  hours,  how  short  his 
span ; 

Short  from  the  cradle  to  the  grave. 
Who  can  secure  iiis  vital  breath 
Aofainst  the  bold  demands  of  death. 

With  skill  to  fly,  or  power  to  save 

2  Lord,  shall  it  be  forever  said, 
'The  race  of  man  was  only  made 

'  For  sickness,  sorrow,  and  the  dust  ?' 
Are  not  thy  servants,  day  by  day, 
Sent  to  their  graves,  and  turn'd  to  clay  ? 

Lord,  Where's  thy  kindness  to  the  just? 

3  Hast  thou  not  promised  to  thy  Son, 
.And  all  his  seed,  a  heavenly  crown? 

But  flesh  and  sense  indulge  despair 
Forever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
That  faith  can  read  his  holy  word, 

And  find  a  resurrection  there. 

4  Forever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
Who  gives  his  saints  a  lonac  reward 


f341,  642,  643 


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  N 


644,  6im 


For  all  their  toil,  reproach  and  pain : 
Let  all  below,  and  all  above, 
Join  to  proclaim  thy  wondrous  love. 

And  each  repeat  a  loud  Amen. 

r^A-s   Psalm  16.   3d  Part.   L.  M.  t> 

Hague,  Medway. 
Courage  in  deaths  and  hope  of  the  resurrection. 

"HEN  God  IS  nigh,my  faith  is  strong: 
His  arm  is  my  almighty  prop  : 
Be  glad,  my  heart ;  rejoice,  my  tongue  ; 
My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

2  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head. 
Yet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  SQul  forever  with  the  dead. 

Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave. 

3  My  flesh  shall  thy  first  call  obey. 
Shake  off*  the  dust,  and  rise  on  fiigh : 
Then  shalt  thou  lead  the  wondrous  way 
Up  to  thy  throne  above  the  sky. 

4  There  streams  of  endless  pleasure  flow. 
And  full  discoveries  of  thy  grace, 
(Which  we  but  tasted  here  below) 
Spread  heavenly  joys  though  all  the  place. 

a  AO   Hymn  110.   B.  2.   S.  M.  # 

^  Sutton,  Watchman,  Miletus. 

Triumph  over  death,  in  hope  of  the  resurrection. 

y4  ND  must  this  body  die  ? 
This  mortal  frame  decay  ? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay  ? 

2  Corruption,  earth  and  worms 
Shall  but  refine  this  flesh. 

Till  my  triumphant  spirit  comes, 
To  put  it  on  afresh. 

3  God  my  Redeemer  lives. 
And  often  from  the  skies 

Looks  down,  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

4  Array'd  in  glorious  grace 
Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine ; 

And  every  shape,  and  every  face 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

5  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 
To  Jesus'  dying  love;- 

We  would  adore  his  grace  below, 
And  sing  his  power  above. 

6  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 
Of  these  our  humble  songs. 

Till  tunes  of  nobler  sound  we  raise 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

J  Q    Hymn  102.   B.  2.   L.  M.  ^ 

All  Saints,  Dresden. 
^  happy  resurrection. 

rvrO,  I'll  repine  at  death  no  more, 
-L^   But,  with  a  cheerful  gasp,  resign 


To  the  cold  dungeon  of  the  grave  ?"  ^ 
These  dying,  withering  limbs  of  mine,  i 

2  Let  worms  devour  my  wasting  flesh, 
And  crumble  all  my  bones  to  dust, 
My  God  shall  raise  my  frame  anew 
At  the  revival  of  the  just. 

3  Break,  sacred  morning,  thro'  the  skies, 
Bring  that  delightful,  dreadful  day  ;  Vi 
Cut  short  the  hours,dear  Lord,and  come  ^ 
Thy  lingering  wheels,  how  long  they  stay! 

4  [Our  weary  spirits  faint  to  see 
The  light  of  thy  returning  face  ; 
And  hear  the  language  of  those  lips 
Where  God  has  shed  his  richest  grace.] 

5  [Haste,  then,  upon  the  wings  of  love, 
Rouse  all  the  pious  sleeping  clay ; 
That  we  may  join  in  heavenly  joys, 
And  sing  the  triumph  of  the  day.] 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT. 


Hymn  65.   B.  1.   L.  M. 

Enfield,  Blendon. 

T7ie  kingdoms  of  the  world  become  the  kingdom  of 
the  Lord;  or,  the  day  of  judgment, 

LET  the  seventh  angel  sound  on  high, 
Let  shouts  be  heard  thro'  all  the  sky : 
Kings  of  the  earth,  with  glad  accord, 
Give  up  your  kingdoms  to  the  Lord. 

2  Almighty  God,  thy  power  assume, 
Who  wast,  and  art,  and  art  to  come  ; 
Jesus,  the  Lamb,  who  once  was  slain, 
Forever  live,  forever  reign ! 

3  The  angry  nations  fret  and  roar. 
That  they  can  slay  the  saints  no  more  : 
On  wings  of  vengeance  flies  our  God, 
To  pay  the  long  arrears  of  blood. 

4  Now  must  the  rising  dead  appear; 
Now  the  decisive  sentence  hear; 
Now  the  dear  martyrs  of  the  Lord 
Receive  an  infinite  reward. 

aA^  Psalm  97.    1st  Part.   L.  M. 

yj^fj         Winchelsea,  Old  Hundred. 
Christ  reigning  in  heaven,  and  coming  to  judgment. 
E  reigns  !  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  reigns ! 
Praise  him  in  evangelic  strains  ; 
Let  the  whole  earth  in  songs  rejoice. 
And  distant  islands  join  their  voice. 

2  Deep  are  his  counsels,  and  unknown. 
But  grace  and  truth  support  his  throne  ; 
Though  gloomy  clouds  his  way  surroundy  |^ 
Justice  is  their  eternal  ground. 

3  In  robes  of  judgment,  lo,  he  comes  ! 
Shakes  the  wide  earth,  and  cleaves  tlie 
Before  him  burns  devouring  fire,  [tombs 
The  mountains  melt,  the  seas  retire.  ^ 


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648,  649 


4  His  enemies,  with  sore  dismay. 
Fly  from  the  sight,  and  shun  the  day ; 
Then  lift  your  heads,  ye  saints,  on  high, 
And  sing,  for  your  redemption's  nigh. 


646 


Htmk  107.   B.  'i.   C.  M.  b 

Bangor,  Chester. 
The  everlastin<T  absence  of  God  intolerable. 

THAT  awful  day  will  surely  come, 
Th'  appointed  hour  makes  haste. 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge, 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

M  Thou  lovely  Chief  of  all  my  joys, 
Thou  Sovereign  of  my  heart. 
How  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice 
Pronounce  the  sound.  Depart') 

3  The  thunder  of  that  dismal  word 

Would  so  torment  my  ear, 
'Twould  tear  my  soul  asunder,  Lord, 
With  most  tormenting  fear. 

4  [What,  to  be  banish'd  from  my  life, 

And  yet  forbid  to  die ! 
To  linger  in  eternal  pain. 
Yet  death  forever  fly!] 

5  0!  wretched  state  of  deep  despair. 

To  see  my  God  remove. 
And  fix  my  doleful  station  where 
I  must  not  taste  his  love ! 

5 Jesus,  I  throw  mine  arms  around, 

And  hang  upon  thy  breast ; 
Without  a  gracious  smile  from  thee 
My  spirit  cannot  rest. 

/  O !  tell  me  that  my  worthless  name 

Is  graven  on  thy  hands  ; 
Show  me  some  promise,  in  thy  book, 
Where  my  salvation  stands. 

8  [Give  me  one  kind,  assuring  word, 

To  sink  my  fears  again; 
.And  cheerfully  my  soul  shall  wait 
Her  threescore  years  and  ten.] 

647  Psalm  9.    1st  Part.   C.  M. 

*  Conway,  Devizes. 

Wrath  and  mercy  from  the  judgment  seat. 
ATylTH  my  whole  heart  I'll  raise  my  song, 

Thy  wonders  I'll  proclaim; 
Thou,  sovereign  Judge  of  right  and 
Wilt  put  my  foes  to  shame,  [wrong, 

2 I'll  sing  thy  majesty  and  grace; 

My  God  prepares  his  throne 
To  judge  the  world  in  righteousness. 
And  make  his  vengeance  known. 

3  Then  shall  the  Lord  a  refuge  prove 

For  all  the  poor  oppress'd ; 
To  save  the  people  of  his  love, 
And  give  the  weary  rest. 

4  The  men  that  know  thy  name  will  trust 
In  thy  abundant  grace 

17 


For  thou  hast  ne'er  forsook  the  just, 
Who  humbly  sought  thy  face. 

5  Sing  praises  to  the  righteous  Lord, 
Who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill. 
Who  executes  his  threatening  word, 
And  doth  his  grace  fulfil. 

a  AO.     Hymn  45.   B.  1.   C.  M. 

York,  Franklin. 
The  last  judgment. 

^JEE  where  the 'great  incarnate  God 
^  Fills  a  majestic  throne. 
While  from  the  skies  his  awful  voice 
Bears  the  last  judgment  down. 

2  ['I  am  the  first,  and  I  the  last, 

*  Through  endless  years  the  same ; 
*I  AM  is  my  memorial  still, 
And  my  eternal  name. 

3  *  Such  favours  as  a  God  can  give, 

My  royal  grace  bestows ; 
*  Ye  thirsty  souls,  come  taste  the  streams 
'Where  life  and  pleasure  flows.] 

4  [*  The  saint  that  triumphs  o'er  his  sins 

'  I'll  own  him  for  a  son ; 
*The  whole  creation  shall  reward 
'The  conquests  he  has  won. 

5 '  But  bloody  hands,  and  hearts  unclean, 
'And  all  the  lying  race, 
'The  faithless  and  the  scoffing  crew 
'  That  spurn  at  offer'd  grace  ; 

6 'They  shall  be  taken  from  my  sight, 
'  Bound  fast  in  iron  chains, 
'And  headlong  plunged  into  the  lake 
'Where  fire  and  darkness  reiorns.'l 

7  0  may  I  stand  before  the  Lamb 

When  earth  and  seas  are  fled ! 
And  hear  the  Judge  pronounce  my  name 
With  blessings  on  my  head. 

8  May  I  with  those  forever  dwell, 

Who  here  were  my  delight. 
While  sinners,  banish'd  down  to  hell, 
No  more  offend  my  sight. 

649  Psalm  50.    1st  Part.   C.  M.  ^ 

Braintree,  Abridge. 
The  last  judgment ;  or,  the  saints  rewarded. 

THE  Lord,  the  judge,  before  his  throne, 
Bids  the  whole  earth  draw  nigh; 
The  nations  near  the  rising  sun, 
And  near  the  western  sky. 

2  No  more  shall  bold  blasphemers  say, 

'Judgment  will  ne'er  begin;' 
No  more  abuse  his  long  delay 
To  impudence  and  sin. 

3  Throned  on  a  cloud,  our  God  shall  come, 

Bright  flames  prepare  his  way; 
Thunder  and  darkness,  fire  and  storn) 
Lead  on  the  4reaclfvil  day. 


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DAY  OF  JUDGMENT. 


4  Heaven  from  above  his  call  shall  hear, 

Attendmg  angels  come, 
And  earth  and  heil  shall  know  and  fear 

His  justice  and  their  doom. 
5 'But  gather  all  my  saints,'  he  cries, 

'That  made  their  peace  with  God 
'By  the  Redeemer's  sacrifice, 

'And  seal'd  it  with  his  blood. 

6 '  Their  faith  and  works,  brought  forth 
to  light, 
'Shall  make  the  world  confess 
'  My  sentence  of  reward  is  right, 
'And  heaven  adore  my  grace.' 

fJXA  Psalm  50.   3d  Part.   CM.  ^ 

\Jt^\y  Dundee,  Rochester. 

The  judgment  of  hypocrites. 

'HEN  Christ  to  judgment  shall 
descend. 
And  saints  surround  their  Lord, 
He  calls  the  nations  to  attend, 
And  hear  his  awful  word. 

2 '  Not  for  the  want  of  bullocks  slain 
'  Will  I  the  world  reprove ; 
'Altars  and  rites  and  forms  are  vain, 
'  Without  the  fire  of  love. 

And  what  have  hypocrites  to  do 
'  To  bring  their  sacrifice  ? 
They  call  my  statutes  just  and  true, 
'But  deal  in  theft  and  lies. 

4 '  Could  you  expect  to  'scape  my  sight, 

'  And  sin  without  control  ? 
'  But  I  shall  bring  your  crimes  to  light, 
'  With  anguish  in  your  soul.' 

5  Consider,  ye  that  slight  the  Lord, 

Before  his  wrath  appear ; 
If  once  vou  fall  beneath  his  sword. 
There's  no  deliverer  there. 

ax^  Psalm  50.   1st  Part.   P.M.  b 

Ut^J.  Walworth,  New  50th. 

The  last  judgment. 
»pHE  Lord,  the  sov»reign,'sends  his  summons  forth, 
Calls  the  south  nations,  and  awakes  the  north  ; 
From  east  to  west  the  sounding  orders  spread, 
Through  distant  worlds,  and  regions  of  the  dead  : 
No  more  shall  atheists  mock  his  long  delay  ; 
His  vengeance  sleeps  no  more  :  behold  the  day  ! 

2  Behold  the  Judge  descends  ;  his  guards  are  nigh  : 
Tempest  and  fire  attend  him  down  the  sky  : 
Heaven,  earth  and  hell,  draw  near  j  let  all  things 

come 

To  hear  his  justice,  and  the  sinner's  doom  I 

'  But  gather  first  my  saints  (the  Judge  commands) 

Bring  them,  ye  angels,  from  their  distant  lands. 

3  *  Behold  my  covenant  stands  forever  good, 
Seal'd  by  the  eternal  sacrifice  in  blood,  [Jew, 
And  sign'd  with  all  their  names  ;  the  Greek,  the 
That  paid  the  ancient  worship,  or  the  new  ; 
There's  no  distinction  here  ;  come,  spread  their 

thrones. 

And  near  me  seat  my  favourites  and  my  sons. 

4  *I,  their  Almighty  Saviour,  and  their  God, 

I  am  their  .(^dge  :  Yq  heayens,  proclaim  abroad 


My  just,  etern;!,!  se:ite;ice,  aiiil  declare 

Tliose  awful  truths  tii\t  ^sinueis  drt- id  to  hear: 

Sinners  in  Zion,  treinbi<:;        retire  j 

1  doom  the  painted  hypuciuj  u-  i':re. 

5  '  Not  for  the  want  of  goats  or  buiioc-;?:  slam 
Do  I  condemn  thee  ;  bulls  and  goats  uic  v  \\n 
Without  the  flames  of  love  :  In  vain  the  bi.ire 
Of  brutal  oflerings  that  were  mine  before  ; 
Mine  are  the  tamer  beasts  and  savage  breed,  [feed 
Flocks,  herds,  and  fields,  and  forests,  where  they 

6 '  If  I  were  hungry,  would  I  ask  thee  food  ? 
W^hen  did  I  thirst,  or  drink  thy  bullocks'  blood? 
Can  I  be  flatter'd  with  thy  cringing  bows, 
Thy  solemn  chatterings,  and  fantastic  vows  ? 
Are  my  eyes  charm'd  thy  vestments  to  behold, 
Glaring  in  gems,  and  gay  in  woven  gold  ? 

7  '  Unthinking  wretch  !  how  couldst  thou  hope  to 
A  God,  a  Spirit,  with  such  toys  as  these  ?  [please 
While,  with  my  grace  and  statutes  on  thy  tongue, 
Thou  lovest  deceit,  and  dost  thy  brother  wrojig  S 
In  vain  to  pious  forms  thy  zeal  pretends, 
Thieves  and  adulterers  are  thy  chosen  friends. 

8  '  Silent  I  waited  with  long-sufl^ering  love  ; 

But  didst  thou  hope  that  I  should  ne'er  reprove? 
And  cherish  such  an  impious  thought  within, 
That  God,  the  righteous,  would  indulge  thy  sin  ? 
Behold  my  terrors  now  ;  my  thunders  roll, 
And  thine  own  crimes  affright  thy  guilty  soul.' 

9  Sinners,  awake  betimes  ;  ye  fools,  be  wise  ; 
Awake  before  this  dreadful  morning  rise  :  [amend  : 
Change  your  vain  thoughts,  your  crooked  works 
Fly  to  the  Saviour,  make  the  Judge  your  friend  j 
Lest  like  a  lion  his  last  vengeance  tear 

Your  trembling  souls,  and  no  deliverer  near. 

axi}  Psalm  50.   2d  Part.  P.M. 

\JfJ^  Cherriton,  Landaff. 

The  last  judgment. 

THE  God  of  glory  sends  his  summons  forth, 
Calls  the  south  nations,  and  awakes  the  north  ; 
From  east  to  west  the  sovereign  orders  spread, 
Through  distant  worlds,  and  regions  of  the  dead. 
The  trumpet  sounds;  hell  trembles;  heaven  rejoices 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful  voices 

2  No  more  shall  atheists  mock  his  long  delay  ; 
His  vengeance  sleeps  no  more  :  Behold  the  day  ! 
Behold  the  Judge  descends  :  his  guards  are  nigh  : 
Tempest  and  fire  attend  him  down  the  sky. 

When  God  appears,  all  nature  shall  adore  him  : 
While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before  him. 

3  '  Heaven,  earth  and  hell,  draw  near  ;  let  all  things 
To  hear  my  justice,  and  the  sinner's  doom  I  [come, 
But  gather  first  my  saints,  (the  Judge  commands) 
Bring  them,  ye  angels,  from  their  distant  lands.' 

When  Christ  returns,  wake  every  cheerful  passion  ; 
And  shoiJ/   ye  saints  !  he  comes  for  your  salvation. 

4  '  Behol'*     T.y  covenant  stands  forever  good, 
Seal'd  by     )  eternal  sacrifice  in  blood,  [Jew, 
And  sign'd  with  all  their  names  ;  the  Greek,  the 
That  paid  the  ancient  worship  or  the  new.' 

There's  no  distinction  here  ;  join  all  your  voices, 
And  raise  your  heads,  ye  saints,  for  heaven  rejoices. 

.5 '  Here  (saith  the  Lord)  ye  angels,  spread  theii 
thrones. 

And  near  me  seat  my  favourites  and  my  sons  : 
Come,  my  redeem'd,  possess  the  joys  prepared 
Ere  time  began  ;  'tis  your  divine  reward.' 
When  Christ  returns,  wake  every  cheerful  passion  j 
And  shout,  ye  saints  !  he  comes  for  your  salvation. 
Pause  I. 

6 '  I  am  the  Saviour,  I  th'  Almighty  God  ; 
I  am  the  Judge  :  Ye  heavens,  proclaim  abroad 
My  just,  etern.al  sentence,  and  declare 
Those  awful  truths,  that  sinners  dread  to  hear.' 
When  God  appears,  all  nature  shall  adore  him  : 
While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before  him 


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7  *  Stand  forth,  thou  bold  blasphemer,  and  profane, 
Now  feel  niy  wrath,  nor  crill  my  tJireatenings  vain; 
I'hou  hypocrite,  once  dress'd  in  saint's  attire, 

I  doom  the  painted  hypocrite  to  fire.' 
Judgment  proceeds  ;  hell  trembles  ;  heaven  rejoicesj 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful  voices. 

8  '  Not  for  the  want  of  goats  or  bullocks  slain 
Do  I  condemn  thee  ;  bulls  and  goats  are  vain 
Without  the  flames  of  love  ;  in  vain  the  store 
Of  brutal  offerings  that  were  mine  before.' 

Earth  is  the  Lord's  ;  all  nature  shall  adore  him  ; 
While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before  him. 

9 '  [f  I  were  hungry,  would  I  ask  thee  food  ? 
When  did  I  thirst',  or  drink  thy  bullocks'  blood  ? 
Mine  are  the  tamer  beasts,  and  savage  breed. 
Flocks,  herds,  and  fields,  and  forests  where  they 

All  is  the  Lord's  ;  he  rules  the  wide  creation;  [feed.' 

'jives  sinners  vengeance,  and  the  saints  salvation. 

10  '  Can  I  be  flatter'd  with  thy  cringing  bows. 
Thy  solemn  chatterings  and  fantastic  vows  ? 
Are  my  eyes  charm'd  thy  vestments  to  behold, 
Glaring  in  gems,  and  gay  in  woven  gold 
God  is  the  Judge  of  hearts  5  no  fiiir  disguises 
Can  screen  the  guilty,  when  his  vengeance  rises. 
Pause  II. 

II '  Unthinking  wretch  !  how  couldst  thou  hope  to 
A  God,  a  Spirit,  with  such  toys  as  these [please 
While  with  my  grace  and  statutes  on  thy  tongue, 
Thou  lovest  deceit,  and  dost  thy  brother  wrong.' 

Judgment  proceeds  ;  hell  trembles  ;  heaven  rejoices; 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful  voices. 

12 '  In  vain  to  pious  forms  thy  zeal  pretends  ; 
Thieves  and  adulterers  are  thy  chosen  friends ; 
While  the  false  flatterer  at  my  altar  vi^aits. 
His  harden'dsoul  divine  instruction  hates.' 
God  is  the  Judge  of  hearts  ;  no  fair  disguises 
Can  screen  the  guilty  when  his  vengeance  rises. 

13'  Silent  I  waited  with  long-suffering  love  ; 
Cut  didst  thou  hope  that  I  should  ne'er  reprove  ? 
And  cherish  such  an  impious  thought  within. 
That  the  All-holy  would  indulge  thy  sin  .'' 

See,  God  appears,  ail  nature  joins  to  adore  him  ; 

Judgment  proceeds,  and  sinners  fall  before  him. 

14  '  Behold  my  terrors  now  ;  my  thunders  roll, 
And  thy  own  crimes  aftright  thy  guilty  soul. 
Now  like  a  lion  shall  my  vengeance  tear 
Tliy  bleeding  heart,  and  no  deliverer  near.' 

Judgment  concludes;  hell  trembles;  heaven  rejoices; 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful  voices. 
Epiphonema. 

15 '  Sinners,  awake  betimes  ;  ye  fools,  be  wise  ; 
Awake  before  this  dreadful  morning  rise  :  [amend; 

_  Change  your  vain  thoughts,  your  crooked  works 
Fly  to  the  Saviour,  make  the  Judge  your  friend.* 

Then  join  the  saints  ;  wake  every  cheerful  passion  ; 

When  Christ  returns,  he  comes  for  your  salvation. 


HELL  AND  HEAVEN 


653 


Hymn  44.   B.  2.   L.  M.  b 

Windham,  Maiden. 
Hell ;  or,  the  veno-eance  of  God. 

"^^ITH  holy  fear,  and  humble  song", 
*  ^  The  dreadful  God  our  souls  adore ; 
Reverence  and  awe  becomes  the  tongue 
That  speaks  the  terrors  of  his  power. 

2  Far  in  the  deep,  where  darkness  dwells, 
The  land  of  horror  and  despair, 
Justice  has  built  a  dismal  hell, 

And  laid  her  stores  of  venofeance  there. 

3  [Eternal  plagues,  and  heavy  chains, 
Tormenting  racks,  and  fiery  coals, 


And  darts  t'  inflict  immortal  pains. 
Dyed  in  the  blood  of  damned  souls. 

4  There  Satan,  the  first  sinner,  lies, 
And  roars,  and  bites  his  iron  bands  ; 
In  vain  the  rebel  strives  to  rise,  [hands.] 
Crush'd  with  the  weight  of  both  thine 

5  There  guilty  ghosts  of  Adam's  race 
Shriek  out,  and  howl  beneath  thy  rod  ; 
Once  they  could  scorn  a  Saviour's  grace, 
But  they  incensed  a  dreadful  God. 

6  Tremble,  my  soul,  and  kiss  the  Son  — 
Sinners,  obey  the  Saviour's  call ; 
Else  your  damnation  hastens  on. 

And  hell  gapes  wide  to  wait  your  fall. 

HymxX  105.   B.  1.   C.  M.  4* 

Haven,  Dundee. 
Heaven  invisible  and  holy, 

OR  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard, 
Nor  sense  nor  reason  known. 
What  joys  the  Father  hath  prepared 
For  those  that  love  the  Son. 

2  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 

Reveals  a  heaven  to  come  ; 
The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word 
Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

3  Pure  arc  the  joys  above  the  sky, 

And  all  the  region  peace ; 
No  wanton  lips,  nor  envious  eye 
Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 

4  Those  holy  gates  forever  bar 

Pollution,  sm  and  shame  ; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there. 
But  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

5  He  keeps  the  Father's  book  of  life , 

There  all  their  names  are  found; 
The  hypocrite  in  vain  shall  stnve 
To  tread  the  heavenly  ground. 


Hymx>^  86.  B.2.  CM.    4^=  orb 

Abridge,  St.  Ann's. 
Freedom  from  sin  and  misery  in  heaven. 

UR  sins,  alas,  how  strong  they  be . 
And,  like  a  violent  sea. 
They  break  our  duty.  Lord,  to  thee. 
And  hurry  us  away. 

2  The  waves  of  trouble,  how  they  rise ! 

How  loud  the  tempests  roar! 
But  death  shall  land  our  weary  souls 
Safe  on  the  heavenly  shore. 

3  There,  to  fulfil  his  sweet  commands, 

Our  speedy  feet  shall  move ; 
No  sin  shall  clog  our  winged  zeal, 
Or  cool  our  burnins:  love. 

4  There  shall  we  sit,  and  sing",  and  tell 

The  wonders  of  his  grace  ; 


656,  657 


HELL  AND  HEAVEN. 


658,  65 


Till  heavenly  raptures  fire  our  hearts, 
And  smile  in  every  face. 

5  Forever  his  dear  sacred  name 
•    Shall  dwell  upon  our  tongue  ; 
And  Jesus  and  Salvation  be 
The  close  of  every  song; 


656 


Hymn  40.   B.  1.   L.  M. 

,  JXantvvich,  Dunstan. 
The  business  and  blessedness  of  glorified  sainU. 

*  "^^JTHAT  happy  men  or  angels  these, 
▼  f  t  That  all  their  robes  are  spotless 
white  ? 

*  Whence  did  this  glorious  troop  arrive 

*  At  the  pure  realms  of  heavenly  light  ?' 

2  From  torturmg  racks  and  burning  fires 
And  seas  of  their  own  blood  they  came ; 
But  nobler  blood  has  wash'd  their  robes. 
Flowing  from  Christ,  the  dying  Lamb. 

3  Now  they  approach  th'  Almighty  Throne 
With  loud  hosannas  night  and  day  ; 
Sweet  anthems  to  the  great  Three-One 
Measure  their  blest  eternity. 

4  No  more  shall  hunger  pain  their  souls ; 
He  bids  their  parchmg  thirst  be  gone  ; 
And  spreads  the  shadow  of  his  wings 
To  screen  them  from  the  scorching  sun. 

5  The  Lamb,  that  fills  the  middle  throne. 
Shall  shed  around  his  milder  beams  ; 
There  shall  they  feast  on  his  rich  love. 
And  drink  full  joys  from  living  streams. 

6  Thus  shall  their  mighty  bliss  renew. 
Thro'  the  vast  round  of  endless  years  ; 
And  the  sofl:  hand  of  sovereign  grace 
Heals  all  their  wounds,  and  wipes  their 

tears. 


657 


Hymn  4L   B.  1.   C.  M.  # 

Bethlehem,  Cambridge. 
The  same ;  or,  the  martyrs  glorified. 

•'T^HESE  glorious  minds,  how  bright 
they  shine ; 
*  Whence  all  their  white  array  ? 
*How  came  they  to  the  happy  seats 
'  Of  everlasting  day  ?' 

2  From  torturing  pains  to  endless  joys 

On  fiery  wheels  they  rode, 
And  strangely  wash'd  their  raiment  white 
In  Jesus'  dying  blood. 

3  Now  they  approach  a  spotless  God, 

And  bow  before  his  throne  ; 
Their  warbling  harps  and  sacred  songs 
Adore  the  Holy  One. 

4  The  unveil'd  glories  of  his  face 

Among  his  saints  reside, 
While  the  rich  treasure  of  his  grace 
Sees  all  their  wants  supply'd. 


5  Tormenting  thirst  shall  leave  their  soul  , 

And  hunger  flee  as  fast  ; 
The  fruit  of  life's  immortal  tree 
Shall  be  their  sweet  repast. 

6  The  Lamb  shall  lead  his  heavenly  flock 

Where  living  fountains  rise. 
And  love  divine  shall  wipe  away 
The  sorrows  of  their  eyes. 


658 


Hymn  33.   B.  2.   C.  M. 

Christmas,  Bray. 
The  blessed  society  in  heaven. 

AISE  thee,  my  soul,  fly  up,  and  run 
Through  every  heavenly  street, 
And  say,  There's  nouo-ht  below  the  sun 
That's  worthy  of  thy  feet. 

2  Thus  will  we  mount  on  sacred  wings, 

And  tread  the  courts  above  : 
Nor  earth,  nor  all  her  mightiest  things 
Shall  tempt  our  meanest  love. 

3  There,  on  a  high  majestic  throne, 

Th'  Almighty  Father  reigns, 
And  sheds  his  glorious  goodness  down 
On  all  the  blissful  plains. 

4  Bright,  like  a  sun,  the  Saviour  sits, 

And  spreads  eternal  noon : 
No  evenings  there,  nor  gloomy  nighty 
To  want  the  feeble  moon. 

5  Amid  those  ever-shining  skies 

Behold  the  sacred  Dove  ; 
While  banish'd  sin,  and  sorrow  flies 
From  all  the  realms  of  love. 

6  The  glorious  tenants  of  the  place 

Stand  bending  round  the  throne  ; 
And  saints  and  seraphs  sing  and  praise 
The  infinite  Three-One. 

7  [But  O,  what  beams  of  heavenly  grace 

Transport  them  all  the  while  ! 
Ten  thousand  smiles  from  Jesus'  face 
And  love  in  every  smile !] 

8  Jesus,  and  when  shall  that  dear  day 

That  joyful  hour,  appear. 
When  1  shall  leave  this  house  of  clay 
To  dwell  among  them  there ! 


659 


Hymn  68.   B.  2.   C.  M.  # 

Wareham,  Litchfield. 
The  Jnimble  worship  of  heaven. 

FATHER,  I  long,  I  faint  to  see  } 
The  place  of  thine  abode  ; 
I'd  leave  thy  earthly  courts,  and  flee 
Up  to  thy  seat,  my  God ! 

2  Here  I  behold  thy  distant  face, 

And  'tis  a  pleasing  sight; 
But  to  abide  in  thine  embrace 
Is  infinite  delight. 

3  I'd  part  with  all  the  joys  of  sense 

To  gaze  upon  thy  throne  ; 


6G0,  661 


HELL  AND  HEAVEN. 


662 


PJeasure  springs  fresh  forever  thence, 
Unspeakable,  unknown. 

4  [There  all  the.  heavenly  hosts  are  seen ; 

In  shining  ranks  they  move ; 
I  And  drink  immortal  vig-our  in, 
With  wonder,  and  with  love, 

5  Then  at  thy  feet  witli  awful  fear 

Th'  adoring  armies  fall ; 
With  joy  they  shrink  to  nothing  there, 
Before  th'  eternal  all. 

6  There  I  would  vie  with  all  the  host 

In  duty,  and  in  bliss ; 
While  less  than  nothing  1  could  boast, 
And  vanitjj  confess.] 

7  The  more  thy  glories  strike  mine  eyes, 

The  humbler  I  shall  lie  ; 
Thus,  while  I  sink,  my  joys  shall  rise 
Unmeasurably  high. 


Psalm  96.   L.  P.  M. 

St.  Hellen's. 


The  God  of  the  Oentiles. 

LET  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise 
To  sing  the  choicest  psalm  of  praise. 
To  sing  and  bless  Jehovah's  name: 
His  glory  let  the  heathens  know. 
His  wonders  to  the  nations  show, 
And  all  his  saving  works  proclaim. 

2 The  heathens  know  thy  glory.  Lord; 
The  wondering  nations  read  thy  word  ; 

Among  us  is  Jehovah  known : 
Our  worship  shall  no  more  be  paid 
To  gods  which  mortal  hands  have  made  ; 

Our  Maker  is  our  God  alone. 

3  He  framed  the  2[lobe,  he  built  the  sky, 
He  made  the  sfiininof  worlds  on  hia-h, 

And  reigns  complete  in  glory  there  : 
His  beams  are  majesty  and  light ; 
His  beauties  how  divinely  bright! 

His  temple  how  divinely  fair ! 

4  Come,  the  great  day,  the  glorious  hour. 
When  earth  shall  feel  his  saving  power, 

And  barbarous  nations  fear  his  name  ; 
Then  shall  the  race  of  man  confess 
The  beauty  of  his  holiness. 

And  in  his  courts  his  grace  proclaim. 


661 


Hymn  91.   B.  %   C.  M. 

Braintree,  Barby. 
The  glory  of  Christ  in  heaven. 

f\  THE  delights,  the  heavenly  joys, 
The  glories  of  the  place. 
Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beams 
Of  his  o'erflowing  grace. 

2  Sweet  majesty  and  awful  love 
Sit  smiling  on  his  brow ; 
And  all  the  glorious  ranks  above 
At  humble  distance  bow 


3  [Princes  to  his  imperial  name 

Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down ; 
Dominions,  thrones,  and  powers  rejoice 
To  see  him  wear  the  crown. 

4  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  praise 

Through  every  heavenly  street, 
And  lay  their  highest  honours  down 
Submissive  at  liis  feet] 

5  Those  soft,  tliose  blessed  feet  of  his, 

That  once  rude  iron  tore. 
High  on  a  throne  of  light  they  stands 
And  all  the  saints  adore. 

6  His  head,  the  dear  majestic  head, 

That  cruel  thorns  did  wound. 
See  what  immortal  glories  shine, 
And  circle  it  around! 

7TJiis  is  the  Man,  th'  exalted  Man, 

Whom  we,  unseen,  adore  ! 
But,  when  our  eyes  behold  his  face, 
Our  hearts  shall  love  him  more. 

8  [Lord !  how  our  souls  are  all  on  fire 

To  see  thy  blest  abode: 
Our  tongues  rejoice  in  tunes  of  praise 
To  our  incarnate  God! 

9  And  while  our  faith  enjoys  this  sight, 

We  long  to  leave  our  clay ; 
And  wish  thy  fiery  chariots.  Lord, 
To  fetch  our  souls  away.] 

fl(\0     Hymn  75.   B.  9.   C.  M.  ^ 

\J\JA>^         Christmas,  Tallis'  Chant. 

Spiritual  and  eternal  joys  ;  or^  the  beatific  sight 
  of' Christ. 

"OROM  thee,my  God,my  joys  shall  rise, 

And  run  eternal  rounds. 
Beyond  the  limits  of  the  skies, 
And  all  created  bounds. 

2  The  holy  triumphs  of  my  soul 

Shall  death  itself  outbrave, 
Leave  dull  mortality  behind, 
And  fly  beyond  the  grave. 

3  There,  where  my  blessed  Jesus  reigns. 

In  heaven's  unmeasured  space, 
I'll  spend  a  long  eternity 
In  pleasure,  and  in  praise. 

4  Millions  of  years  my  wondering  eyes 

Shall  o'er  thy  beauties  rove  ; 
And  endless  ages  111  adore 
The  glories  of  thy  love. 

5  [Sweet  Jesus !  every  smile  of  thine 

Shall  fresh  endearments  brin^, 
And  thousand  tastes  of  new  delight 
From  all  thy  graces  spring. 

6  Haste,  my  Beloved,  fetch  my  soul 

Up  to  thy  bless'd  abode  ; 
Fly,  for  my  spirit  longs  to  see 
My  Saviour,  and  my  God.] 


663,  664,  665 


DOXOLOGIES. 


666-^671 


I  cannot  persuade  myself  to  put  a  full  period  to  these  divine 
Hymns,  until  I  have  addressed  a  special  SONG  OF  GLORY  to 
God  th«  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  f hough  the 
Latin  name  of  it,  Gloria  Patri,  be  retained  in  the  English  nation 
from  the  Roman  Church  ;  and  though  there  may  be  some  ex- 
cesses of  superstitious  honour  paid  to  the  words  of  it,  which  may 
have  wrought  some  unhappy  prejudices  in  weaker  Christians  ; 
yet  I  believe  it  still  to  be  one  of  the  noblest  parts  of  Christian 
worship.  The  subject  of  it  is,  the  doctrine  of  the  Trinity,  which 
is  that  peculiar  glory  of  the  Divine  Nature,  that  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  has  so  clearly  revealed  unto  men,  and  is  so  necessary  to 
true  Christianity.  The  action  is  praise,  v.'hich  is  the  most  com- 
plete and  exalted  part  of  heavenly  worship.  I  have  cast  the 
tong  into  a  variety  of  forms,  and  have  fitted  it  by  a  plain  version, 
or  a  larger  paraphrase,  to  be  sur.jf  either  alone,  or  at  the  conclu- 
•ton  of  another  Hymn.  I  have  added  also  a  few  Hosannas,  or 
ascriptions  of  salvation  to  Christ,  in  the  same  manner,  and  for 
the  same  end. 

DOXOLOGIES. 

THOSE  OF  EACH  METRE    ARE    PLACED  TOGETHER, 
BEGINNING  WITH  LONG  METRE. 

aao  Hymn  26.   B.  3.   1st  L.  M.  ^ 

UUO      Qi(j  Hundred,  Angels'  Hymn. 

^  song  of  praise  to  the  ever-blessed  TRINITY,  GOD 
the  FATHER,  SON,  and  SPIRIT. 

BLESS'D  be  the  Father  and  his  love, 
To  whose  celestial  source  we  owe 
Rivers  of  endless  joy  above, 
And  rills  of  comfort  here  below. 

2  Glory  to  th.ee,  great  Son  of  God, 
From  whose  dear  wounded  body  rolls 
A  precious  stream  of  vital  blood, 
Pardon  and  life  for  dying  souls. 

3  We  give  the  sacred  Spirit  praise, 
Who  in  our  hearts  of  sin  and  wo 
Makes  living  springs  of  grace  arise, 
And  into  boundless  glory  flow. 

4  Thus  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  we  adore, 
That  sea  of  life  and  love  unknown. 
Without  a  bottom  or  a  shore. 


fifizt  Hymn  29.   B.  3.   2d  L.  M.  ^ 

XJU"*  Winchelsea,  Enfield. 

GLORY  to  God  the  Trinity, 
Whose  name  has  mysteries  unknown  ; 
In  essence  One,  in  person  Three  ; 
A  social  nature,  yet  alone. 

2  When  all  our  noblest  powers  are  join'd 
The  honours  of  thy  name  to  raise, 
Thy  glories  over-match  our  mind. 
And  angels  faint  beneath  the  praise. 

665   Hymn  32.   B.  3.   3d  L.  M.  ^ 

rpO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  alJ  "  t  heaven. 


666     Hymn  33.    B.  3.   L.  M.  ^ 

Or  t/ius. 

A  LL  glory  to  thy  wondrous  name, 
Father  of  mercy,  God  of  love  ; 
Thus  we  exalt  the  Lord,  the  Lamb, 
And  thus  we  praise  the  heavenly  Dove 

aanf  Hymn  27.   B.  3.   1st  C.  M.  # 

•  Bray,  j?t.  Martin's. 

^LORY  to  God  the  Father's  name 

Who,  from  our  sinful  race, 
Chose  out  his  favourites  to  proclaim 
The  honours  of  his  grace. 

2  Glory  to  God  the  Son  be  paid, 

Who  dwelt  in  humble  clay. 
And,  to  redeem  us  from  the  dead, 
Gave  his  own  life  away. 

3  Glory  to  God  the  Spirit  give. 

From  whose  almighty  power 
Our  souls  their  heavenly  birth  derive 
And  bless  the  happy  hour. 

4  Glory  to  God  that  reigns  above, 

Th'  eternal  Three  in  One, 
Who  by  the  wonders  of  his  love 
Has  made  his  nature  known. 

668  Hymn  30.   B.  3    2d  C.  M.  ^ 

^ff^HE  God  of  mercy  be  adored, 

Who  calls  our  souls  from  death. 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  word 
And  new-creating  breath. 

2  To  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  all  divine, 
Tlie  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
Let  saints  and  angels  join. 

669  Hymn  34.   B.  3.   3d  C.  M.  ^ 

"[VOW  let  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
-^^   And  Spirit  be  adored. 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him 
known. 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

67 0  Hymn  35.   B.  3.   C.  M.  # 

Or  thus.  * 

HONOUR  to  thee,  Almighty  Three, 
And  everlasting  One  ; 
All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 
The  Spirit,  and  the  Son. 

/J^^-l       The  2d  at  the  end  of  the  Tsahns. 
Oil  J^I^  jJp 

LET  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  be  adored, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him 
known. 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 


DOXOLOGIES. 


677—679 


anro  Hymn  28.   B.  3.   1st  S.  M.  # 

^  •  Dover,  Silver  Street. 


ET  God  the  Father  live 
Forever  on  our  tongues ; 
Sinners  from  his  first  love  derive 
The  ground  of  all  their  songs. 

2  Ye  saints,  employ  your  breath 
In  honour  to  the  Son, 

Who  bought  your  souls  from  hell  and 
death, 

By  offering  up  his  own. 

3  Give  to  the  Spirit  praise 
Of  an  immortal  strain, 

Whose  light  and  power  and  grace 
conveys 
Salvation  down  to  men. 

4  While  God  the  Comforter 
Reveals  our  pardon'd  sin, 

O  may  the  blood  and  water  bear 
The  same  record  within ! 

5  To  the  gr?at  One  in  Three, 
That  seal  this  grace  in  heaven, 

The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 
Eternal  glory  given. 


L 


673  Hymn  31.   B.  3.   2d  S.  M.  ^ 

ET  God  the  Maker's  name 
Have  honour,  love  and  fear; 
To  God  the  Saviour  pay  the  same. 
And  God  the  Comforter. 

2   Father  of  lights  above, 
Thy  mercy  we  adore. 
The  Son  of  thine  eternal  love. 
And  Spirit  of  thy  power. 


674  Hymn  36.   B.  3.   3d  S.  M.  ^ 

"E  angels  round  the  throne, 
And  saints  that  dwell  below. 
Worship  the  Father,  love  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

675  Hymn  37.   B.  3.   S.  M.  ^ 

Or  t'lus. 

GIVE  to  the  Father  praise ;  7 
Give  glory  to  the  Son ; 
And  to  the  Spirit  of  his  grace 
Be  equal  honour  done. 


C*nr£*      The  5th  at  the  end  of  the  Psalms. 

P.M.  ^ 

NOW  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 
Eternal  praise  and  glory  given. 
Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is 
known. 

By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne. 
And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 


677 


To  die  for  sins 
That  man  had  done. 


Hymn  38.   B.  3.   H.  M. 

Harwich,  Bethesda. 
j1  song  of  praise  to  the  blessed  Trinity. 

I GIVE  immortal  praise 
To  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  my  comforts  here. 
And  better  hopes  above: 
He  sent  his  own 
Eternal  Son, 

2  To  God  the  Son  belongs 
Immortal  glory  too, 

Who  bought  us  with  his  blood 

From  everlasting  wo: 
And  now  he  lives,     And  sees  the  fruit 
And  now  he  reigns,    Of  all  his  pains. 

3  To  God  the  Spirit's  name 
Immortal  worship  give. 
Whose  new-creating  power 
Makes  the  dead  sinner  live : 

His  work  completes  And  fills  the  soul 
The  great  design,        With  joy  divine. 

4  Almighty  God,  to  thee 
Be  endless  honours  done. 
The  undivided  Three, 
And  the  mysterious  One: 


Where  reason  fails 
With  all  her  powers. 


There  faith  prevails 
And  love  adores. 


anfft     Hymn  39.   B.  3.   H.  M. 

^  •  Harwich,  St.  Philips. 

npO  Him  that  chose  us  first. 
Before  the  world  began ; 
To  Him  that  bore  the  curse 
To  save  rebellious  man; 


4t 


To  Him  that  form'd 
Our  hearts  anew 


Is  endless  praise 
And  glory  due. 


2   The  Father's  love  shall  run 
Through  our  immortal  songs ; 
We  bring  to  God  the  Son° 
Hosannas  on  our  tongues: 


With  equal  praise, 
And  zeal  the  same. 


Our  lips  address 
The  Spirit's  name, 

3   Let  every  saint  above, 

And  angel  round  the  throne. 
Forever  bless  and  love 
The  sacred  Three  in  One.  [time 


Thus  heaven  shall  raise 
His  honours  high, 


When  earth  and 
Grow  old  and  die. 


Hymn  40.   B.  3    H.  M. 


rpO  God  the  Father's  throne 

Perpetual  honours  raise  ; 
Glory  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Spirit,  praise : 


And  while  our  lips 
Their  tribute  brinor 


Our  faith  adores 
The  name  we  sing 


(  G8(V~684 


HOSANNAS. 


G85— 687 


680 


The  6tli  at  the  end  of  the  Psalms. 


H.  M. 


TO  God  the  Father's  throne 
Perpetual  honours  raise  ; 
Glory  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Spirit,  praise : 
With  all  our  powers,  Thy  name  we  sing. 
Eternal  Kincr,  While  faith  adores. 


681     Hymn  41.   B.  3.   H.  M. 

Or  thus. 

TO  our  eternal  God, 
The  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  all  divine, 
Three  mysteries  in  one. 
Salvation,  power,        By  all  on  earth. 
And  praise  be  given,    And  all  in  heaven. 


THE  HOSANNA : 


OR, 


SALVATION  ASCFvIBED  TO  CHRIST. 


2     HymxN  42.   B.  3.   L.  M.  # 

OSANNA  to  King  David's  Son, 
Who  reigns  on  a  superior  throne  ; 
\V e  bless  the  Prince  of  heavenly  birth. 
Who  brings  salvation  down  to  earth. 

2  Let  every  nation,  every  age. 
In  this  delightful  work  engage  ; 
Old  men  and  babes  in  Sion  sing 
The  growing  glories  of  her  King. 

683     Hymn  43.   B.  3.   C.  M.  ^ 

HOSANNA  to  the  Prince  of  Grace  ; 
Sion,  behold  thy  King; 
Proclaim  the  Son  of  David's  race, 
And  tea.ch  the  babes  to  sino*. 

Sflosanna  to  the  incarnate  Word, 
Who  from  tlie  Father  came  ; 
Ascribe  salvation  to  the  Lord, 
W^ith  blessinofs  on  his  name. 


afl4     Hymx^  16.   B.  1.   C.  M. 

^'^^  Bedford,  Parma. 

Hosanna  to  Christ. 

OSANNA  to  the  royal  Son 
Of  David's  ancient  line  ; 
His  natures  two,  his  person  one, 
Mysterious  and  divine. 

2  The  root  of  David  here,  we  find, 
And  offspring  is  the  same  ; 
Eternity  and  time  are  jom'd 
In  our  Immanuel's  name. 


3  Bless'd  he  that  comes  to  wretched  men 

With  peaceful  news  from  heaven ; 
Hosannas  of  the  hicrhest  strain 
To  Christ  the  Lord  be  given ! 

4  Let  mortals  ne'er  refuse  to  take 

Th'  hosanna  on  their  tongues, 
Lest  rocks  and  stones  should  rise,  and 
break 

Their  silence  into  songs. 


5     HymxN  89.   B.  2.   C.  M. 

Christmas,  York. 
ChrisVs  victory  over  Satan. 

OSANNA  to  our  conquering  King, 
The  prince  of  darkness  flies ; 
His  troops  rush  headlong  down  to  hell, 
Like  lifjhtnincr  from  the  skies, 

2  There,  bound  in  chains,  the  lions  roar, 
And  fright  the  rescued  sheep ; 
But  heavy  bars  confine ^heir  power 
And  malice  to  the  deep. 

3 Hosanna  to  our  conquering  King! 
All  hail,  incarnate  Love  ! 
Ten  thousand  songs  and  glories  wai 
To  crown  thy  head  above. 

4  Thy  victories  and  thy  deathless  fame 
Throuo-h  the  wide  world  shall  run 
And  everlasting  ages  sing 
The  triumphs  thou  hast  won. 

Hymn  44.   B.  3.    S.  M.  ^ 

Watchman,  St.  Thomas. 

HOSANNA  to  the  Son 
Of  David,  and  of  God, 
W^ho  brought  the  news  of  pardon  down 
And  bought  it  with  his  blood. 

2   To  Christ  th'  anointed  King 
Be  endless  blessmgs  given ; 
Let  the  whole  earth  his  glory  sing, 
Who  made  our  peace  with  Heaven. 


Hymn  45. 

•  Harwich. 


B.3.   H.  M. 

Betliesda. 


OSANNA  to  the  King 
Of  David's  ancient  blood ; 
Behold  he  comes  to  bring 
Forgiving  grace  from  God ; 


Let  old  and  37^oung 
Attend  his  wav. 


And  at  his  feet 
Their  honours  lay. 

2    Glory  to  God  on  high  ; 
Salvation  to  the  Lamb  ; 
Let  earth,  and  sea,  and  sky. 
His  wondrous  love  proclaim : 
Upon  his  head        I  And  every  age 
Sliall  honours  rest,  !  Pronounce  him  blest. 


SUPPLEMENT  TO  WATTS. 


A 

SELECTION 

or 

MORE    THAN    FIVE  HUNDRED 

HYMNS,  • 

FROM  THE 

MOST  APPROVED  AUTHORS, 

ON  A 

GREAT  VARIETY  OF  SUBJECTS 

AMONG  WHICH  ARE 

ALL.    THE    HYMNS    OF    DR.  WATTS, 

ADAPTED  TO  PUBLIC  AND  PRIVATE  WORSHIP,  NOT 
PUBLISHED  IN  THE  COMMON  EDITIONS. 


■ 


SYLLABUS 


OF  THE  ARRANGEMENT  IN  THE  SUPPLEMENT 


THE  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD 
CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE 
UNIVERSAL  PRAISE 
SCRIPTURE 

CHRIST  .... 

His  birth  .... 

Life  and  Ministry      .  . 

Sufferings  and  Deatli  . 

Resurrection     •      •  • 

Ascension  and  Exaltation 

Intercession      .      .  • 

Dominion 
CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

Conference  Meetings 
DOCTRINES  OF  THE  GOSPEL 
LAW^  AND  GOSPEL 

Invitations  and  Promises 
HOLY  SPIRIT 

Graces  of  the  Spirit 
THE  CHRISTIAN 
WORSHIP 

Private 

Family 

Public 

Lord's  day 
Before  prayer 
Before  sermon 
After  sermon 
THE  CHURCH  . 

Lord's  Supper 

Ordinations 

Missionary  Meetings 

Collections 

Revivals 

Opening  Meeting  Houses 
TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

Morning  and  Evening 

Seasons  of  the  Year 

New  and  old  Year 

Marriage 

Meeting  and  parting  of  Friends 

Youth  and  old  Age  • 

Sunday  Schools  . 

Days  of  Fasting 

Days  of  Thanksgiving 

Sickness  and  Recovery 
TIME  AND  ETERNITY 
DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION 
DAY  OF  JUDGMENT 
HEAVEN 
DOXOLOGIES 
BAPTISM 

Occasional  Pieces 

Anthems 


1st  Sup. 

2d  Sup 

1  to 

20 

328  to  337 

21  - 

33 

335  . 

337 

34  - 

38 

338  - 

343 

39  - 

42 

43  - 

70 

344  - 

357 

43  . 

47 

344  . 

345 

48  . 

49 

346 

50  - 

51 

52  - 

54 

347  - 

348 

55  - 

56 

349  . 

351 

57 

58 

59  . 

70 

352  - 

357 

227  - 

230 

447  - 

448 

71  - 

93 

358  . 

362 

94  . 

99 

100  - 

104 

363  . 

374 

105  - 

148 

375  - 

381 

107  - 

148 

149  - 

171 

382 

420 

172  - 

193 

421  . 

435 

172 

173  - 

174 

175  - 

179 

180  . 

183 

184  - 

187 

188  - 

189 

531 

190  - 

193 

532  - 

533 

194  - 

232 

436  - 

476 

205  - 

210 

436  - 

437 

211  - 

218 

475  . 

476 

219  - 

226 

438  - 

466 

231  - 

232 

467  - 

471 

175  - 

176 

472  . 

474 

233  - 

276 

482  - 

489 

233  - 

238 

482  - 

484 

239  - 

243 

485  - 

489 

244  - 

548 

518 

249 

250  - 

251 

252  - 

258 

259  - 

261 

479  - 

481 

262  - 

266 

267  . 

269 

270  - 

276 

277  - 

279 

528 

280  - 

298 

490  - 

493 

299  - 

301 

494  - 

497 

302  - 

305 

498  - 

501 

306  - 

312 

313  - 

327 

502  - 

516  - 

533 

SELECTION  OF  HYMNS. 


THE  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD, 

ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED. 

1  Hymn  1.   L.  M.  Addison, 

Castle  Street,  Naiitwicli,  Slade. 
Being  of  God  'proclaimed  hy  creation. 

THE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  all  the  blue,  ethereal  sky. 
And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

2  The  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Doth  his  Creator's  power  display ; 
And  publishes,  to  every  land, 

The  work  of  an  almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail. 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale. 
And  nightly,  to  the  listening  earth, 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth  ; 

4  While  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn. 
And  all  the  planets,  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll. 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  this  dark,  terrestrial  ball ; 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amid  their  radiant  orbs  be  found : 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice. 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice ; 
Forever  singing,  as  they  shine, 

*  The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine.' 

O      Hymn  2.   C.   M.   Steele.  44= 

^  Conway,  St.  Martin's,  Barby. 

Condescension  of  God. 

ETERNAL  Power,  Almighty  God, 
I  Who  can  approach  thy  throne  ? 
Accessless  light  is  thine  abode, 
To  angel  eyes  unknown. 

2  Before  the  radiance  of  thine  eye, 

The  heavens  no  longer,  shine  ; 
And  ah  the  glories  of  the  sky 
Are  but  the  shade  of  thine. 

3  Great  God,  and  wilt  thou  condescend 

To  cast  a  look  below 
To  this  vile  world  thy  notice  bend, 
.  These  seats  of  sin  and  wo  ? 


4  [But  O !  to  show  thy  smiling  face. 

To  bring  thy  glories  near  ! 
Amazing  and  transporting  grace. 
To  dwell  with  mortals  here  I] 

5  How  strange  !  how  awful  is  thy  love ! 

With  trembling  we  adore  : 
Not  all  the  exalted  minds  above 
Its  wonders  can  explore. 

6  While  golden  harps  and  angel  tongues 

Resound  immortal  lays. 
Great  God,  penmit  our  humble  songs 
To  rise,  and  mean  thy  praise. 

O  Hymn  3.    C.  M.    TFatts's  Lyrics,  ^ 

St.  Ann's,  Nottingham,  Dorchester. 
Condescension  of  God. 

HEN  the  Eternal  bows  the  skies, 
To  visit  earthly  things. 
With  scorn  divine  he  turns  his  eyes 
From  towers  of  haughty  kings. 

2  He  bids  his  awful  chariot  roll 

Far  downward  from  the  skies, 
To  visit  every  humble  soul. 
With  pleasure  in  his  eyes. 

3  Why  should  the  Lord,  that  reigns  above. 

Disdain  so  lofi;y  kings  ? 
Say,  Lord,  and  why  such  looks  of  love 
Upon  such  worthless  things  ? 

4  Mortals,  be  dumb  ;  what  creature  dares 

Dispute  his  awful  will  ? 
Ask  no  account  of  his  affairs. 
But  tremble,  and  be  still. 

5  Just  like  his  nature  is  his  grace, 

All  sovereign  and  all  free  ; 
Great  God,  how  searchless  are  thy  ways ! 
How  deep  thy  judgments  be  ! 

A  Hymn  4.    C.  M.    Watts's  Lyrics,  # 

Abridge,  Canterbury. 

Decrees  and  Dominion  of  God. 

KEEP  silence,  all  created  things, 
And  wait  your  Maker's  nod : 
My  soul  stands  trembling,  while  she  sings 
The  honours  of  her  God." 

2  Life,  death,  and  hell,  and  worlds  unknown 
Hansr  on  his  firm  decree : 


5,  6 


THE  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 


7,  8 


He  sits  on  no  precarious  throne, 
Nor  borrows  leave  to  he, 

3  Chained  to  liis  throne,  a  voiume  lies. 

With  all  the  fates  of  men, 
With  every  angePs  form  and  size, 
Drawn  by  the  eternal  pen. 

4  His  providence  unfolds  the  book, 

And  makes  his  counsels  shine  ; 
Each  opening  leaf,  and  every  stroke 
Fulfils  some  deep  design. 

5  Here,  he  exalts  neglected  worms 

To  sceptres  and  a  crown : 
And  there,  the  following  page  he  turns. 
And  treads  the  monarch  down. 

6  Not  Gabriel  asks  the  reason  why ; 

Nor  God  the  reason  gives  ; 
Nor  dares  the  favourite  angel  pry 
Between  the  folded  leaves. 

7  My  God,  I  would  not  long  to  see 

My  fate  with  curious  eyes. 
What  gloomy  lines  are  writ  for  me, 
Or  what  bright  scenes  may  rise. 

8  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace, 

O  may  I  find  my  name 
Recorded  in  some  humble  place. 
Beneath  my  Lord  the  Lamb ! 

Pi      Hymn  5.   C.  M.   Koi/je,  i^i^ 

St.  Ann's,  Canterbury,  Devizes. 
FAernitxf  of  God. 

THOU  didst,  O  mighty  God,  exist 
Ere  time  began  its  race  ; 
Before  the  ample  elements 
FilPd  up  the  void  of  space. 

2  Before  the  ponderous  earthly  globe 
*        In  fluid  air  was  stay'd  ; 

Before  the  ocean's  mighty  springs 
Their  liquid  stores  ^isplay'd. 

3  And  when  the  pillars  of  the  world. 

With  sudden  ruin  hreak, 
And  all  this  vast  and  goodly  frame 
Sinks  in  the  mighty  wreck: 

4  When  from  her  orb  the  moon  shall  start. 

The  astonish'd  sun  roll  back ; 
While  all  the  trembling  starry  lamps 
Their  ancient  course  forsake  ; 

5  Forever  permanent  and  fix'd. 

From  agitation  free, 
Unchanged  in  everlasting  years, 
Shall  thy  existence  be. 


6 


Hymn  6.   L.  M.   JVecdham,  ^ 

Portnpial,  Wells,  Fhoel. 
Faitlifiilness  of  God. 

YE  humble  saints,  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  a  faithful  God  ; 
How  just  and  true  are  all  his  ways, 
Hov/  mucli  above  your  highest  praise  I 


2  The  words  his  sacred  lips  declare, 
Of  his  own  mind  the  image  bear ; 
What  should  /lim  tempt,  from  frailty  free, 
Blest  in  his  self  sufficiency. 

3  He  will  not  his  great  self  deny: 
A  God  all  truth  can  never  lie : 
As  well  might  he  his  being  quit 
As  break  his  oath,  or  word  forget. 

4  Let  frighted  rivers  change  their  course, 
Or  backward  hasten  to  their  source  ; 
Swift  through  the  air  let  rocks  be  hurPd, 
And  mountains  like  the  chaff  be  whirl'd ; 

5  Let  suns  and  stars  forget  to  rise. 
Or  quit  their  stations  in  the  skies  ; 
Let  heaven  and  earth  both  pass  away, 
Eternal  truth  shall  ne'er  decay. 

6  True  to  his  word,  God  gave  his  Son, 
To  die  for  crimes  which  men  had  done  ; 
Blest  pledge !  he  never  will  revoke 

A  single  promise  he  has  spoke. 

Hymn  7.    C.  M.  Steele, 

Irish,  Exeter,  Abridge,  Newton. 
Goodness  of  God. 

^E  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 
With  songs  of  sacred  praise ; 
For  he  is  good,  immensely  good. 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care, 

In  him  we  live  and  move  ; 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worms ; 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
In  its  diviner  forms. 

4  To  this  dear  refuge.  Lord,  we  come ; 

'Tis  here  our  hope  relies ; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home,  - 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds,  with  kind  regard 

The  souls  who  trust  in  thee; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

6  Great  God,  to  thy  almighty  love 

What  honours  shall  we  raise  ? 
Not  all  the  raptured  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 

Q  Hymn  8.   L.  M.    Watts^s  Lyrics.  ^ 

^         Portugal,  Old  Hundred,  Blendon. 
Greatness  of  God,  or,  God  supreme  and  self  -sufficient. 

WHAT  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name, 
Nor  men  can  learn,  nor  angels  teach ! 
He  dwells  conceal'd  in  radiant  flame, 
Where  neither  eyes  nor  thoughts  oan 
reach. 


/ 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 


11,  12 


2  The  spacious  worlds  of  heavenly  liffht, 
Compared  with  him,  how  short  they  fall ! 
They  are  too  dark,  and  he  too  bright ; 
Nothing  are  they,  and  God  is  alL 

.3  He  spoke  the  wondrous  word,  and,  lo ! 
Creation  rose  at  his  command  ; 
Whirlwinds  and  seas  their  limits  know. 
Bound  in  the  hollow  of  his  hand. 

4  There  rests  the  earth,  there  roll  the 

spheres. 

There  nature  leans,  and  feels  her  prop ; 
But  his  own  self  sufficience  bears 
The  weight  of  his  own  glories  up. 

5  The  tide  of  creatures  ebbs  and  flows. 
Measuring  their  changes  by  the  m:^on  ; 
No  ebb  his  sea  of  glory  knoAvs  ; 

His  aofe  is  one  eternal  noon. 

6  Then  fly,  my  song,  an  endless  round  ; 
The  lofty  tune  let  Gabriel  raise  : 

All  nature  dwell  upon  the  sound, 
But  we  can  ne'er  fulfil  the  praise. 

Q  Hymn  9.  C.  M.  Rippon^s  Select^ or  t> 

Bedford,  Abridge,  York. 
Holiness  of  Ood. 

fTOLY  and  reverend  is  the  name 
^  Of  our  eternal  King: 
Thrice  holy  Lord,  the  angels  cry; 
Thrice  holy,  let  us  sing. 

2  Heaven's  brightest  lamps,  with  him 
compared. 
How  mean  they  look,  and  dim! 
The  fairest  angels  have  their  spots, 
When  once  compared  with  him. 

8  Holy  is  he  in  all  his  works, 
And  truth  is  his  delight ; 
But  sinners  and  their  wicked  ways 
Shall  perish  from  his  sight. 

4  The  deepest  reverence  of  the  mind, 

Pay,  O  my  soul,  to  God  ; 
Lift  with  thy  hands  a  holy  heart 
To  his  sublime  abode. 

5  With  sacred  awe  pronounce  his  name. 

Whom  words  nor  thoughts  can  reach : 
A  broken  heart  shall  please  him  more 
Than  the  best  forms  of  speech. 

6  Thou  holy  God,  preserve  my  soul 

From  all  pollution  free  ; 
The  pure  in  heart  are  thy  delight. 
And  they  thy  face  shall  see. 

1  Q  Hymn  10.  L.  M.  TFatts's  Lyrics,  ^ 

Stonefield,  Angel's  Hymn. 
Incomprehensibility  of  Ood. 

GOD  is  a  name  my  soul  adores ; 
Th' Almighty  Three,  th'  eternal  One! 
Nature  and  grace,  with  all  their  powers, 
Confess  the  Infinite  Unknown. 
.  18 


2  From  thy  great  self  thy  being  springs  : 
Thou  art  thy  own  original, 

Made  up  of  uncreated  things, 
And  self-suflicience  bears  them  all. 

3  Thy  voice  produced  the  seas  and  spheres. 
Bid  the  waves  roar,  and  planets  shine  ; 
But  nothing  like  thyself  appears 
Through  all  these  spacious  works  of  thine 

4  Still  restless  nature  dies  and  grows  ; 
From  change  to  change  the  creatures  run 
Thy  being  no  succession  knows. 
And  all  thy  vast  designs  are  one. 

5  Thrones  and  dominions  round  thee  fall 
And  worship  in  submissive  forms  ; 
Thy  presence  shakes  this  lower  ball. 
This  little  dwelling-place  of  worms. 

6  How  shall  affrigfhted  mortals  dare 
To  sing  thy  glory  or  thy  grace  ? 
Beneath  thy  feet  we  lie  so  far, 
And  see  but  shadows  of  thy  face ! 

7  Who  can  behold  the  blazing  light ! 
Who  can  approach  consuming  flame  ? 
None  but  thy  wisdom  knows  tliy  might, 
None  but  thy  word  can  speak  thy  name 

1  1  Hymn  11.    C.  M.    Smart    ^  orj? 

St.  Ann's,  Medfield. 
Ood  incomprehensible. 

C^ELESTIAL  King,  our  spirits  lie, 
'  Trembling  beneath  thy  feet; 
And  wish,  and  cast  a  longing  eye, 
To  reach  thy  lofty  seat.  ' 

2  In  thee,  what  endless  wonders  meet ! 

What  various  glories  shine ! 
The  dazzling  rays  too  fiercely  beat 
Upon  our  fainting  mind. 

3  Angels  are  lost  in  glad  surprise, 

If  thou  unveil  thy  grace  ; 
An  humble  awe  runs  uirough  the  skies, 
When  wrath  arrays  thy  face. 

4  Created  powers,  how  weak  they  be ! 

How  short  our  praises  fall ! 
So  much  akin  to  nothing,  we, 
And  thou,  th'  eternal  All. 

5  Lord,  here  we  bend  our  humble  souls, 

And  awfully  adore  ; 
For  the  weak  pinions  of  our  minds 
Can  stretch  a  thought  no  more. 

-j  2  Hymn  12.   C.  M.    Watts,    :^  or  [? 

■^'^  Covington,  Bedford. 

Infinity  of  Ood. 

THY  names,  how  infinite  they  be ! 
Great  everlasting  One  ! 
Boundless  thy  might  and  majesty, 
And  unconfined  thy  throne. 

2  Thy  glories  shine  of  wondrous  sizo, 
And  wondrous  large  thy  grace 


18,  14 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD 


15,  16,  17 


Immortal  day  breaks  from  thine  eyes, 
And  Gabriel  veils  his  face. 

3  Thine  essence  is  a  vast  abyss, 

Which  angels  cannot  sound, 
An  ocean  of  infinities, 

Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

4  Thy  mysteries  of  creation  lie 

Beneatli  enlighten'd  minds  ; 
Thoughts  can  ascend  above  the  sky. 
And  fly  before  the  winds ; 

5  Reason  may  grasp  the  massy  hills. 

And  stretch  from  pole  to  pole  ; 
But  half  thy  name  our  spirit  fills. 
And  overloads  our  soul. 

6  In  vain  our  hauo-hty  reason  swells, 

For  nothing's  found  in  thee 
But  boundless  inconceivables. 
And  vast  eternity. 

-I  q  Hymn  13.  C.  M.   TTatts,   ^  or  b 

Canterbury,  Bedford,  Abridge. 

Sovereignty  and  grace. 

rf '^HE  Lord,  how  fearful  is  his  name ! 

How  wide  is  his  command ! 
Nature,  with  all  her  moving  frame, 
Rests  on  his  mighty  hand. 

2  Immortal  glory  forms  his  throne. 

And  li^'ht  his  awful  robe ; 
While  with  a  smile,  or  with  a  frown, 
He  manages  the  globe. 

3  A  word  of  his  almighty  breath 

Can  swell  or  sink  the  seas  ; 
'     Build  the  vast  empires  of  the  earth. 
Or  break  them  as  he  please. 

4  Adoring  angels  round  him  fall. 

In  all  their  shining  forms, 
His  sovereign  eye  looks  thro'  them  all. 
And  pities  mortal  worms. 

5  Now  let  the  Lord  forever  reign. 

And  sway  us  as  he  will ; 
Sick,  or  in  health,  in  ease,  or  pain. 
We  are  his  favourites  still. 

-iA  Hymn  14.    C.  M. 

Braintree,  Irish,  Devizes. 
Love  of  Ood. 

COME,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord, 
And  lift  your  souls  above  ; 
Let  every  heart  and  voice  accord, 
To  sincf,  that  God  is  love. 

2  This  precious  truth  his  word  declares. 

And  all  his  mercies  prove  ; 
Jesus,  the  gift  of  gifts,  appears. 
To  show,  that  God  is  love. 

3  Sinai,  m  clouds,  and  smoke,  and  fire. 

Thunders  his  dreadful  name  ; 
But  Sion  sings,  in  melting  notes. 
The  honours  of  the  Lamb. 


4  In  all  his  doctrines  and  commands, 

His  counsels  and  desifj"ns  — 
In  every  work  his  hands  have  framed, 
His  love  supremely  shines. 

5  Angels  and  men  the  news  proclaim  " 

Throuo'h  earth  and  heaven  above, 
The  joyful  and  transporting  news, 
That  God,  the  Lord,  is  love. 

1  ^  Hymn  15.  L.  M.  Upton's  Selec,  ^ 

Wells,  Old  Hundred,  Portugal. 
Majesty  of  Ood. 

O  thou,  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays. 
Attempt  thy  great  Creators  praise  ; 
But,  O,  what  tongue  can  speak  his  fame  1 
Wiiat  mortal  verse  can  reach  the  theme! 

2  Before  his  throne  a  glittering  band 
Of  seraphim,  and  angels,  stand ; 
Ethereal  spirits,  who,  in  flight, 
Outwing  the  active  rays  of  light. 

3  To  God,  all  nature  owes  its  birth  ; 
He  form'd  this  ponderous  globe  of  earth, 
He  raised  the  glorious  arch  on  high, 
And  measured  out  the  azure  sky. 

4  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  designs, 
Omnipotence,  with  wisdom,  shines  ; 
His  works,  thro'  all  this  wondrous  frame^ 
Bear  the  great  impress  of  his  name. 

5  Raised  on  devotion's  lofty  wing, 
Do  thou,  my  soul,  his  glories  sing : 
And  let  his  praise  employ  thy  tongue, 
Till  listening  worlds  applaud  the  song. 

1  a  Hymn  16.  L.  M.  Rippm's  Select.  ^ 

Medvvay,  Q,uito. 
Spirituality  of  God. 

raiHOU  art,  O  God,  a  Spirit  pure. 

Invisible  to  mortal  eyes  ; 
Th'  immortal,  and  th'  eternal  King, 
The  great,  the  good,  the  only  wise. 

2  While  nature  changes,  and  her  works 
Corrupt,  decay,  dissolve,  and  die, 
Thy  essence  pure,  no  change  shall  see 
Secure  of  immortality. 

3  Let  stupid  heathens  frame  their  gods 
Of  gold  and  silver,  Avood  and  stone  ; 
Ours  is  the  God  that  made  the  heavens , 
Jehovah  he,  and  God  alone. 

4  My  soul,  the  purest  homage  pay. 
In  truth  and  spirit  him  adore  ; 
More  shall  this  please  tha,n  sacrifice, 
T?ian  outward  forms  delight  him  more 

1  rf  Hymn  17.  C.  M.  Watts's  Sermons,  ^ 

•  Irish,  Braintree. 

Trinity. 

FATHER  of  glory!  to  thy  name 
Immortal  praise  we  give, 
Who  dost  an  act  of  grace  proclaim, 
And  bid  us  rebels  live. 


18,  19 


CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE. 


20,  21,  22 


2  Immortal  honour  to  the  Son, 

Who  makes  thine  anger  cease  ; 
Our  lives  he  ransom'd  with  his  own. 
And  died  to  make  our  peace. 

3  To  thy  Almighty  Spirit  be 

Immortal  glory  given, 
Whose  influence  brings  us  near  to  thee, 
And  trains  us  up  for  heaven. 

4  Let  men  with  their  united  voice 

Adore  th'  eternal  God, 
And  spread  his  honours  and  their  joys 
Through  nations  far  abroad. 

5  Let  faith,  and  love,  and  duty  join. 

One  general  song  to  raise  ;  . 
Let  saints  in  earth  and  heaven  combine 
In  harmony  and  praise. 

IQ   Hrx>iNl8.    L.  M.    Williams,  ^ 

Old  Flundred,  Portugal. 
Unity  of  God. 

ETERNAL  God!  Almighty  Cause 
Of  earth,  and  seas,  and  worlds 
unknown, 
All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws, 
All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 

2  Thy  glorious  being  singly  stands, 
Of  all  within  itself  possess'd  ; 
Controll'd  by  none  are  thy  commands  ; 
Thou  from  thyself  alone  art  bless'd. 

3  To  thee  alone  ourselves  we  owe  ; 
Let  heaven  and  earth  due  homage  pay  ; 
All  other  gods  we  disavow. 

Deny  their  claims,  renounce  their  sway. 

4  Spread  thy  great  name  through  heathen 
Their  idol  deities  dethrone  ;   •  [lands  ; 
Reduce  the  world  to  thy  commands  ; 
And  reign,  as  thou  art,  God  alone. 


1  Q  Hymn  19.  L.  M.  Tfatts^s  Lyrics,  ^ 

Blendon,  Winchelsea. 
God  only  known  to  himself. 

^TAND  and  adore  !  how  glorious  He, 
^  That  dwells  ni  bright  eternity  ! 
We  gaze,  and  we  confound  our  sight. 
Plunged  m  th'  abyss  of  dazzling  light. 

2  Seraphs,  the  nearest  to  the  throne. 
Begin,  and  speak  the  Great  Unknown : 
Attempt  the  song,  wind  up  your  strings, 
To  notes  untried,  and  boundless  things. 

3  How  far  your  highest  praises  fall 
Below  th'  immense  Original ! 

Weak  creatures  we,  that  strive  in  vain 
To  reach  an  uncreated  strain ! 

4  Great  God,  forgive  our  feeble  lays, 
Sound  out  thine  own  eternal  praise  ; 
A  song  so  vast,  a  theme  so  high. 
Calls  for  the  vqice  that  tuned  the  sky. 


20  Hymn  20.   L.  M.   JVeedham.  ^ 

Islington,  Sharon. 
Moral  "perfections  of  the  Deity  imitated. 

RE  AT  Author  of  th'  immortal  mind ! 
^  For  noblest  thoughts  and  views 
design'd. 
Make  me  ambitious  to  express 
The  image  of  thy  holiness.  . 

2  While  I  thy  boundless  love  admire, 
Grant  me  to  catch  the  sacred  lire  ; 
Thus  shall  my  heavenly  birth  be  known, 
And  for  thy  child  thou  wilt  me  own. 

3  Enlarge  my  soul  with  love  like  thine  ; 
My  moral  powers  by  grace  refine  ; 

So  shall  I  feel  another's  wo. 
And  cheerful  feed  a  hungry  foe. 

4  I  hope  for  pardon  through  thy  Son, 
For  all  the  crimes  which  I  have  done ; 
O,  may  the  grace  that  pardons  me. 
Constrain  me  to  forgive  like  thee  ! 


CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE. 

21  Hymn  21.  C.  M.  WaUs's  L^ics,  ^ 

Braintree,  Devizes,  Arundel. 
Ji  sontT  to  Creaiinfr  Wisdom, 

ETERNAL  Wisdom,  thee  we  praise  . 
Thee,  the  creation  sings  ! 
With  thy  loved  name,  rocks,  hills  and  seas 
And  heaven's  high  palace  rings. 

2  Thy  hand,  how  wide  it  spread  the  sky 

How  glorious  to  behold! 
Tinged  with  the  blue  of  heavenly  dye, 
And  starr'd  with  sparkling  gold. 

3  Thy  glories  blaze  all  nature  round. 

And  strike  the  gazing  sight. 
Through  skies,  and  seas,  and  solid  ground, 
With  terror  and  delight. 

4  Infinite  strength,  and  equal  skill 

Shine  through  the  worlds  abroad, 
Our  souls  with  vast  amazement  fill, 
And  speak  the  builder,  God. 

5  But  still  the  wonders  of  thy  grace 

Our  softer  passions  move ; 
Pity  divine  in  Jesus'  face 
We  see,  adore,  and  love. 

22  Hymn  22.   L.  M.  Doddridge, 

Antigua,  Castle-Street,  Enfield. 
God'^s  goodness  to  the  children  of  men. 

\rE  sons  of  men,  with  joy  record 

The  various  wonders  of  the  Lord  ; 
And  let  his  power  and  goodness  sound, 
Through  all  your  tribes  the  earth  around. 

2  Let  the  high  heavens  your  songs  invite. 
Those  spacious  fields  of  brilliant  light ; 
Where  sun,  and  moon,  and  planets  roll, 
And  stars,  that  glow  from  pole  to  pole. 


23,  24 


CREATION  AND 


PROVIDENCE. 


25,  26,  27 


3  But  O !  that  brighter  world  above, 
Where  lives  and  reigns  incarnate  love  ! 
God's  only  Son,  in  flesh  array'd, 

For  man  a  bleeding  victim  made. 

4  Thither,  my  soul,  witli  rapture  soar. 
There,  in  the  land  of  praise,  adore  ; 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  lay. 
Demands  an  everlasting  day. 

QQ    HymxN  23.   C.  M.    Steele.  S 

Irish,  Christmas,  Chesterfield. 
Creation  and  Providence. 

LORD,  when  our  raptured  thought 
Creation's  beauties  o'er,  [surveys 
All  nature  joins  to  teach  thy  praise. 
And  bid  our  souls  adore. 

2  Where'er  we  turn  our  gazing  eyes. 

Thy  radiant  footsteps  shine  ; 
Ten  thousand  pleasing  wonders  rise. 
And  speak  their  source  divine. 

3  The  living  tribes,  of  countless  forms. 

In  earth,  and  sea,  and  air, 
The  meanest  flies,  the  smallest  worms, 
Almighty  power  declare. 

4  Thy  wisdom,  power,  and  goodness,  Lord, 

In  all  thy  works  appear: 
And  O !  let  man  thy  praise  record — 
Man,  thy  distinguish'd  care ! 

5  From  thee  the  breath  of  life  he  drew ; 

Tha,t  breath  thy  power  maintains. 
Thy  tender  mercy,  ever  new. 
His  brittle  frame  sustains. 

6  Yet  nobler  favours  claim  his  praise. 

Of  reason's  light  possess'd  ; 
By  revelation's  brightest  rays 
Still  more  divinely  bless'd. 

OA   Hymn  24.   C.  M.     Cowper.  ^ 

St.  Ann's,  Barby,  Clarendon. 
The  mysteries  of  Providence ;  or,  light  shining  out 
of  darkness, 

GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
His  wonders  to  perform; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  m  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  nis  bright  designs. 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take, 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense. 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace  ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour ; 


The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 

But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 
6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err. 
And  scan  his  work  in  vain; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 


O  Pi    Hymn  25.    C.  M.    Beddome,  ^ 

Bedford,  St.  Martin's. 
Jllysteries  to  be  explained  hereafter. 

^.REAT  God  of  Providence  !  thy  ways 

Are  hid  from  mortal  sight; 
Wrapt  in  impenetrable  shades, 
Or  clothed  with  dazzling  light! 

2  The  wondrous  methods  of  thy  grace 

Evade  the  human  eye  ; 
The  nearer  we  attempt  t'  approach. 
The  farther  off*  they  fly. 

3  But  in  the  world  of  bliss  above. 

Where  thou  dost  ever  reign, 
These  mysteries  shall  be  all  unveil'd. 
And  not  a  doubt  remain. 

4  The  Sun  of  Righteousness  shall  there 

His  brightest  beams  display. 
And  not  a  hovering  cloud  obscure 
That  never-ending  day. 

2f5  Hymn  26.    C.  M.    Addison.  4* 

Arundel,  Irish,  Lanesboro'. 
Gratitude  for  divine  mercies.    (Part  I. 

WHEN  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 
My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love  and  praise. 

2  Thy  providence  my  life  sustain'd. 

And  all  my  wants  redress'd, 
When  in  the  silent  womb  I  lay. 
Or  hung  upon  the  breast. 

3  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries 

Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear. 
Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learn'd 
To  form  themselves  in  prayer. 

4  Unnumber'd  comforts  on  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestow'd. 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flow'd. 

5  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth. 

With  heedless  steps,  I  ran, 
Thine  arm  unseen  convey'd  me  safe. 

And  led  me  up  to  man. 
6 Through  hidden  dangers,  toils,  and  death, 

It  gently  clear'd  my  Avay  ; 
And  through  the  pleasing  scenes  of  vice 

Where  thousands  go  astray. 

Hymn  27.    C.  M.     Addison.  S 

Bedford,  St.  Ann's,  York. 
Gratitude  for  divine  mcreies.    (Part  TI.) 
HEN  pale  with  sickness,  oft  hast  thou 
With  health  renew'd  my  face ; 


27 
W 


28,  29 


CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE. 


30,  31 


And  when  in  sin  and  sorrow  sunk, 
Revived  my  soul  with  grace. 

2  Thy  bounteous  hand  with  worldly  good 

Has  made  my  cup  run  o'er ; 
And  in  a  kind  and  faithful  friend 
Has  doubled  all  my  store. 

3  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifls 

My  daily  thanks  employ, 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

4  Through  every  period  of  my  life. 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue  ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

5  Through  all  eternity  to  thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise  ; 
.  For  O,  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

9Q    Hymn  28.    L.  M.   Addison.  ^ 

Brighton,  Brooklyn. 
God  our  Shepherd. 

THE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare. 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care  ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply. 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye. 
My  noon-day  walks  he  shall  attend. 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint. 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant ; 
To  fertile  vales,  and  dewy  meads. 

My  weary,  wandering  steps  he  leads  : " 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscapes  flow. 

3  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way. 
Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  I  stray. 
His  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile. 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile. 
With  lively  greens  and  herbage  crown'd, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread. 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 

My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still ; 
Thy  friendly  staff  shall  give  me  aid. 
And  guide  me  through  the  dismal  shade. 

on  HyiMn  29.   L.  M.    Coivper,  ^■ 

Slade,  Sharon. 
Grace  and  Providence. 

A  LMIGHT Y  King !  whose  wondrous 
hand 

Supports  the  weight  of  sea  and  land  ; 
Whose  grace  is  such  a  boundless  store. 
No  heart  shall  break  that  sighs  for  more. 

2  Thy  providence  supplies  my  food, 
And  'tis  thy  blessing  makes  it  good ; 
18* 


My  soul  is  nourish'd  by  thy  word  ; 
Let  soul  and  body  praise  the  Lord. 

3  My  streams  of  outward  comfort  came 
From  him  who  built  tliis  earthly  frame  ; 
Whate'er  I  want,  his  bounty  gives, 
By  whom  my  soul  forever  lives. 

4  Either  his  hand  preserves  from  pain, 
Or,  if  I  feel  it,  heals  again  ; 

From  Satan's  malice  shields  my  breast, 
Or  over-rules  it  for  the  best. 

5  Forgive  the  song  that  falls  so  low 
Beneath  the  gratitude  I  owe  ; 

It  means  tJiy  praise,  however  poor, 
An  angel'o  song  can  do  no  more. 


Hymn  30.    C.  M.   Addison.  ^ 

Jordan,  Mear,  Rochester. 
The  Traveller's  Psalm. 

OW  are  thy  servants  blest,  O  Lord, 
How  sure  is  their  defence  ; 
Eternal  Wisdom  is  their  guide 
Their  help  Omnipotence. 

2  In  foreign  realms  and  lands  remote, 

Supported  by  thy  care, 
Through  burning  climes  they  pass  un- 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air.  [hurt, 

3  When  by  the  dreadful  tempest  borne 

High  on  the  broken  wave. 
They  know  thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 

4  The  storm  is  laid,  the  winds  retire, 

Obedient  to  thy  will ; 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  thy  command, 
At  thy  command  is  still. 

5  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  deaths, 

Thy  goodness  we'll  adore ; 
We'll  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

01  Hymn  31.   L.  M.    Upton,  # 

Luton,  Shoel,  Eaton. 
Gratitude  for  journeying-  rfiercies 

'rglWAS  God  who  kept  me  by  his  power  _ 

His  goodness,  O  my  soul,  adore  ! 
Preserv'd  by  him,  to  him  I  raise 
This  monument  of  grateful  praise. 

2  Many  go  out  and  ne'er  return, 
But  leave  their  families  to  mourn 
The  sad,  irreparable  blow, 
Hasty,  and  vast,  and  awful  too. 

3  Others  return'd  in  safety,  find, 

Fled  from  the  earth,  some  lovely  mmd, 
Embrace  in  vain  the  breathless  clay. 
And  wish  to  grieve  themselves  away. 

4  What  woes  beyond  my  powers  to  count. 
What  sorrows  to  unknown  amount 


32,  33 


UNIVERSA 


L  PRAISE. 


34,  35 


Might  have  occur  d  to  wound  my  heart, 
And  bid  my  brightest  scenes  depart : 

5  But  God  (liis  name  my  soul  shall  bless) 
Still  crowns  my  house  with  life  and  peace ; 
My  life  he  crowns  with  every  good, 
And  will  be  known  a  gracious  God. 

6  What  can  I  do  but  ask  his  grace. 
Still  to  enhance  my  debt  of  praise  ; 
Jesus,  my  soul  to  thee  I  bring, 
And  long  to  serve  thee  while  I  smg. 

HrjMxX  32.  C.  M.  Madan's  Coll  ^ 

^-^^  Franklin,  Mear,  St.  Ann's. 

Thanks  giving  for  deliverance  in  a  storm. 

|UR  little  bark,  on  boisterous  seas, 
By  cruel  tempest  tost, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope. 
Expecting  to  be  lost! 

2  We  to  the  Lord  in  humble  prayer 

Breath'd  out  our  sad  distress  ; 
Though  feeble,  yet  with  contrite  hearts. 
We  begg'd  return  of  peace. 

3  The  stormy  winds  did  cease  to  blow. 

The  waves  no  more  did  roll ; 
And  soon  again  a  placid  sea 
Spoke  comfort  to  each  soul. 

4  O !  may  our  grateful,  trembling  hearts 

Sweet  halkdujah's  sing 
To  Him  who  hath  our  lives  preserved. 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King. 

5  Let  us  proclaim  to  all  the  world. 

With  heart  and  voice,  again. 
And  tell  the  wonders  he  hath  done 
For  us,  the  sons  of  men. 

oo  Hymn  33.  L.  M.  Evans's  Coll.  ^ 

^  Sharon,  Islington. 

Providence. 

THE  earth  and  all  the  heavenly  frame 
Their  great  Creator's  love  proclaim ! 
He  gives  the  sun  his  genial  power, 
.  And  sheds  the  soft  refreshing  shower. 

2  The  ground  with  plenty  blooms  again. 
And  yields  her  various  fruits  to  men  ; 
To  men !  who  from  thy  bounteous  hand, 
Receive  the  gifts  of  every  land. 

3  Nor  to  the  human  race  alone 

Is  his  paternal  goodness  shown : 
The  tribes  of  earth,  and  sea,  and  air 
Enjoy  his  universal  care. 

4  Not  e'en  a  sparrow  yields  his.  breath 
Till  God  permits  the  stroke  of  death  ; 
He  hears  the  ravens  when  they  call ; 
The  Father,  and  the  Friend  of  all. 


UNIVERSAL  PRAISE. 
QA  Hymn  34.  C.  M.  Jfatts's  Lyrics,  # 

Norfolk,  Marlow. 

Universal  Hallelujah. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  immortal  choir, 
That  fill  the  realms  above ; 
Praise  him,  who  form'd  you  of  his  fire, 
And  feeds  you  with  his  love. 

2  Shine  to  his  praise,  ye  crystal  skies, 

The  floor  of  his  abode  ; 
Or  veil  in  shade  your  thousand  eyes 
Before  your  brighter  God. 

3  Thou  restless  globe  of  golden  light, 

Whose  beams  create  our  days. 
Join  with  the  silver  queen  of  night. 
And  own  your  borrow'd  rays. 

4  Winds,  ye  shall  bear  his  name  aloud. 

Through  the  ethereal  blue  ; 
For  when  his  chariot  is  a  cloud, 
He  makes  his  wheels  of  you. 

5  Shout  to  the  Lord,  ye  surging  seas, 

In  your  eternal  roar. 
Let  wave  to  wave  resound  his  praise, 
And  shore  reply  to  shore. 

6  Thunder  and  hail,  and  fires  and  storms, 

The  troops  of  his  command, 
Appear  in  all  your  dreadful  forms, 
And  speak  his  awful  hand.  - 

7  Wave  your  tall  heads,  ye  lofty  pines, 

To  Him  that  bid  you  grow, 
Sweet  clusters  bend  the  fruitful  vines 
On  every  thankful  bough. 

8  Thus  while  the  meaner  creatures  sing. 

Ye  mortals,  catch  the  sound  ; 
Echo  the  glories  of  your  King 
Through  all  the  nations  round. 

q  ^  Hymn  35.  C.  M.  Evans's  Coll.  44=^ 

Stamford,  Irish,  Devizes. 
Praise  to  God. 

THE  glorious  armies  of  the  sky. 
To  thee.  Almighty  King! 
Triumphant  anthems  consecrate, 
And  hallelujahs  sing. 

2  But  still  their  most  exalted  flights 

Fall  vastly  short  of  thee  ; 
How  distant  tlien  must  human  praise 
From  thy  perfections  be  ? 

3  Yet  how,  my  God,  shall  I  refrain. 

When  to  my  ravish'd  sense. 
Each  creature  in  its  various  ways. 
Displays  th.y  excellence  ? 

4  The  felushes  of  the  morn  confess 

That  thou  art  much  more  fair  ; 
When  in  the  east  its  beams  revive. 
To  gild  the  fields  of  air. 


3G,  37  " 


SCRIPTURE. 


38,  39,  40 


5  The  singing  birds,  the  whistling  winds, 

And  waters  marrniiring  fall. 
To  praise  the  first  Almighty  Cause, 
With  different  voices  call. 

6  Thy  numerous  works  exalt  thee  thus. 

And  shall  we  silent  be  ? 
No,  rather  let  us  cease  to  breathe, 
Than  cease  from  praising  thee. 

Hymn  36.    L.  M.    Doddridge.  ^ 

Uxbridge,  Tallis'  Evening  Hymn. 
Praise  to  Ood  for  kis  unnumbered  mercies. 

fN  glad  amazement.  Lord,  we  stand 
Amid  the  bounties  of  thy  hand  ; 
How  numberless  those  bounties  are, 
How  rich,  how  various,  and  how  fair  ! 

2  But  O  I  what  poor  returns  we  make  ! 
What  lifeless  thanks  we  pay  thee  back ! 
Lord,  we  confess,  with  humble  shame. 
Our  offerings  scarce  deserve  the  name. 

3  Fain  would  our  labouring  hearts  devise 
To  bring  some  nobler  sacrifice  ; 

It  sinks  beneath  the  mighty  load  ! 
What  shall  we  render  to  our  God  ? 

4  To  Him  we  consecrate  our  praise, 
And  vow  the  remnant  of  our  days  ; 
Yet  what,  at  best,  can  we  pretend, 
Worthy  such  gifts,  from  such  a  friend  ? 

5  In  deep  abasement.  Lord,  we  see 
Our  emptiness  and  poverty ; 
Enrich  our  souls  with  grace  divine. 
And  make  them  worthier  to  be  thine. 

Qiy  Hymn  37.  L.  M.  Evans's  ColL~^ 

Portugal.  Slioel,  Sharon,  Slade. 
Praise  to  God  through  the  whole  of  our  existence. 

G OD  of  my  life,  through  all  its  days, 
My  gratefuL  powers  shall  sound 
thy  praise  ; 
The  song  shall  wake  with  opening  light. 
And  warble  to  the  silent  night. 

2  When  anxious  cares  would  jjreak  my  rest, 
And  grief  would  tear  iny  throbbing  breast, 
Thy  tuneful  praise  I'll  raise  on  high. 
And  check  the  murmur  and  the  sigh. 

3  When  death  o'er  nature  shall  prevail, 
And  all  its  powers  of  language  fail, 
Joy  through  my  swimming  eyes  shall 

break. 

And  mean  the  thanks  I  cannot  speak. 

4  But  O !  when  that  last  conflict's  o'er, 
And  I  am  chain'd  to  flesh  no  more. 
With  what  glad  accents  shall  I  rise 
To  join  the  music  of  the  skies  ! 

5  Soon  shall  I  learn  th'  exalted  stinams, 
Which  echo  through  the  heavenly  plains; 
And  emulate,  with  joy  unknown, 
The  glowing  seraphs  round  thy  throne. 


QQ  Hymn  38.  L.  M.  JVatts's  Lyrics.  ^ 

Old  Hundred,  Wells,  rsalm  \}7. 
Ood  exalted  above  all  praise. 

IN  TERNAL  Power,  whose  high  abode 

Becomes  the  grandeur  of  a  God  ; 
Infinite  length  beyond  the  bounds 
Where  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds : 

2  The  lowest  step  around  thy  seat 
Rises  too  high  for  Gabriel's  feet ; 

In  vain  the  tall  archangel  tries  [eyes. 
To  reach  thine  height  with  wonderingf 

3  Lord,  what  shall  earth  and  ashes  do  ? 
We  should  adore  our  Maker  too  ; 
From  sin  and  dust  to  thee  we  cry, 
The  Great,  the  Holy,  and  the  High  I 

4  Earth  from  afar  has  heard  thy  fame. 
And  worms  have  learnt  to  lisp  thy  name; 
But  O,  the  glories  of  thy  mind 
Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind. 

5  God  is  in  heaven,  but  man  below  ; 

Be  short  our  tunes  ;  our  words  be  few : 
A  sacred  reverence  checks  our  songs, 
And  praise  sits  silent  on  our  tongues. 


SCRIPTURE. 
OQ  Hymn 39.  CM.  Rippon's  Sdec. 

Barby,  Litchfield. 

The  inspired  word,  a  system  of  knoicledge  and  joy. 

OW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 
By  inspiration  given ! 
Brio-ht  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
lo  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears  ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way ; 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

Hymn  40.  C.  M.  Dr.  S.  Stennett.  # 

York,  St.  Ann's,  Irish. 
The  riches  of  God^s  word. 

T  ET  avarice,  from  shore  to  shore, 

Her  favourite  god  pursue  ; 
Thy  word,  O  Lord,  we  value  more 
Than  India  or  Peru. 

2  Here,  mines  of  knowledge,  love  and  joy 

Are  open'd  to  our  sight; 
The  purest  gold  without  alloy, 
And  gems  divinely  bright. 

3  The  counsels  of  redeeming  grace 

These  sacred  leaves  unfold; 
And  here  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Our  raptured  eyes  behold. 


41,  42 


INCARNATION  OF  CHRIST 


43,  44,  45 


4  Here,  liglit  descending"  from  above 

Directs  our  doubtful  feet ; 
Here,  promises  of  heavenly  love 
Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 

5  Our  numerous  griefs  are  here  redrest, 

And  all  our  wants  supply'd : 
Nought  we  can  ask  to  make  us  blest 
Is  in  this  book  denied. 

6  For  these  inestimable  g-ains. 

That  so  enrich  the  mmd, 
O  may  we  search  with  eager  pains, 
Assured  that  we  shall  find! 


41    Hymn  41.   L.  M.    Beddome,  ^ 

Portugal,  Effiiighaiii. 
Usefulness  of  the  Scriptures. 

"OW  precious  is  thy  word,  O  God, 
-'Tis  for  our  light  and  guidance  given; 
It  sheds  a  lustre  all  abroad. 
And  points  the  path  to  bliss  and  heaven, 

2  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight ; 
It  quickens  its  inactive  powers  ; 

It  sets  our  wandering  footsteps  right ; 
Displays  thy  love,  and  kindles  ours  : 

3  Its  promises  rejoice  our  hearts  ; 
Its  doctrines  are  divinely  true  ; 
Knowledge  and  pleasure  it  imparts  ; 
It  comforts  and  instructs  us  too. 

4  Ye  favour'd  lands,  who  have  this  word. 
Ye  saints,  who  feel  its  saving  power — 
Unite  your  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  his  distinguish'd  grace  adore. 


AO    Hymn  42.    C.  M.  Steele, 

St.  Ann's,  Irish,  Canterbury. 
The  excellency  and  sufficiency  of  the  Holy  Scriptures. 

FATHER  of  mercies !  in  thy  word 
What  endless  glory  shines  ; 
Forever  be  thy  name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find ; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant. 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows. 

And  yields  a  free  repast; 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around  ; 
And  life,  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 


6  Divine  Instructer,  gracious  Lord ! 
Be  thou  forever  near ; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there! 


CHRIST. 
HIS  INCARNATION. 
43  Hymn  43.    C.  M.     Medley.  ^ 

Braintree,  Arundel,  Marlow.' 
Incarnation  of  Christ. 

ORTALS,  awake,  with  angels  join, 
And  chant  the  solemn  lay: 
Joy,  love,  and  gratitude  combine 
To  hail  the  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heaven  the  rapturous  song  began, 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran, 
And  strung  and  tuned  the  lyre. 

3  Swift  through  the  vast  expanse  it  flew, 

And  loud  the  echo  roll'd ; 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy  was  new. 
'Twas  more  than -heaven  could  hold. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

Th'  impetuous  torrent  ran ; 
And  angels  flew,  with  eager  joy, 
To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5 Hark!  the  cherubic  armies  shout. 
And  glory  leads  the  song  ; 
Good  will  and  peace  are  heard  thro'out 
Th'  harmonious  heavenly  throng. 

A  A     Hymn  44.   7's.   /.  C.  i? 

Hotham,  Pilton. 
JVativity  of  Christ. 

ARK  !  the  herald-angels  smg, 
'  Glory  to  the  new-born  King : 

*  Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 

*  God  and  sinners  reconciled.' 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise. 
Join  the  triumphs  of  the  skies  ; 
With  the  angelic  hosts  proclaim, 

*  Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem !' 

3  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord  : 
Late  in  time  behold  him  come. 
Offspring  of  a  virgin's  womb. 

4  Veil'd  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see. 
Hail  the  incarnate  Deity ! 
Pleased  as  man  with  men  t'  appear, 
Jesus,  our  Immanuel,  here. 

45  Hymn  45.  C.  M.  Watts's  Lyrics,  ^ 

^       Arundel,  Cambridge,  Conway. 
JsTativity  of  Christ. 

'  ^JHEPHERDS  !  rejoice,  lift  up  your 
^  '  And  send  your  fears  awav  ;  [eyes. 


46 


LIFE  AND  MINISTRY. 


47,  41 


'News  from  the  regions  of  the  skies, 

*  Salvation's  born  to-day. 

2*  Jesus,  the  God  whom  angels  fear, 

*  Comes  down  to  dwell  with  you ; 

'  To-day  he  makes  his  entrance  here, 
*But  not  as  monarchs  do. 

3*  No  gold  nor  purple  swaddling  bands, 
'  Nor  royal  shining  things  ; 
*A  manger  for  his  cradle  stands, 

*  And  holds  the  K'lncr  of  kings. 

4  *  Go,  shepherds,  where  the  infant  lies, 

'  And  see  his  humble  throne ; 
'  With  tears  of  joy  in  all  your  eyes, 
*Go,  shepherds,  kiss  the  Son.' 

5  Thus  Gabriel  sang,  and  straight  around 

The  heavenly  armies  throng, 
They  tune  their  harps  to  lofty  sound, 
And  thus  conclude  the  sono-: 

6  *  Glory  to  God  that  reigns  above, 

'  Let  peace  surround  the  earth ; 
*  Mortals  shall  know  their  Maker's  love 

*  At  their  Redeemer's  birth.' 

7  Lord,  and  shall  angels  have  their  songs, 

And  men  no  tunes  to  raise  ? 
O  may  we  lose  our  useless  tongues 
When  they  forget  to  praise. 

8  Glory  to  God,  that  reigns  above, 

That  pitied  us  forlorn. 
We  join  to  sing  our  Maker's  love, 
For  there's  a  Saviour  born. 


A(\  Hymn  46.  C.  M.  Patrick  or  Tate.  ^ 

St.  Martin's,  Braintree,  Stamford. 
JVativity  of  Christ. 

"HILE  shepherds   watch'd  their 
flocks  by  night, 
All  seated  on  the  ground. 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  sljpne  around. 

2  *  Fear  not,'  said  he  (for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  trouble^d  mind,) 
«  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
'  To  you,  and  all  mankind. 

3  ^  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

'  Is  born,  of  David's  line, 
<  The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord, 
'  And  this  shall  be  the  sign : 

4"  The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall 
'  To  human  view  display'd  ;  [find 
*  All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing-bands, 
'  And  in  a  manger  laid.' 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appear'd  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  and  thus 
Address'd  their  joyful  song: 


6  *  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high ! 
*  And  to  the  earth  be  peace ! 
*  Good  will  henceforth  from  heaven  to 
'  Begin  and  never  cease  !'  [men 

Hymn  47.     Milton  altered*  ^ 

(6's  and  lO's.)  Courtney. 
Angels  yroclaiming  the  birth  of  Christ, 

O  war  nor  battle's  sound 
■^^  Was  heard  the  world  around, 
No  hostile  chiefs  to  furious  combat  ran  j 
But  peaceful  was  the  night, 
In  which  the  Prince  of  light 
His  reign  of  peace  upon  the  earth  began 

2  The  shepherds  on  the  lawn, 
Before  the  point  of  dawn, 

In  social  circle  sat,  while  all  around 

The  gentle  fleecy  brood. 

Or  cropp'd  the  flow'ry  food,  [ground. 
Or  slept,  or  sported  on  the  verdant 

3  When  lo!  with  ravish'd  ears, 
Each  swain  delighted  hears 

Sweet  music,  offspring  of  no  mortal  hand ; 
Divinely  warbled  voice. 
Answering  the  stringed  noise, 

With  blissful  rapture  charm'd  the  list' 
ning  band. 

4  Sounds  of  so  sweet  a  tone 
Before  were  never  known,  [sung 

But  when  of  old  the  sons  of  morning 
While  God  disposed  in  air 
Each  constellation  fair, 

And  the  well  balanced  world  on 

5  Hail,  hail,  auspicious  morn! 
The  Saviour  Christ  is  born : 

(Such  was  th'  immortal  seraph's  song 
sublime) 

Glory  to  God  in  heaven  : 

To  man  sweet  peace  be  given,  [time ! 
Sweet  peace  and  friendship  to  the  end  of 

LIFE  AND  MINISTRY. 
Aa  Hymn  48.  C.  M.  Rippon's  Seiec.  ^ 

Irish,  Patmos,  Tallis'  Chant 
The  Redeemer's  message. 

ARK,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour 
The  Saviour  promised  long!  [comes, 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him,  the  Spirit,  largely  pour'd, 

Exerts  his  sacred  fire  ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love 
His  ho]y  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  rav ; 
And,  on  the  eyes  oppress'^  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 


hung, 
linges 


49,  50,  51       DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION  OF  CHRIST.        5^,  53 


4  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

Hymn  49.   L.  M.  Steele. 

Portugal,  Uxbridge. 
Our  example. 

AND  is  the  gospel  peace  and  loVe  ! 
Such  let  our  conversation  be  ; 
The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 
Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 

2  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise, 
And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to 
To  Jesus  let  us  lift  our  eyes,  [strife. 
Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life ! 

3  O,  how  benevolent  and  kind  ! 
How  mild !  how  ready  to  forgive  I 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind. 

And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 

4  To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will 
Was  his  employment  and  delignt ; 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright  I 

5  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came. 
The  labours  of  his  life  were  love  ; 
O,  if  we  love  the  Saviour's  name. 
By  his  example  let  us  move. 

SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH. 
50   Hymn  50.   L.  M.      Steele.  b 

Armley,  Danvers. 
dying  Saviour. 

STRETCH'D  on  the  cross,  the  Sav- 
iour dies : 
Hark !  his  expiring  groans  arise ! 
See,  from  his  handsj  his  feet,  his  side. 
Runs  down  the  sacred  crimson  tide  ! 

2  And  didst  thou  bleed  ?"-for  sinners  bleed  ? 
And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed? 
No  !  he  withdrew  his  sick'ning  ray, 
And  darkness  veil'd  the  mourning  day. 

3  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  wo, 
Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow; 
And  yet  my  heart  unmoved  remain, 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain  ? 

4  Come,  dearest  Lord !  thy  grace  impart. 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart, 
Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move 
In  melting  grief  and  ardent  love. 


51  Hymn  51.  L.  M.  Dr.  S.  Stenneit.  b 

Munich,  Middlebury. 
It  is  finished. 

'nniS  finish'd !  so  the  Saviour  cried, 
And  meekly  bow'd  his  head,  and  died  : 
'Tis  finish'd — yes,  the  race  is  run. 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 


2  'Tis  finish'd — all  that  Heaven  decreed, 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said 

Is  now  fulfill'd,  as  was  desio-n'd. 
In  me,  the  Saviour  of  mankmd. 

3  'Tis  finish'd — this  my  dying  groan 
Shall  sins  of  every  kind  atone : 
Millions  shall  be  redeem'd  from  death, 
By  this  my  last  expiring  breath. 

4 'Tis  finish'd — Heaven  is  reconciled, 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoil'd: 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness  agam 
Return,  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

RESURRECTION  OF  CHRIST. 
52  Hymn  52.   H.  M.   Doddridge.  # 

Harwich,  Triumph. 
Resurrection  of  Christ. 

^TES !  the  Redeemer  rose. 

The  Saviour  lefi:  the  dead. 
And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 
High  raised  his  conquering  head! 
In  wild  dismay       j  Fall  to  the  ground, 
The  guards  around  |  And  sink  away. 

2  Lo!  the  angelic  bands 
In  full  assembly  meet. 

To  wait  his  high  commands, 

And  worship  at  his  feet; 
Joyful  they  come,      From  realms  of  day 
And  wing  their  way    To  Jesus'  tomb. 

3  Then  back  to  heaven  they  fly. 
The  joyful  news  to  bear ; 
Hark !  as  they  soar  on  high. 
What  music  fills  the  air ! 


Their  anthems  say, 
'  Jesus,  who  bled. 


Hath  left  the  dead  ; 
'  He  rose  to-day.' 


Ye  mortals!  catch  the  sound — 
Redeem'd  by  him  from  hell. 
And  send  the  echo  round 
The  globe  on  which  you  dwell ; 


Hath  left  the  dead  j 
^      more  to  die,' 


Transported,  cry — 
*  Jesus,  who  bled, 

5    All  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 
Who  savest  us  with  thy  blood! 
Wide  be  thy  name  adored. 
Thou  rising,  reigning  God ; 


With  thee  we  rise, 
With  thee  we  reign, 


And  empires  gain 
Beyond  the  skies. 


Hymn  53.   7's.  Rippon^s  Selec.  ^ 

Pilton,  Lincoln. 
The  Resurrection. 

CHRIST,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day ! 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  sa3r! 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high ! 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth,  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done — 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won; 


54,  55 


HIS  ASCENSION  AND  INTERCESSION. 


56,  57 


Lo !  tlie  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er ; 
Lo!  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  him  rise, 
Christ  hath  open'd  paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King ! 

^  Where,  O  death!  is  now  thy  sting?' 
Once  he  died,  our  souls  to  save  ; 
•  Where's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave  ?' 

5  Hail  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven ! 
Praise  to  thee  by  both  be  given ! 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now, 
Hail !  the  resurrection — thou. 


Hymn  54.   7's.    Gibho7is,  ^ 

^  Pilton,  Sicilian  Hyinn. 

The  resurrection  and  ascension. 

4  NGELS !  roll  the  rock  away ! 

Death !  yield  up  the  mighty  prey  ; 
See  !  he  rises  from  the  tomb, 
Glowing  with  immortal  bloom. 

Hallelujah !  Praise  the  Lord ! 

2  'Tis  the  Saviour !  angels,  raise 
Fame's  eternal  trump  of  praise  ! 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Hear  the  joy-inspiring  sound.  Hal. 

3  Now,  ye  saints,  lift  up  your  eyes ! 
Now  to  glory  see  him  rise, 

In  long  triumph,  up  the  sky — 

Up  to  waiting  worlds  on  high.  Hal. 

4  Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  choirs  ! 
Praise,  and  sweep  your  golden  lyres ! 
Shout,  O  earth,  in  rapturous  song. 
Let  the  strains  be  sweet  and  strong  !  Hal. 

ASCENSION  OF  CHRIST. 
Hymn  55.  L.  M.  Wesley's  ColL  ^ 

Truro,  Nantvvich,  Enfield. 
Chr^i^s  ascension. 

iUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead; 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high : 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led ; 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits ; 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  : 

*  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates ! 

*  Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way !' 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 
And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene ; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right ; 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in. 

4  '  Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who  ?' 
The  Lord,  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame  ; 
The  world,  sin,  death  and  hell  o'erthrew; 
And  Jesus  is  the  conqueror's  name. 


5  Lo  !  his  triumphal  cliariot  waits. 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay : 

'  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates, 
'  Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way  ! 

6  *  Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who  ?' 
The  Lord,  of  boundless  power  possest ; 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too ; 
God  over  all,  forever  blest. 

5g  Hymn  56.  L.  M.  Watts's  Miscel,  ^ 

Danvers,  Medvvay. 
The  humiliation^  exaltation,  and  triumphs  of  Christ 

rilHE  mighty  frame  of  glorious  grace, 
That  brightest  monument  of  praise 
That  e'er  the  God  of  love  design'd. 
Employs  and  fills  my  labouring  mind. 

2  Begin,  my  soul,  the  heavenly  song, 
A  burden  for  an  angel's  tongue : 
When  Gabriel  sounds  these  awful  things, 
He  tunes  and  summons  all  his  strings. 

3  Proclaim  inimitable  love  ! 
Jesus,  the  Lord  of  worlds  above. 
Puts  off  the  beams  of  bright  array. 
And  veils  the  God  in  mortal  clay. 

4  He,  that  distributes  crowns  and  thrones, 
Hangs  on  a  tree,  and  bleeds,  and  groans, 
The  Prince  of  life  resigns  his  breath — 
The  King  of  glory  bows  to  death. 

5  But  see  the  wonders  of  his  power ! 
He  triumphs  in  his  dying  hour  ; 
And,  while  by  Satan's  rage  he  fell. 
He  dash'd  the  rising  hopes  of  hell. 

6  Thus  were  the  hosts  of  death  subdued, 
And  sin  was  drown'd  in  Jesus'  blood ; 
Then  he  arose,  and  reigns  above, 
And  conquers  sinners  by  his  love. 

7  Who  shall  fulfil  this  boundless  song . 
The  theme  surmounts  an  angel's  tongue  ! 
How  low,  how  vain  are  mortal  airs 
When  Gabriel's  nobler  harp  despairs ! 

INTERCESSION  OF  CHRIST. 
xn"     Hymn  57.   L.  M.   Steele.  . 

Angel's  Hymn,  Uxbridge. 
Intercession  of  Christ. 

E  lives!  the  great  Redeemer  lives ! 
(What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives  !) 
And  now,  before  his  Father,  God, 
Pleads  the  full  merit  of  his  blood. 

2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears. 
And  justice,  arm'd  with  frowns,  appears; 
But  in  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Sweet  mercy  smiles,  and  all  is  peace. 

3  Hence,  then,  ye  black  despairing  tho'ts  I 
Above  our  fears,  above  our  faults, 
His  powerful  intercessions  rise  ; 
And  guilt  recedes,  and  terror  dies 


58,  59 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 


GO,  61, 


4  In  every  dark,  distressful  hour, 
When  sin  and  Satan  join  their  power, 
Let  this  dear  hope  repel  the  dart, 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 

5  Great  Advocate,  Almighty  Friend, 
On  him  our  humble  hopes  depend : 
Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail, 
For  Jesus  pleads,  and  must  prevail. 

DOMINION  OF  CHRIST. 
Hymn  58.  H.  M.  Rippon^s  Selec,  ^ 

Triumph,  Harwich. 

The  Izingdom  of  Christ. 

O  EJOICE    the  Lord  is  King  ; 
-■-^  Your  God  and  King  adore ; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 
And  triumph  evermore. 


Lift  up  the  heart, 
Lift  up  the  voice, 


Rejoice  aloud, 
Ye  saints,  rejoice. 

2  Rejoice  !  the  Saviour  reigns — 
The  God  of  truth  and  love ; 
When  he  had  purged  our  stains, 
He  took  his  seat  above : 

Lift  up  the  heart,     Rejoice  aloud, 
Lift  up  tlie  voice,     Ye  saints,  rejoice. 

3  His  kingdom  cannot  fail. 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven; 

The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given : 
Lift  up  the  heart.     Rejoice  aloud. 
Lift  up  the  voice.     Ye  saints,  rejoice. 

4  Rejoice  m  glorious  hope ! 
Jesus,  the  Judge,  shall  come, 
And  take  his  servants  up 
To  their  eternal  home : 

We  soon  shall  hear  The  trump  of  God 
Th'  archangel's  voice:  Shall  sound,  rejoice 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED. 

Hymn  59,  L.  M.  Rippon^s  Selec.  ^ 

All  Saints,  Brentford. 
Advocate. 

"HERE  IS  my  God  ?  does  he  retire 
Beyond  the  reach  of  Jmmble  sighs  ? 
Are  these  weak  breathings  of  desire, 
Too  languid  to  ascend  the  skies  ? 

2  No,  Lord !  the  breathings  of  desire, 
The  weak  petition,  if  sincere, 

Is  not  forbidden  to  aspire, 

But  reaches  thy  all-gracious  ear. 

3  Look  up,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  eye. 
See  where  the  great  Redeemer  stands  ; 
The  glorious  Advocate  on  high. 
With  preciou-s  incense  in  his  hands  ! 


4  He  sweetens  every  humble  groan. 
He  recommends  each  broken  prayer ; 
Recline  thy  hope  on  him  alone. 
Whose  power  and  love  forbid  despair. 

5  Teach  my  weak  heart,  O  gracious  Lord 
With  stronger  faith  to  call  thee  mine  ; 
Bid  me  pronounce  the  blissful  word, 
My  Father,  God,  with  joy  divine. 

Hymix  60.    C.  M.    Toplady,  5 

Cambridge,  Conway.- 
All  in  all. 

I^OMPARED  with  Christ, in  all  beside 

No  comeliness  I  see  ; 
The  one  thing  needful,  dearest  Lord, 
Is  to  be  one  with  thee. 

2  The  sense  of  thy  expiring  love 

Into  my  soul  convey : 
Thyself  bestow  I  for  thee  alone, 
My  ALL  IN  ALL,  I  pray. 

3  Less  than  thyself  will  not  suffice 

My  comfort  to  restore : 
More  than  th3^self  I  cannot  crave  ; 
And  thou  canst  give  no  more. 

4  Loved  of  my  God,  for  him  again 

With  love  intense  I'd  burn: 
Chosen  of  thee,  ere  time  began, 
I'd  choose  thee  in  return. 

5  Whate'er  consists  not  with  thy  love, 

O  teach  me  to  resign: 
I'm  rich  to  all  th'  intents  of  bliss, 
if  thou,  O  God,  art  mine. 

fjl  Hymn  61.  L.  M.   Waits,      or  b 

Portugal,  Slade. 
Christ  the  eternal  life. 

I  ESUS,  our  Saviour  and  our  God, 
^   Array'd  in  majesty  and  blood, 
Thou  art  our  life ;  our  souls  in  thee 
Possess  a  full  felicity. 

2  All  our  immortal  hopes  are  laid 
In  thee,  our  surety,  and  our  head; 
Thy  cross,  thy  cradle*and  thy  throne 
Are  big  with  glories  yet  unknown. 

3  Let  atheists  scofi,  and  Jews  blaspheme 
Th'  eternal  Life  and  Jesus'  name  ; 

A  word  of  thy  almighty  breath 
Dooms  the  rebellious  world  to  death. 

4  But  let  my  soul  forever  lie 
Beneath  the  blessings  of  thine  eye: 
'Tis  heaven  on  earth,  'tis  heaven  above 
To  see  thy  face  and  taste  thy  love. 

Hymn  62.    CM.    Cojvper,  ^ 

Litchfield,  Covington. 
Praise  for  the  fountain  opened. 

THERE  is  a  fountain  fill'd  withblood,^ 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins ; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  tlieir  guilty  stams. 


<33,  64 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST, 


65,  66,  67 


ii  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 
That  fountain  in  his  day; 
O  may  I  there,  though  vile  as  he. 
Wash  all  my  sins  away ! 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb  !  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransom'd  church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since  by  faith  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shroll  be  till  I  die. 

5  Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save, 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering 
tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

&q  HymxV  63.  C.  M.  Doddridge.  ^ 
^  Abridge,  Barby. 

Head  of  the  church. 

« 

JESUS,  [  sing  thy  matchless  grace, 
That  calls  a  worm  thy  own; 
Gives  me  among  thy  saints  a  place 
To  make  thy  glories  known. 

2  Allied  to  thee,  our  vital  Head, 

We  act,  and  grow,  and  thrive  ; 
From  thee  divided,  each  is  dead 
*When  most  he  seems  alive. 

3  Thy  saints  on  earth,  and  those  above. 

Here  join  in  sweet  accord : 
One  body  all  in  mutual  love, 
And  thou  our  common  Lord. 

4  Thou  the  whole  body  wilt  present 

Before  thy  Father's  face  ; 
Nor  shall  a  wrinkle  or  a  spot 
Its  beauteous  form  disgrace. 

a  A     Hymn  64.    C.  M.   Steele.  # 

Warsaw,  Archdale. 
Kin^of  saints. 

COME,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
And  joy  to  make  it  known ; 
The  Sovereign  of  your  heart  proclaim, 
And  bow  before  his  throne. 

2  Behold  your  King,  your  Saviour,  crown'd 

With  glories  all  divine ; 
And  tell  the  wondering  nations  round 
How  bright  those  glories  shine. 

3  Infinite  power,  and  boundless  grace 

In  him  unite  their  rays ; 
You,  that  have  e'er  beheld  his  face. 
Can  you  forbear  his  praise? 

4  When  in  his  earthly  courts  we  view 

The  glories  of  our  King, 
We  long  to  love  as  angels  do, 
And  wish  like  them  to  sing, 
19 


5  O,  happy  period !  glorious  day ! 

When  heaven  and  earth  shall  raise, 
With  all  tlieir  powers,  the  raptured  lay, 
To  celebrate  thy  praise. 

QX   Hymn  65.   C.  M.   Duncan.  ^ 

Arundel,  Marlow. 
'  The  spiritual  coronation, 

\  LL-H  AIL  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  I 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small' 
Hail  him,  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gafl ; 
Go  —  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

5  O,  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng. 

We  at  his  teet  may  fall ; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

aa  Hymn  66.    C.  M.   Doddridge.  ^ 

Mear,  Barby,  Arlington. 
Jesns  precious  to  them  that  believe, 

JESUS,  I  love  thy  charming  name, 
'Tis  music  to  my  ear ; 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud 
That  earth  and  heaven  might  hear. 

2  Yes,  th'ou  art  precious  to  my  soul ! 

My  transport  and  my  trust: 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys. 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish. 

In  thee  doth  richly  meet; 
Nor  to  my  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  heart, 

And  shed  its  fragrance  there ; 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds. 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

5  I'll  speak  the  honours  of  thy  name 

With  my  last  labouring  breath; 
And  dying,  clasp  thee  in  my  arms. 
The  antidote  of  death, 

anf  Hymn  67.  L.  M.  Steele.  ^  or  b 

^  •  Portugal,  Hebron,  Ward. 

Physician  of  souls. 

DEEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  haa 
made ; 

Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure  ? 


68,  69 


DOCTRINES  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


70,  71* 


In  vain,  alas  !  is  nature's  aid  ; 

The  work  exceeds  all  nature's  power. 

2  And  can  no  sovereign  balm  be  found  ? 
And  is  no  kind  physician  ni^h, 
To  ease  the  pain,  and  heal  the  wound, 
Ere  life  and  hope  forever  fly  ? 

^  3  There  is  a  great  Physician  near : 
Look  up,  O  fainting  soul,  and  live  ; 
See  in  his  heavenly  smiles  appear 
Such  ease  as  nature  cannot  give  ! 

4  See,  in  the  Saviour's  dying  blood. 
Life,  health,  and  bliss  abundant  flow; 
'Tis  only  this  dear  sacred  flood 
Can  ease  thy  pain  and  heal  thy  wo. 

fJQ     Hymn  68.   L.  M.   Steele,  4t 

Chapel  Street,  Bath. 
Saviour  —  the  only  one. 

JESUS,  the  spring  of  joys  divine, 
Whence  all  our  hope  and  comforts 
Jesus,  no  other  name  but  thine   [flow ; 
Can  save  us  from  eternal  wo. 

2  In  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 
The  way  to  happiness  and  God  ; 
Her  weak  directions  leave  the  mind 
Bewilder'd  in  a  dubious  road. 

3  No  other  name  will  Heaven  approve : 
Thou  art  the  true,  the  living  way, 
Ordain'd  by  everlasting  love. 

To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 

fjq   Hymn  69.   L.  M.    Cennick.  ^ 

Portugal,  Ellenthorpe. 
JVay  to  Canaan. 

JESUS,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone ; 
He,  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon ! 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way  till  him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went. 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment ; 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness, 

I'll  go;  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought. 
And  mourn'd  because  i  found  it  not ; 
My  grief,  and  burden,  long  has  been 
uecause  I  could  not  cease  from  sin. 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  power, 
I  sinn'd  and  stumbled  but  the  more, 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 
'Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way.' 

5  Lo !  glad  I  come !  and  thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am : 

My  sinful  self  to  thee  I  give'! 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

6  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found ; 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood. 
And  say,  ^^ehold  the  way  to  God!' 


Hymn  70.  C.  M.  Hartford  ColL  ^ 

•  ^         Irish,  gt.  Martin's,  Devices. 

Praise  to  the  Redcp.  ner. 

1^  FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 

My  dear  Redeemer's  praise ! 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace  I 

2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim. 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honours  of  thy  name. 

3  Jesus,  the  name  that  calms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease  ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears  ; 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean  , 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me. 

5  Let  us  obey,  we  then  shall  know, 

Shall  feel  our  sins  forgiven ;  | 
Anticipate  our  heaven  below,  * 
And  own  that  love  is  heaven. 


DOCTRINES  OF  THE  GOSPEL, 

ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED. 

ADOPTION  ^ 

Hymn  71.   7's.  Humphreys.  ^ 

Sabbath,  Turin,  Uothain. 
The  privileges  of  the  sons  of  God. 

"OLESSED  are  the  sons  of  God, 

They  are  bought  with  Jesus'  blood.^ 
They  are  ransom'd  from  the  grave, 
Life  eternal  they  shall  have  : 

With  them  number'd  may  we  be, 
Now  and  through  eternity. 

2  God  did  love  them,  in  his  Son, 
Ere  creation  was  begun; 
They  the  seal  of  this  receive. 
When  on  Jesus  they  believe : 

With  them,  &c. 

3  They  are  justify'd  by  grace. 
They  enjoy  a  solid  peace  ; 

All  their  sins  are  wash'd  away. 
They  shall  stand  in  God's  great  day 
With  them,  &c. 

4  They  have  fellowship  with  God, 
Through  the  Mediator's  blood ; 
One  with  God,  through  Jesus  one. 
Glory  is  in  them  begun. 

With  them,  &c. 

5  They  alone  are  truly  blest  — 
Heirs  with  God,  joint  heirs  with  Christ 
They  with  love  and  peace  are  fili'tl  • 
They  are  by  his  Spirit  seal'd. 

With  them,  &c. 


72,  73 


ATONEMENT  COMMUNION  WITH  GOD 


74,  75 


72  Hymn  72,   L.  M.   5*.  Stennett,  ^ 

•  ^  Portugal,  Shoel. 

Christians  the  sons  of  God. 

NOT  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth, 
Who  boast  the  honours  of  their  birth, 
Such  real  dignity  can  claim 
As  those  ivho  bear  the  Christian  name. 

2  To  them  the  privilege  is  given 

To  be  the  sons  and  neirs  of  heaven ; 
Sons  of  the  God  who  reigns  on  high, 
And  heirs  of  joys  beyond  the  sky. 

3  When,  through  temptation,  they  rebel. 
His  chastening  rod  he  makes  them  feel ; 
Tlien^  with  a  father's  tender  heart, 

He  soothes  the  pain,  and  heals  the  smart. 

4  Their  daily  wants  his  hands  supply. 
Their  steps  he  guards  with  watchful  eye, 
Leads  them  from  earth  to  heaven  above, 
And  crowns  them  with  eternal  love. 

5  If  I've  the  honour.  Lord,  to  be 
One  of  this  numerous  family, 
On  me  the  gracious  gift  bestow 
To  call  thee  Abba,  Father !  too. 

6  So  may  my  conduct  ever  prove 
My  filial  piety  and  love ! 

While  all  my  brethren  clearly  trace 
Their  Father's  likeness  in  my  face. 

ATONEMENT. 
7Q  Hymn  73.  CM.    fVatts's  Ser.  ^ 

•  ^  Abridge,  Bedford. 

The  atonement  of  Christ. 

OW  IS  our  nature  spoil'd  by  sin  ! 
Yet  nature  ne'er  hath  found 
The  way  to  make  the  conscience  clean, 
Or  heal  the  painful  wound. 

2  In  vain  we  seek  for  peace  with  God 

By  methods  of  our  own  : 
Jesus,  there's  nothing  but  thy  blood 
Can  bring  us  near  the  throne. 

3  The  threatenings  of  thy  broken  law 

Impress  our  souls  with  dread : 
If  God  his  sword  -of  vengeance  draw. 
It  strikes  our  spirits  ^ead, 

4  But  thine  illustrious  sacrifice 

Hath  answer'd  these  demands, 
And  peace  and  pardon  from  the  skies 
Come  down  by  Jesus'  hands. 

5  Here  all  the  ancient  types  agree. 

The  altar  and  the  lamb ; 
And  prophets  in  th§ir  vision  see 
,    Salvation  through  his  name. 

6  'Tis  by  thy  death  we  live,  O  Lord ; 

'Tis  on  thy  cross  we  rest ; 
Forever  be  thy  love  adored, 
Thy  name  forever  blest. 


nfA  Hymn  74.  8's  and  7's.  L.  H.  Coll.  ^ 

Sicilian  Hymn,  Walpole. 

Gratitude  for  the  atonement. 

11"  AIL !  thou  once  despised  Jesus, 
Hail !  thou  Galilean  King ! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring! 
Hail,  thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame! 
By  thy  merits  we  find  favour; 
Life  is  given  through  thy  name. 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid: 
By  almighty  love  anointed. 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made : 
All  thy  people  are  forgiven 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood: 
Open'd  is  the  gate  of  heaven ; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail !  enthroned  in  glory. 

There  forever  to  abide ! 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  thee, 

Seated  at  thy  Father's  side : 
There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading, 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Worship,  honour,  power,  and  blessing 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive : 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give: 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits ! 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays  I 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits ; 

Help  to  cnant  Immanuel's  praise! 

COMMUNION  WITH  GOD. 
7/5    Hymn  75.   CM.    Cowper.  iA 

•  ^  York,  St.  Ann's. 

Walking  with  God, 

FOR  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
A  calm  and  heavenly  frame ; 
A  light  to  shine  upon  tne  road. 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb! 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord; 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus,  and  his  word? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  then  enjoy'd  I 

How  sweet  their  memory  still! 
But  now  I  find  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  O  holy  Dove !  return. 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 


76,  77 


DOCTRINES  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


78,  79,  80 


Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame  ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

7fJ  Hymn  76.   C.  M.    TVatts.  \)0i^ 

•  ^  Abridge,  Peterboro'. 

"  0  that  I  knew  where  I  mig-ht  find  him." 
Sins  and  sorrows  laid  before  God. 

OTHAT  I  knew  the  secret  place 
Where  I  might  find  my  God ; 
I'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face. 
And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  I'd  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise. 

What  sorrows  I  sustain ; 
How  grace  decays,  and  comfort  dies, 
And  leaves  my  heart  in  pain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  I'd  take. 

To  wrestle  with  my  God ; 
I'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy's  sake. 
And  for  my  Saviour's  blood. 

4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints, 

And  heal  my  broken  bones ; 
He  takes  the  meaning  of  his  saints. 
The  language  of  their  groans. 

5  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress, 

And  banish  every  fear; 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grace. 
To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 

DEPRAVITY. 
77  Hymn  77.  L.  M.    Watts,  or\) 

■  •  Maiden,  Brentford. 

Original  sin;  or,  the  first  and  second  Adam. 

ADAM,  our  father  and  our  head, 
Transgress'd,  and  justice  doom'd  us 
dead : 

The  fiery  law  speaks  all  despair, 
There's  no  reprieve  nor  pardon  there. 

2  Call  a  bright  council  in  the  skies ; 
Seraphs,  the  mighty  and  the  wise, 
Speak ;  are  you  strong  to  bear  the  load. 
The  weighty  vengeance  of  a  God  ? 

3 In  vain  we  ask;  for  all  around 
Stand  siientthrouffhthe  heavenly  ground; 
There's  not  a  glorious  mind  above 
Has  half  the  strength  or  half  the  love. 

4  But,  O  !  unmeasurable  grace ! 
Th'  eternal  Son  takes  Adam's  place: 
Down  to  our  world  the  Saviour  flies, 
Stretches  his  arms,  and  bleeds,  and  dies. 

7  Amazmg  work !  look  down,  ye  skies ! 
Wonder  and  gaze  with  all  your  eyes  ; 
Ye  saints  below,  and  saints  above, 
A.11  bow  to  this  mysterious  love. 


7Q  Hymn  78.   C.  M.    5^.  StenneU,  b 

Dorset,  York,  VVarehani. 
Indwelling  sin  lamented. 

^ITH  tears  of  anguish  1  lament 
Here  at  thy  feet,  my  God, 
My  passion,  pride,  and  discontent, 
And  vile  ingratitude. 

2  Sure  there  was  ne'er  a  heart  so  base 

So  false  as  mine  has  been: 
So  faithless  to  its  promises. 
So  prone  to  every  sin! 

3  My  reason  tells  me  thy  commands 

Are  holy,  just,  and  true ; 
Tells  me  whate'er  my  God  demands 
Is  his  most  righteous  due. 

4  Reason  I  hear,  her  counsels  Aveigh, 

And  all  her  words  approve  ; 
But  still  I  find  it  hard  t'  obey, 
And  harder  yet  to  love. 

5  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  shall  I  feel 

These  strugglings  in  my  breast? 
When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  will, 
And  give  my  conscience  rest  ? 

GRACE. 

70  Hymn  79.   S.  M.   Doddridge,  ^ 

ghirland,  Mornington. 
Salvation  hy  grace,  from  the  first  to  the  last. 

GRACE !  'tis  a  charming  sound ; 
Harmonious  to  the  ear! 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 
To  save  rebellious  man  ; 

And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road ; 

And  new  supplies,  each  hour,  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 
Through  everlasting  days; 

It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

QA  Hymn  80.    CM.  ^ 

^  Irish,  Cambridge. 

By  the  grace  of  God  I  am  what  I  am 

GREAT  God,  'tis  from  thy  sovereign 
grace 

That  all  my  blessings  flow ; 
Whate'er  I  am,  or  do  possess, 
I  to  thy  mercy  owe. 

2'Tis  this  my  powerful  lusts  control, 
And  pardons  all  my  sin ;  [soul, 
Spreads  life  and  comfort  through  my 
And  makes  my  nature  clean. 


81,  62      JUSTIFICATION  PARDON  PERSEVERANCE.     83,  84,  85 


3  'Tis  this  upholds  me  wliilst  I  live. 
Supports  me  when  I  die  ; 
And  hence  ten  thousand  saints  receive 
Their  all,  as  well  as  I. 

JUSTIFICATION. 
Ql       Hymn  81.      L.  M.     4*  or  b 

Bath,  Med  way. 
IIiLman  righteousness  insufficient  to  justify. 

WHEREWITH,  O  Lord,  shall  I 
draw  near, 
Or  bow  myself  before  thy  face  ? 
How,  in  tliy  purer  eyes,  appear? 
What  shall  I  bring  to  gain  thy  grace  ? 

2  Will  gifts  delight  the  Lord  most  high  ? 
Will  multiplied  oblations  please  ? 
Thousands  of  rams  his  favour  buy  ? 
Or  slaughter'd  millions  e'er  appease  ? 

3  Can  these  assuage  the  wrath  of  God  ? 
Can  these  wash  out  my  guilty  stain? 
Rivers  of  oil,  or  seas  of  blood  — 
Alas!  they  all  must  flow  in  vain. 

4  What  have  I,  then,  wherein  to  trust  ? 
I  nothing  have,  I  nothing  am ; 
Excluded  is  my  every  boast, 

My  glory  swallow'd  up  in  shame. 

5  Guilty,  I  stand  before  thy  face ; 
My  sole  desert  is  hell  and  wrath ; 
'Twere  just  the  sentence  should  take 

place ; 

But  O,  I  plead  my  Saviour's  death! 

61  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son, 
Who  died  for  sinners  on  the  tree ; 
I  plead  his  righteousness  alone ; 
O  put  the  spotless  robe  on  me! 


82 


Hymn  82.   L.  M.  TFesley. 

Slioel,  Duke  Street,  Sterling. 
Imputed  righteousness. 

JESUS,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress  ; 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  m  these  array 'd, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise. 
To  take  my  mansion  in  th^e  skies ; 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all"*  my  plea, 

*  Jesus  hath  lived^and  died  for  me.' 

3  Thus  Abraham,  the  friend  of  God, 
Thus  all  the  armies  bought  with  blood. 
Saviour  of  smners,  thee  proclaim! 
Sinners  —  of  whom  the  chief  I  am. 

4  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears 
When  ruin'd  nature  sinks  in  years ; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue: 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

19* 


5  O  let  the  dead  now  hear  thy  voice ! 

Bid,  Lord,  thy  banish'd  ones  rejoice ; 
_  Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 

Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  rignteousness. 


PARDON 


4* 


Hymn  83.    C.  M.  Steele. 

York,  Canterbury,  Wantage. 
Pardoning  love. 

OW  oft,  alas !  this  wretched  heart 
Has  wander'd  from  the  Lord! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word ! 

2  Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls,  '  Return  :^ 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come! 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn ; 
O  take  the  wanderer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 
And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love? 

4  Thy  pard'ning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Dear  Saviour,  I  adore ; 
O  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

Hymn  84.  S.  M.  Watts's  Lyrics.  [? 

Aylesbury,  Olmutz. 
Confession  and  pardon, 

'^I'Y  sorrows,  like  a  flood, 
Impatient  of  restraint, 
Into  thy  bosom,  O  my  God! 
Pour  out  a  long  complaint. 

2  This  impious  heart  of  mine 
Could  once  defy  the  Lord, 

Could  rush  with  violence  on  to  sin, 
In  presence  of  thy  sword. 

3  O'ercome  by  dying  love, 
Here  at  thy  cross  I  lie. 

And  throw  my  flesh,  my  soul,  my  all. 
And  weep,  and  love,  and  die. 

4  *  Rise,'  saith  the  Saviour,  *  rise  ! 
'  Behold  my  wounded  veins ! 

*  Here  flows  a  sacred  crimson  flood, 
'  To  wash  away  thy  stains !' 

5  See,  God  is  reconciled  ! 
Behold  his  smiling  face! 

Let  joyful  cherubs  clap  their  wings, 
And  sound  aloud  his  grace. 

PERSEVERANCE. 
Hymn  85.   L.  M.   Doddridge.  ^ 

Blendon,  Angel's  Hymn,  Danvers. 
JVba/i  preserved  in  the  ark,  and  the  believer  in  Christ, 

"^HE  deluge,  at  the  Almighty's  call, 
-  In  what  impetuous  streams  it  fell ; 
Swallow'd  the  mountains  in  its  rage, 
And  swept  a  guilty  world  to  hell. 


1 


86,  87,  88 


DOCTRINES  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


89,  90 


2 Yet  Noah,  humble,  happy  saint! 
Surrounded  with  a  chosen  few. 
Sat  in  his  ark,  secure  from  fear. 
And  sang  the  grace  that  steer' d  him  thro'. 

3  So  may  I  sing,  in  Jesus  safe. 
While  storms  of  vengeance  round  me  fall ) 
Conscious  how  high  my  hopes  are  fix'd. 
Beyond  what  shakes  this  earthly  ball. 

4  Enter  thine  ark,  while  patience  waits. 
Nor  ever  quit  that  sure  retreat, 
Then  the  wide  flood,  which  buries  earth. 
Shall  waft  thee  to  a  fairer  seat. 


Hymn  86.   C.  M.  F- 


Bedford,  Cambridge. 

Perseverance. 

LORD,  hast  thou  made  me  know  thy 
Conduct  me  in  thy  fear ;    [ways  ? 
And  grant  me  such  supplies  of  grace, 
That  I  may  persevere. 

2  Let  but  thy  own  Almighty  arm 

Sustain  a  feeble  worm, 
I  shall  escape,  secure  from  harm, 
Amid  the  dreadful  storm. 

3  Be  thou  my  all-sufficient  friend, 

Till  all  my  toils  shall  cease. 
Guard  me  through  life,  and  let  my  end 
Be  everlasting  peace. 

REDEMPTION. 
Q'T  Hymn  87.   7's.   Rippon's  Selec.  i^ 

^  •  Alsen,  Pilton. 

Redeeming  love. 

NOW  begin  the  heavenly  theme, 
Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name ! 
Ye,  who  his  salvation  prove. 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye,  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face, 
As  to  Canaan  on  ye  move. 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3 Mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears; 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears ; 
See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove, 
Cancell'd  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Welcome  all,  by  sin  opprest. 
Welcome  to  his  sacred  rest ; 
Nothing  brought  him  from  above, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

5  Hither,  then,  your  music  bring*. 
Strike  aloud  each  cheerful  strmg; 
Mortals,  join  the  host  above. 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

gg  Hymn  88.   L.  M.   Steele.  \>  ox 

Winchester,  Brentford. 
Redemption  by  Christ  alone. 
JTT^NSLAV'D  by  sin,  and  bound  in  chains 
Beneath  its  dreadfi?'  tyrant  sway, 


And  doom'd  to  everlasting  pains. 
We  wretched  guilty  captives  lay. 

2  Jesus,  the  Lord,  the  mighty  God, 
An  all-sufficient  ransom  paid: 
Invalued  price !  his  precious  blood, 
For  vile,  rebellious  traitors  shedl 

3  Jesus  the  sacrifice  became. 

To  rescue  guilty  souls  from  hell : 
The  spotless,  bleeding,  dying  Lamb, 
Beneath  avenging  justice  fell. 

4  Amazing  goodness  !  love  divine  ! 
O  may  our  grateful  hearts  adore 
The  matchless  grace  ;  nor  yield  to  sin, 
Nor  wear  its  cruel  fetters  more. 

REGENERATION, 
go  Hymn  89.  C.  M.  Topladifs  Coll,  ^ 

St.  Martin's,  Cambridge,  Arundel. 
Efficacious  grace. 

HAIL !  mighty  Jesus !  how  divine 
Is  thy  victorious  sword ! 
The  stoutest  rebel  must  resign 
At  thy  commanding  word. 

2  Deep  are  the  wounds  thy  arrows  give 

They  pierce  the  hardest  heart; 
Thy  smiles  of  grace  the  slain  revivQ 
And  joy  succeeds  to  smart. 

3  Still  gird  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh, 

Ride  with  majestic  sway ; 
Go  forth,  great  Prince,  triumphantly, 
x\nd  make  thy  foes  obey. 

4  And  when  thy  victories  are  complete 

When  all  the  chosen  race 
Shall  round  the  throne  of  glory  meet, 
To  sing  thy  conquering  grace  ; 

5  O  may  my  humble  soul  be  found 

Among  that  favour'd  band ' 
And  I,  with  them,  thy  praise  will  sound 
Throughout  Immanuel's  land. 


Hymn  90.    S.  M.  Doddridge, 

Dover,  Watchman. 
Vital  union  to  Christ  in  rc'jcncration 


EAR  Saviour,  we  are  thine 
By  everlasting  bands ; 
Our  names,  our  hearts  we  would  resignj 
Our  souls  are  in  thy  hands. 

2  To  thee  we  still  wou»ld  cleave, 
With  ever-growing  zeal ; 

If  millions  tempt  us  "Christ  to  leave, 
O  let  them  ne'er  prevail. 

3  Thy  Spirit  shall  unite 

Our  souls  to  thee  our  head ; 
Shall  form  us  to  thy  image  bright, 
That  we  thy  paths  may  tread. 

4  Death  may  our  souls  divide 
From  these  abodes  of  clay: 


91,  92 


LAW  AND  GOSPEL. 


93,  94 


But  love  shall  keep  us  near  thy  side 
Through  all  the  gloomy  way. 

5  Since  Christ  and  we  are  one, 
Why  should  we  doubt  or  fear? 
If  he  in  heaven  hath  fix'd  his  throne, 
He'll  fix  his  members  there. 

qi  Hymn  9L    C.  M.    *S^.  StennetL  ^ 

•*  Swan  wick,  IJarby,  Abridge. 

»    7Vie  converted  tJiief. 

AS  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung, 
And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died, 
He  pour'd  salvation  on  a  wretch, 
That  languish'd  at  his  side. 

2  His  crimes,  with  inw<ard  grief  and  shame, 
The  penitent  confess'd; 
Then  turn'd  his  dying  eyes  to  Christ, 
And  thus  his  prayer  address'd : 

3 '  Jesus,  thou  Son  and  heir  of  heaven, 
'  Thou  spotless  Lamb  of  God ! 
*I  see  thee  bathed  in  sweat  and  tears, 
'  And  weltering  in  thy  blood. 

4  *  Yet  quickly  from  these  scenes  of  wo, 

'  In  triumph  thou  shalt  rise, 

*  Burst  thro'  the  gloomy  shades  of  death, 

'And  shine  above  the  skies, 

5  *  Amid  the  glories  of  that  world, 

'  Dear  Saviour,  think  on  me, 
*And  in  the  victories  of  thy  death 
'Let  me  a  sharer  be.' 

6  His  prayer  the  dying  Jesus  hears. 

And  instantly  replies, 

*  To-day  thy  parting  soul  shall  be 

'  With  me  in  paradise.' 


92 


Hymn  92.    C.  M.  '  b  or  # 

Windsor,  Bedford,  Bangor. 


Rcncicijio-  n-race. 


OW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 
Unconscious  of  its  load ! 
The  heart,  unchanged,  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God. 

2  Can  aught  beneath  a  power  divine 

The  stubborn  will  subdue  ? 
'Tis  tliine,  eternal  Spirit,  thine 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

3 'Tis  thine  the  passions  to  recall, 
And  upwards  bid  them  rise  ; 
And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 
From  reason's  darkened  eyes. 

4  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away. 

And  bid  the  sinner  live  ; 
\  beam  of  heaven,  a  vital  ray, 
'Tis  thine  alone  to  give. 

5  O  chancre  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours. 

And  give  them  life  divine  ! 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers, 
Almighty  Lord,  be  thine. 


SANCTIFICATION. 
o  Hymn  93.    C.  M.    TFatts.  ^  or  b 

^         Windsor,  Bedford,  Abridge. 

Sanct  'tfi  cation  and  pardon. 

HERE  shall  we  sinners  hide  our 
heads  ? 

Can  rocks  or  mountains  save  ? 
Or  shall  we  wrap  us  in  the  shades 
Of  midnight  and  the  grave  ? 

2  Is  there  no  shelter  from  the  eye 

Of  a  revenging  God.^ 
Jesus,  to  thy  dear  wounds  we  fly ; 
Bedew  us  Avith  thy  blood. 

3  Those  guardian  drops  our  souls  secure, 

And  wash  away  our  sin ; 
Eternal  justice  frowns  no  more. 
And  conscience  smiles  within. 

4  We  bless  that  wondrous  purple  stream, 

That  cleanses  every  stain ; 
Yet  are  our  souls  but  half  redeem'd, 
If  sin,  the  tyrant,  reign. 

5  Lord,  blast  his  empire  with  thy  breath, 

That  cursed  throne  must  fall ; 
Ye  flattering  plagues  that  work  our  death, 
Fly,  for  we  hate  you  all. 


LAW  AND  GOSPEL. 
a  A  Hymn  94.   L.  M.    Watts,  rji  or  b 

Stonefield,  Blendon. 
The  law  and  the  gospel ;  cr,  Christ  a  refuge. 

'  I^URST  be  the  man,  forever  curst, 
'  That  doth  one  wilful  sin  commit ; 
'  Death  and  damnation  for  the  first, 
'  Without  relief,  and  infinite.' 

2  Thus  Sinai  roars,  and  round  the  earth. 
Thunder,  and  fire,  and  vengeance  flings; 
But,  Jesus,  thy  dear  gasping  breath, 
And  Calvary,  say  gentler  things ! 

3 '  Pardon,  and  grace,  and  boundless  love, 
'  Streaming  along  a  Saviour's  blood  ; 
'  And  life,  and  joys,  and  crowns  above, 
'  Obtained'by  a  dear  bleeding  God.' 

4  Hark,  how  he  prays  (the  charming  sound 
Dwells  on  his  dying  lips) '  Forgive  !' 
And  every  groan  and  gaping  wound 
Cries,  '  Father,  let  the  rebels  live  '' 

5  Go,  you  that  rest  upon  the  law, 
And  toil  and  seek  salvation  there, 
Look  to  the  flame  that  Moses  saw, 
And  shrink,  and  tremble,  and  despair 

6  But  I'll  retire  beneath  the  cross  — 
Saviour,  at  thy  dear  feet  I'll  lie  ; 

And  the  keen  sword,  that  justice  draws^ 
Flaming  and  red,  shall  pass  me  by. 


95/96 


LAW  AND  GOSPEL. 


97,  98,  99  31 


a  x  Hymn  95.    L.  M.    Waits,  44=  or  b 

Blendon,  Denton. 
The  gospel  the  power  of  God  to  salvation. 

WHAT  shall  the  dying  sinner  do, 
That  seeks  relief  for  all  his  wo  ? 
Where  shall  the  guilty  conscience  find 
Ease  for  the  torment  of  the  mind  ? 

2  How  shall  we  get  our  crimes  forgiven, 
Or  form  our  natures  fit  for  heaven  ? 
Can  souls,  all  o'er  defiled  with  sin, 
Make  their  own  powers  and  passions  clean? 

3  In  vain  we  search,  in  vain  we  try, 
Till  Jesus  brings  his  gospel  nigh  ; 
'Tis  there  that  power  and  glory  dwell. 
Which  saves  rebellious  souls  from  hell. 

4  This  is  the  pillar  of  our  hope, 
That  bears  our  fainting  spirits  up; 
We  read  the  grace,  we  trust  the  word. 
And  find  salvation  in  the  Lord. 

5  Let  men  or  angels  dig  the  mines, 
W  here  nature's  golden  treasure  shines ; 
Brought  near  the  doctrine  of  the  cross, 
All  nature's  gold  appears  but  dross. 

6  Should  vile  blasphemers,  with  disdain. 
Pronounce  the  truths  of  Jesus  vain. 
We'll  meet  the  scandal  and  the  shame. 
And  sing  aiid  triumph  in  his  name. 

Hymn  96.   C.  M.    Cowper,  # 

York,  St.  Ann's,  Devizes. 
"^al  ohedience  folloioed  by  evangelical. 

0  strt>.:gth  of  nature  can  suffice 
To  serve  the  Lord  aright ; 

And  what  she  has,  she  misapplies, 
For  want  of  clearer  light. 

2  How  long  beneath  the  law  I  lay, 

In  bondage  and  distress  ! 
I  toil'd,  the  precept  to  obey. 
But  toil'd  without  success. 

3  Then,  to  abstain  from  outward  sin 

Was  more  than  I  could  do ; 
Now,  if  I  feel  its  power  within, 

1  feel  I  hate  it  too.  ^ 

4  Then,  all  my  servile  works  were  done 

A  righteousness  to  raise  ; 
Now,  freely  chosen  in  the  Son, 
I  freely  choose  his  ways. 

5  *  What  shall  I  do  ?'  was  then  the  word, 

'  That  I  may  worthier  grow  ? 
*Wliat  shall  I  render  to  the  Lord.^' 
Is  my  inquiry  now. 

6  To  see  the  law  by  Christ  fulfill'd, 

And  hear  his  pardoning  voice, 
Changes  a  slave  into  a  child, 
And  duty  into  choice. 


Hymn  97.    L.  AI.    iVatts.  # 

liotluvell,  Chapel  Street. 
The  inward  icitncss  to  Christianity. 

fl  UESTIONS  and  doubts  be  heard  2 
no  more  : 

Let  Christ  and  joy  be  all  our  theme ; 
His  Spirit  seals  his  gospel  sure 
To  every  soul  that  trusts  in  him.  •     ^  C 
2 Jesus,  thy  witness  speaks  within: 
The  mercy  which  thy  words  reveal  ^ 
Refines  the  heart  from  sense  and  sm. 
And  stamps  its  own  celestial  seal.  k 

3 'Tis  God's  inimitable  hand 
That  moulds  and  forms  the  heart  anew : 
Blasphemers  can  no  more  withstand. 
But  bow  and  own  thy  doctrine  true. 

4  The  guilty  wretch  that  trusts  thy  blood 
Finds  peace  and  pardon  at  the  cross  ; 
The  sinful  soul,  averse  to  God, 
Believes  and  loves  his  Maker's  laws. 

5  Learning  and  wit  may  cease  their  strife, 
When  miracles  with  glory  shine  ; 
The  voice  that  calls  the  dead  to  life 
Must  be  almighty,  and  divine. 


Hymn  98.    C.  M.  JVatts. 

Cambridge,  Conway. 
God  glorious,  and  sinners  saved. 

FATHER,,  how  wide  thy  glories  shine 
How  high  thy  wonders  rise  ! 
Known  thro'  the  earth  by  thousand  signs, 
By  thousand  through  the  skies. 

2  Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  thy  power, 

Their  motion  speak  thy  skill ; 
And  on  the  wings  of  #very  hour 
We  read  thy  patience  still. 

3  But  when  we  view  thy  strange  design, 

To  save  rebellious  worms. 
Where  vengeance  and  compassion  join, 
In  their  divinest  forms ; 

4  Here  the  whole  Deity  is  known ; 

Nor  dares  a  creature  guess 
Which  of  the  glories  brightest  shone, 
The  justice,  or  the  grace. 

5  Now  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb 

Adorn  the  heavenly  plains  ; 
Sweet  cherubs  learn  Immanuel's  name, 
And  try  their  choicest  strains. 

'6  O,  may  I  bear  some  humble  part 
In  that  immortal  song ! 
Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart, 
And  love  command  my  tongue. 

QQ     Hymn  99.   C.  M.  Watts, 

London,  Bedford. 
A  rational  defence  of  the  gospel, 

SHALL  atheists  dare  insult  the  cross 
Of  our  incarnate  God? 


i 


* 


100,  101 


INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISES 


102,  103 


Shall  infidels  revile  his  truth, 
And  trample  on  his  blood  ? 

2  What  if  he  choose  mysterious  ways 

To  cleanse  us  from  our  faults ; 
May  not  the  works  of  sovereign  grace 
Transcend  our  feeble  thoughts  ? 

3  What  if  his  gospel  bid  us  strive 

With  flesh,  and  self,  and  sin? 
The  prize  is  most  divinely  bright 
That  we  are  calPd  to  win. 

4  What  if  the  men  despised  on  earth, 

Still  of  his  grace  partake  ? 
This  but  conlirms  his  truth  the  more ; 
For  so  the  prophets  spake. 

5  Do  some,  that  own  his  sacred  truth. 

Indulge  their  souls  in  sin  ?  [name  ; 
None  should  reproach  the  Saviour's 
His  laws  are  pure  and  clean. 

6  Then  let  our  faith  be  firm  and  strong. 

Our  lips  profess  his  word; 
Nor  ever  shun  those  holy  men, 
Who  fear  and  love  the  Lord. 


INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISES. 
1 00  Hymn  100.   C.  M.  Fawcett,  b 

JLXJxJ         Mear,  Lanesboro',  Bangor. 

Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  waij,  ^"c. 

SINNERS,  the  voice  of  God  regard, 
'Tis  mercy  speaks  to-day  ; 
He  calls  you  by  his  sovereign  word 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

2  Why  will  you  in  the  crooked  ways 

Of  sin  and  folly  go? 
In  pain  you  travel  all  your  days, 
To  reap  immortal  wo ! 

3  But  he  that  turns  to  God  shall  live, 

Through  his  abounding  grace : 
His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive 
Of  those  that  seek  his  face. 

4  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  word, 

Renouncing  every,  sin ; 
Submit  to  him,  your  sovereign  Lord, 
And  learn  his  will  divine .  ^ 

5  His  love  exceeds  your  highest  thoughts ; 

He  pardons  like  a  God ; 
He  will  forgive  your  numerous  faults. 
Through  a  Redeemer's  blood. 

•101    Htmn  lOL   CM.   >S!^eeZe.  ^ 

iV/l.         Irish,  Braintree,  Warsaw. 

j9n  invifjation  to  the  gospel  feast. 

"^E  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 
^    Behold  a  royal  feast! 
Where  mercy  spreads  her  bounteous 
For  every  humble  guest.  [store 


2  See  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms : 

He  calls,  he  bids  you  come  : 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room. 

3  O  come,  and  with  his  children  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love  ; 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
•  Of  nobler  joys  above. 

4  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 

Before  the  eternal  throne, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice, 
In  ecstacies  unknown. 

5  And  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more 

Are  welcome  still  to  come  : 
Ye  longinsf  souls,  the  grace  adore, 
Approach,  there  yet  is  room. 

1 A9        Hymn  102.   L.  M.  :t* 

JL\J/^  Portugal,  Wells,  Ward. 

The  frceness  of  the  Gospel. 

EWO  every  one  that  thirsts,  draw  nigh ; 
^  ('Tis  God  invites  the  fallen  race  ;i 
Mercy  and  free  salvation  buy ; 
Buy  wine,  and  milk,  and  gospel  grace. 

2  Come  to  the  living  waters,  come : 
Sinners,  obey  your  Maker's  call ; 
Return,  ye  weary  wanderers,  home, 
And  find  my  grace  reach'd  out  to  all.' 

3  See  from  the  Rock  a  fountain  rise ! 
For  you  in  healing  streams  it  rolls : 
Money  ye  need  not  bring,  nor  price. 
Ye  labouring,  burden'd,  sin-sick  souls. 

4  Nothing  ye  in  exchange  shall  give 
Leave  all  you  have  and  are  behind 
Frankly  the  gift  of  God  receive, 
Pardon  and  peace  in  Jesus  find. 


5    Hymn  103.   L.  M.   Steele,  b 

Hebron,  Portugal,  Bath. 
Weary  souls  invited  to  rest, 

I^OME,  weary  souls,  with  sins  distre&t, 
^  Come,  and  accept  the  promised  rest 
The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey. 
And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

2  Oppress'd  with  guilt,  a  painful  load, 
O  come,  and  spread  your  woes  abroad 
Divine  compassion,  mighty  love. 
Will  all  the  painful  load  remove. 

3  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows, 
To  cleanse  your  guilt,  and  heal  your  woes ; 
Pardon  and  life,  and  endless  peace  ; 
How  rich  the  gift,  how  free  the  grace  ! 

4  Lord,  we  accept,  with  thankful  heart, 
The  hope  thy  gracious  words  impart : 
We  come  with  trembling,  yet  rejoice. 
And  bless  the  kind  invitinsr  voice. 


104,  105,  106         GRACES  OF  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT.  107,  108 


1 QA   Hymn  104.   L.  M.  Fawcett.  ^ 

Islington,  Eaton,  Med  way. 
.^s  thy  days,  so  shall  thy  strength  he, 

AFFLICTED  saint,  to  Christ  draw  near, 
Thy  Saviour'^s  gracious  promise  hear  } 
His  faithful  word  declares  to  thee, 
That,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

2  Let  not  thy  heart  despond,  and  say,  . 
How  shall  I  stand  the  trying  day  ? 

He  has  engaged,  by  firm  decree. 
That,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

3  Thy  faith  is  weak,  thy  foes  are  strong ; 
And,  if  the  conflict  should  be  long, 
The  Lord  will  make  the  tempter  flee  ; 
For,  as  tliy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

4  Should  persecution  rage  and  flame. 
Still  trust  in  thy  Redeemer's  name  ; 
In  fiery  trials  thou  shalt  see. 

That,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

5  When  call'd  to  bear  the  weighty  cross. 
Or  sore  affliction,  pain  or  loss. 

Or  deep  distress,  or  poverty, — 

Btill,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

6  When  ghastly  death  appears  in  view, 
Christ's  presence  shall  thy  fears  subdue; 
He  comes  to  set  thy  spirit  free  ; 

And,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 


2  ^  Fain  would  I  mount,  fain  would  I  glow, 

*  And  loose  my  cable  from  below ; 

*  But  I  can  only  spread  my  sail ;  [gale.' 
'  Thou,  thou  must  breathe  th'  auspicious 


HOLY  SPIRIT. 
Hymn  105.    S.  M. 

Dover,  Shiiiauti,  Olniutz. 
The  Holy  Spirit  invoked. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 
With  energy  divine  ; 
And  on  this  poor  benighted  soul 
With  beams  of  mercy  shine. 

2  From  the  celestial  hills. 
Life,  light,  and  joy  dispense ! 

And  may  I  daily,  hourly  feel 
Thy  quickening  influence. 

3  Melt,  melt  this  frozen  heart; 
This  stubborn  will  subdue  ; 

Each  evil  passion  overcome, 
And  form  me  all  anew. 

4  Mine  will  the  profit  be, 

But  thine  shall  be  the  praise ; 
And  unto  thee  I  will  devote 
The  remnant  of  my  days. 


Hymn  106.   L.  M.  # 

Uxbridge,  Bath. 
A  propitious  gale  lopged  for, 

A  T  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home, 

Toiling,  I  cry, '  Sweet  Spirit,  come  ! 
'  Celestial  breeze,  no  longer  stay, 
But  swell  my  sails,  and  speed  my  way ! 


GRACES  OF  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT, 

ALPHAEETICALLY  ARRANGED. 

1 07  Hymn  107.  C.  M.  Cowper.  ^ 

•         llochester,  York,  St.  Ann's. 
Contentment. 

"fj^IERCE  passions  discompose  the  mind. 

As  tempests  vex  the  sea; 
But  calm  content  and  peace  we  find, 
When,  Lord,  we  trust  in  thee. 

2  In  vain  by  reason,  and  by  rule. 

We  try  to  bend  the  will ; 
For  none  but  in  the  Saviour's  school 
Can  learn  the  heavenly  skill. 

3  Since  at  his  feet  my  soul  has  sat, 

His  gracious  words  to  hear, 
Contented  with  my  present  state, 
I  cast  on  him  my  care. 

4  *  Art  thou  a  sinner,  soul  ?^  he  said, 

'  Then  how  canst  thou  complain  ? 
'  How  light  thy  troubles  here,  if  weigh'd 
'With  everlasting  pain! 

5  '  If  thou  of  murmurincr  would'st  be  cured, 

'  Compare  thy  griefs  with  mine  ; 
'  Think  what  my  love  for  thee  endured, 
'And  thou  wilt  not  repine. 

6"Tis  I  appoint  thy  daily  lot, 

'  And  I  do  all  things  well ;  [spot, 
'Thou  soon  shalt  leave  this  wretched 
'  And  rise,  with  me  to  dwell. 

7 '  In  life  my  grace  shall  strength  supply, 
'  Proportion'd  to  thy  daj; 
'  At  death  thou  still  shalt  nnd  me  nigh, 
'To  wipe  thy  tears  away.' 

8  Thus  I,  who  once  my  wretched  days 
In  vain  repining"  spent; 
Taught  in  my  Saviour's  school  of  grace, 
Have  learn'd  to  be  content. 

lAQ  Hymn  108.   L.M.    JVaits.  ^ 

■^^0^  Medvvay,  Winchester. 

Faith  connected  tcith  salvation, 

OT  by  the  laws  of  innocence 
Can  Adam's  sons  arrive  at  heaven ; 
New  works  can  give  us  no  pretence 
To  have  our  ancient  sins  forgiven. 

2  Not  the  best  deeds  that  we  have  done 
Can  make  a  wounded  conscience  whole: 
Faith  is  the  grace,  —  and  faith  alone, 
That  flies  to  Christ,  and  saves  the  soul. 

3  Lord,  I  believe  thy  heavenly  word  ! 
Fain  would  I  have  my  soul  renew'd ; 


H09,  110,  111     FAITHFULNESS  F 


'^EAR  FORTITUDE.  112,  113 


I  mourn  for  sin,  and  trust  the  Lord 
To  have  it  pardon'd  and  subdued. 
4  O  may  thy  grace  its  power  display  ; 
Let  guilt  and  death  no  longer  reign ; 
Save  me  in  thine  appointed  way, 
Nor  let  my  humble  faith  be  vain! 


1 AQ    Hymn  109.   C.  M. 

Bangor,  Bar  by. 


Walts. 

Faith  ill  the  sacrifice  of  Christ. 


WHERE  shall  the  guilty  sinner  go, 
To  find  a  sure  relief? 
Can  bleeding  bulls  or  goats  bestow 
A  balm  to  ease  my  grief 

2  O  never  let  my  thoughts  renounce 

Tlie  gospel  of  my  God,  • 
Where  vilest  crimes  are  cleansed  at  once 
In  Christ's  atoning  blood. 

3  Here  rest  my  faith,  and  ne'er  remove  ; 

Here  let  repentance  rise  ; 
While  I  behold  his  bleeding  love, 
His  dying  agonies. 

1  1  A  Hymn  110.  L.  M.   Watts,  ^ovb 

Wells,  Hague. 
Faithfulness. 

ATH  God  been  faithful  to  his  word, 
•And  sent  to  men  his  promis'd  grace  ? 
Shall  I  not  imitate  the  Lord, 
And  practise  w^hat  my  lips  profess  ? 

2  Hath  Christ  fulfill'd  his  kind  design. 
The  dreadful  work  he  undertook. 
And  died  to  make  salvation  mine, 
And  well  perform'd  whate'er  he  spoke  ? 

3  Doth  not  his  faithfulness  afford 
A  noble  theme  to  raise  my  song  ? 
And  shall  I  dare  deny  my  Lord, 

Or  utter  falsehood  with  my  tongue  ? 

4  My  King,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God  ! 
Let  grace  my  sinful  soul  renew. 
Wash  my  offences  with  thy  blood. 
And  make  my  heart  sincere  and  true. 

1  -J  -J  Hymn  111.  C.  M.  JVeedham.  ^ 

St.  Martin's,  York,  Conway. 
Fear  of  God, 

HAPPY  beyond  description  he,« 
Who  fears  the  Lord  his  God ; 
Who  hears  his  threats  with  holy  awe, 
And  trembles  at  his  rod. 

2  Fear,  sacred  passion,  ever  dwells 

With  its  fair  partnel*,  love. 
Blending  their  beauties,  both  proclaim 
Their  source  is  from  above. 

3  Let  terrors  fright  th'  unwilling  slave : 

The  child  with  joy  appears ; 
Cheerful  lie  does  his  father's  will, 
And  loves  as  much  as  fears. 


4 Let" fear  and  love,  most  holy  God! 
Possess  this  soul  of  mine  ; 
Then  shall  I  worship  thee  aright, 
And  taste  thy  joys  divine. 

Hymn  112.    CM.  Watts, 

Farina,  Mear,  Irish. 
Holy  fortitude. 

4  M  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 
A  follower  of  the  Lamb? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause,-* 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease  ? 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize. 
And  sail'd  through  bloody  seas  ? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face, 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign  ; 

Increase  my  courage.  Lord  ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain,  # 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die ; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

l-jo   Hymn  113.   L.  M.    Watts.  ^ 

Bath,  Slade,  Lowell. 
Fortitude,  or  remedies  against  fear. 

HEN  tumults  of  unruly  fear 
Rise  in  my  heart,,  and  riot  there, 
What  shall  I  do  to  calm  my  breast, 
And  get  the  vexing  foe  supprest  ? 

2  What  power  can  these  wild  thoughts 

control  ? 

This  ruffling  tempest  of  thy  soul  ? 
Where  shall  I  fly  in  this  distress, 
But  to  the  throne  of  glorious  grace  ? 

3  My  faith  would  seize  some  promise,  Lord ; 
There's  power  and  safety  in  thy  word ; 
Not  all  that  earth"  or  hell  can  say 
Shall  tempt  or  drive  my  soul  away. 

4 1  call  the  days  of  old  to  mind. 
When  I  have  found  my  God  was  kind , 
My  heavenly  Friend  is  still  the  same  ; 
Salvation  to  his  holy  name. 

5  Great  God,  preserve  my  conscience  clean, 
Wash  me  from  guilt,  forgive  my  sin  ; 
Thy  love  shall  guard  me  from  surprise. 
The'  threatening  dangers  round  me  rise. 


114,  115,  116  GRACES  OF  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT.  117,  118 


6  When  fear  like  a  wild  ocean  *raves, 
Let  Jesus  walk  upon  the  waves. 
And  say,  '  'tis  I that  heavenly  voice 
Shall  sink  the  storm,  and  raise  my  joys. 

11 A    Hy3in  114.   L.  M.    ffatts,  ^ 

XXrr  j^aitits,  Winchesier,  Portugal. 

Oracity  qtid  decency. 

EHOLD  the  sons,  the  heirs  of  God, 
So  dearly  bought  with  Jesus'  blood ! 
Are  they  not  born  to  heavenly  joys. 
And  shall  they  stoop  to  earthly  toys  ? 

2  Doth  vain  discourse,  or  empty  mirth, 
Well  suit  the  honours  of  their  birth  ? 
Shall  they  be  fond  of  gay  attire, 
Which  children  love,  and  fools  admire  ? 

3  Lord,  raise  our  hearts  and  passions 

higher ; 

Touch  our  vain  souls  with  sacred  fire  ; 
Then,  with  a  heaven-directed  eye. 
We'll  pass  these  glittering  trifles  by. 

4  We'll  look  on  all  the  toys  below 
J/Vith  such  disdain  as  angels  do  ; 
And  wait  the  call,  that  bids  us  rise 
To  mansions  promised  in  the  skies. 

11  ^    H.YMN  115.   L.  M.    MaUs,  b 

M.±tJ  Armley,  Maiden. 

Things  of  good  report.  . 

fS  it  a  thing  of  good  report. 
To  squander  life  and  time  away? 
To  cut  the  hours  of  duty  short, 
While  toys  and  follies  waste  the  day 

2  Doth  this  become  the  Christian  name. 
To  venture  near  the  tempter's  door  ? 
To  sort  with  men  of  evil  fame. 

And  yet  presume  to  stand  secure  ? 

3  Am  I  my  own  sufficient  guard. 
While  I  expose  my  soul  to  shame  ? 
Can  the  short  joys  of  sin  reward 
The  lasting  blemish  of  my  name  7 

4  O  may  it  be  my  constant  choice 
To  walk  with  men  of  grace  below. 
Till  I  arrive  where  heavenly  joys 
And  never  fading  honours  grow. 

l\a    HY.-.m  116.    C.  M.    Watts.  ^ 

XJLvf        Barby,  Wareham,  Litchfield. 

JVone  excluded  from  hope. 

JESUS,  thy  blessings  are  not  few, 
Nor  is  thy  gospel  v/eak ; 
Thy  grace  can  melt  the  stubborn  Jew, 
And  bow  the  aspiring  Greek. 

2  Wide  as  the  reach  of  Satan's  rage 

Doth  thy  salvation  flow ; 
'Tis  not  confined  to  sex  or  age, 
The  lofty  or  the  low. 

3  While  grace  is  offer'd  to  the  prince. 

The  poor  may  take  their  share  ; 


No  mortal  has  a  just  pretence 
To  perish  in  despair. 

4  Be  wise,  ye  men  of  strength  and  wit, 

Nor  boast  your  native  powers; 
But  to  his  sovereign  grace  submit, 
And  glory  shall  be  yours. 

5  Come,  all  ye  vilest  sinners,  come, 

He'll  form  your  souls  anew: 
His  gospel  and  his  heart  have  room 
For  rebels  such  as  you. 

6  His  doctrine  is  Almighty  love  ; 

There's  virtue  in  his  name 
To  turn  the  raven  to  a  dove. 
The  lion  to  a  lamb. 

j  IT   Hymn  117.   L.  M.   Steele.  ^ 

^  Castle  Street,  Blendon,  Slade. 

Happy  poverty ;  or,  the  poor  in  spirit  blessed. 

E  humble  souls,  complain  no  more  ; 
Let  faith  survey  your  future  store  ; 
How  happy,  how  divinely  blest. 
The  sacred  words  of  truth  attest. 

2  When  conscious  grief  laments  sincere, 
And  pours  the  penitential  tear  ; 
Hope  points  to  your  dejected  eyes. 
The  bright  reversion  in  the  skies. 

3  In  vain  the  sons  of  wealth  and  pride 
Despise  your  lot,  your  hopes  deride  ; 
In  vain  they  boast  their  little  stores  ; 
Trifles  are  theirs,  a  kingdom  yoiws  I 

4  A  kingdom  of  immense  delight, 

W  here  health  and  peace  and  joy  unite  ; 
Where  undeclining  pleasures  rise, 
And  every  wish  hath  full  supplies. 

5  There  shall  your  eyes  with  rapture  view 
The  glorious  Friend  that  died  for  you  ; 
That  died  to  ransom,  died  to  raise 

To  crowns  of  joy  and  songs  of  praise. 

-j  1 Q   Hymn  118.    C.  M.   Brown,  b 

Banpor,  W'antage,  York, 
Humbly  pleading  for  mercy. 

LORD,  at.  thy  feet  we  sinners  lie, 
And  knock  at  mercy's  door ; 
With  heavy  heart,  and  downcast  eye, 
Thy  favour  we  implore. 

2"?is  mercy,  mercy  we  implore; 
O  may  thy  bowels  move ! 
Thy  grace  is  an  exhaustless  store, 
And  thou  thyself  art  love. 

3  O,  for  thy  own,  for  Jesus'  sake, 

Our  many  sins  forgive ! 
Thy  grace  our  rocky  hearts  can  break, 
And  breaking,  soon  relieve. 

4  Thus  melt  us  down,  our  gracious  Friend, 

And  make  us  thine  alone : 
Nor  let  a  rival  more  pretend 
To  repossess  thy  throne. 


119,  120,  121 


HUMILITf....JOY  JUSTICE. 


122,  123 


Hykn119.  L.  M.  Enfield,  b 

Wincliester,  Hebron. 
/  Humility. 

WHEREFORE  should  man,  frail 
child  of  clay. 
Who,  from  the  cradle  to  the  shroud. 
Lives  but  the  insect  of  a  day,  — 
O  why  should  mortal  man  b'e  proud  ? 

2  His  brightest  visions  just  appear. 
Then  vanish,  and  no  more  are  found  ; 
The  stateliest  pile  his  pride  can  rear, 
A  breath  may  level  with  the  ground  ! 

3  By  doubt  perplex'd,  in  error  lost. 
With  trembling  step  he  seeks  his  way, 
How  vain  of  wisdom's  gifts  the  boast ! 
Of  reason's  lamp,  how  faint  the  ray  ! 

4  Follies  and  crimes,  a  countless  sum, 
Are  crowded  in  life's  little  span : 
How  ill,  alas,  does  prid^  become 
That  erring,  guilty  creature,  man. 

5  God  of  my  life.  Father  divine  ! 
Give  me  a  meek  and  lowly  mind  : 
In  modest  worth,  O,  let  me  shine. 
And  peace  in  humble  virtue  find. 

■j  20  Hymn  120.  L.  M.  Doddridge, 
i/^V/  Qj^  Hundred,  Psalm  Ninety -seventh.. 

Rejoicing  in  Ood.  ■ 

THE  righteous  Lord,  supremely  great, 
Maintains  his  universal  state  ; 
O'er  all  the  earth  his  power  extends  : 
All  heaven  before  his  footstool  bends. 

2  Yet  justice  still  with  power  presides, 
And  mercy  all  his  empire  guides  : 
Mercy  and  truth  are  his  delight. 
And  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight. 

3  No  more,  ye  wise  !  your  wisdomboast ; 
No  more,  ye  strong !  your  valour  trust ; 
No  more,  ye  rich!  survey  your  store, — 
Elate  with  heaps  of  shining  ore. 

4  Glory,  ye  saints,  in  this  alone, — 
That  God,  your  God,  to  you  is  known: 
That  you  liave  own'd  his  sovereign  sway, 
That  you  have  felt  his  cheering  ray. 

5  Our  wisdom,  wealth,  and  power  we  find 
In  one  Jehovah  all  combin'd : 

On  him  we  fix  our  roving  eyes. 
And  all  our  souls  in  raptures  rise. 

C  All  else,  which  we  our  treasure  call, 
May  in  one  fatal  moment  fall ; 
But  what  their  happiness  can  move. 
Whom  God,  the  blessed,  deigns  to  love  ? 

121  Hymn  12  L  S.  M.  Doddridge,^ 

Dover,  Pelham,  Mornington. 
Rejoicing  in  the  ways  of  God. 

NOW  let  our  voices  join 
To  form  a  sacred  song  ; 
20 


Ye  pilgrims,  in  Jehovah's  ways, 
With  music  pass  along. 

2  How  straight  the  path  appears, 
How  open  and  how  fair ! 

No  lurking  gins  t'  entrap  our  feet, 
No  fierce  destroyer  there. 

3  But  flowers  of  paradise 
In  rich  profusion  spring; 

The  Sun  of  glory  gilds  the  path, 
And  dear  companions  sing. 

4  See  Salem's  golden  spires 
In  beauteous  prospect  rise  ; 

And  brighter  crowns  than  mortals  v*^ear, 
Which  sparkle  through  the  skies. 

5  All  honour  to  his  name. 
Who  marks  the  shining  way. 

To  him  who  leads  the  wanderers  on 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 


122 


Hymn  122.   L.  M.    fFatls.  # 

Portugal,  Slioel,  Medway. 
Justice  and  cquitif. 

BLESSED  Redeemer !  how  divine, 
How  righteous  is  this  rule  of  thine, 
*  Never  to  deal  with  others  worse 
'Than  we  would  have  them  deal  with 
us !' 

2  This  golden  lesson,  short  and  plain. 
Gives  not  the  mind  nor  memory  pain, 
And  every  conscience  must  approve 
This  universal  law  of  love. 

3  'Tis  written  in  each  mortal  breast. 
Where  all  our  tenderest  wishes  rest ; 
We  draw  it  from  our  inmost  veins. 
Where  love  to  self  resides  and  reigns. 

4  Is  reason  ever  at  a  loss  ? 

Call  in  self-love  to  judge  the  cause  , 
Let  our  own  fondest  passions  show 
How  we  should  treat  our  neighbour  too. 

5  How  blest  would  every  nation  prove. 
Thus  ruled  by  equity  and  love  ! 

All  would  be  friends,  without  a  foe, 
And  form  a  paradise  below. 

190  Hymn  123.  C.  M.  TVatts,  b  or^ 

-■-^^^      Bedford,  Franklin,  Medfield. 

Jiistice  and  equity. 

COME,  let  us  search  our  ways  and  see  , 
Have  they  been  just  and  right  ? 
Is  the  great  rule  of  equity 
Our  practice  and  delight? 

2  What  we  would  have  our  neighbour  do, 

Have  we  still  done  the  same  ? 
From  others  ne'er  withheld  the  due, 
Which  we  from  others  claim? 

3  Have  we  not,  deaf  to  his  request, 

Turn'd  from  another's  wo  ? 
The  scorn,  which  wrings  the  poor  man's 
Have  we  abhorr'd  to  show  ?  [breasi 


124,  125 


GRACES  OF  THE  H(3LY  SPIRIT. 


126,  127,  12b 


4  Do  we,  in  all  we  sell  or  buy. 

Integrity  maintain  ; 
And,  linowing-  God  is  always  nigh, 
Renounce  unrighteous  gain  ? 

5  Then  may  we  raise  our  modest  prayer 

To  God,  the  just  and  kind, 
May  humbly  cast  on  him  our  care. 
And  hope  his  grace  to  find. 

1 24   Hymn  124.   L.  M.    JValts.  b 

Justice  and  truth, 

C"^  REx\T  God,  thy  holy  law  requires 
^  To  curb  our  covetous  desires. 
Forbids  to  plunder,  steal  or  cheat, 
To  practise  falsehood  or  deceit. 

2  Thy  Son  hath  set  a  pattern  too ; 
He  paid  to  God  and  men  their  due  ; 
A  dreadful  debt  he  paid  to  God, 

And  bought  our  pardon  with  his  blood. 

3  Amazing  justice  !  boundless  love  ! 
Do  we  not  feel  our  passions  move  ? 
Do  we  not  grieve  that  we  have  been 
Faithless  to  God,  or  false  to  men  ? 

4  If  truth  and  justice  once  be  gone. 
And  leave  our  faith  and  hope  alone  ; 
If  honesty  be  banish'd  hence, 
Religion  is  a  vain  pretence. 

lOPi  Hymn  125.    L.  M.    Rippon.  ^ 

Bleiulon,  China,  Shule,  Brentford. 
Liberality  j  or,  the  duty  and  ylcasxLres  of  benevolence. 

OWHAT  stupendous  mercy  shines 
Around  the  Majesty  of  heaven  ! 
Rebels  he  deigns  to  call  his  sons,  — 
Their  souls  renew'd,  their  sins  forgiven. 

2  Go,  imitate  the  grace  divine,  — 
The  grace  that  filazes  like  a  sun  ; 
Hold  forth  your  fair,  though  feeble  light ; 
Through  all  your  lives  let  mercy  run ! 

3  Upon  your  bounty's  willing  wings 
Swift  let  the  great  salvation  fly ; 
The  hungry  feed,  the  naked  clothe  ; 
To  pain  and  sickness  help  apply. 

4  Pity  the  weeping  widow's  wo, 
And  be  her  counsellor  and  stay  : 
Adopt  the  fatherless,  and  smooth 
To  useful,  happy  life,  his  way. 

5  Let  age,  with  want  and  weakness  bow'd, 
Your  bowels  of  compassion  move  ; 
Lei  e'en  your  enemies  be  blest  — 
Their  hatred  recompensed  with  love. 

G  When  all  is  done,  renounce  your  deeds, 
Renounce  self-righteousness  with  scorn  ; 
Thus  will  vou  glorify  your  God, 
And  thus  the  Christian  name  adorn. 


1 26     Hymn  126.   7's.    Taylor.  ft 

Hotharn,  Benson,  Alsen. 
Love  to  God  and  man. 

I:j^ATHER  of  our  feeble  race, 
Wise,  beneficent,  and  kind, 
Spread  o'er  nature's  ample  face, 
Flows  thy  goodness  unconfined: 
Musing  in  the  silent  grove. 
Or  the  busy  walks  of  men. 
Still  we  trace  thy  wondrous  love, 
Claiming  large  returns  again. 

2  Lord,  what  offerings  shall  we  bring, 
At  thine  altars  when  we  bow  ? 
Hearts,  the  pure,  unsulMed  spring. 
Whence  the  kind  affections  flow ; 
Soft  compassion's  feeling  soul. 

By  the  melting  eye  express'd ; 
Sympathy,  at  whose  control. 
Sorrow  leaves  the  wounded  breast: 

3  Willing  hands  to  lead  the  blind, 
Bind  the  wound,  or  feed  the  poor; 
Love,  embracing  all  our  kind. 
Charity,  with  liberal  store : 
Teach  us,  O  thou  heavenly  King, 
Thus  to  show  our  grateful  mind. 
Thus  the  accepted  offering  bring. 
Love  to  thee,  and  all  mankind. 

Hymn  127.   L.  M.    JVatts.  # 

Dunstan,  LTxbridge,  Lowell. 
Love  to  Christ,  present  or  absent. 

F  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know, 
Jesus,  thy  love  exceeds  the  rest, 
Love,  the  best  blessing  here  below. 
The  nearest  image  of  the  blest. 

2  While  we  are  held  in  thine  embrace. 
There's  not  a  thought  attempts  to  rov^ ; 
Each^smile  upon  thy  beauteous  face 
Fixes,  and  charms,  and  fires  our  love. 

3  While  of  thy  absence  we  complain, 
And  long,  or  weep  in  all  we  do. 
There's  a  strange  pleasure  in  the  pa.in ; 
And  tears  have  their  own  sweetness  too. 

4  When  round  thy  courts  by  day  we  rove 
Or  ask  the  watchmen  of  the  night 
For  some  kind  tidings  of  our  love, 
Thy  very  name  creates  delight. 

5  Jesus,  our  God,  yet  rather  come  ! 
Our  eyes  would  Swell  upon  thy  fo.ce  ; 
'Tis  best  to  see  our  Lord  at  home, 
And  feel  the  presence  of  his  grace. 

-fOQ   Hymn  128.   7's.   JVewtoii.  # 

i/i^O  Hotham,  Pilton. 

Lnvrst  thou  me  ? 

'nn IS  a  pomt  I  long  to  know, 

Ofl  it  causes  anxious  thought—- 
Do  I  love  the  Lord,  or  no ; 
Am  1  his,  or  am  I  not. 


129,  130 


LOVE....HUMILITY. 


131,  132 


2  If  I  love,  why  am  I  thus  ? 
Why  this  diUl  and  lifeless  frame  ? 
Hardly,  sure,  can  they  be  worse. 
Who  have  never  heard  his  name. 

3 [Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain; 
Prayer  a  task  and  burden  prove  ; 
Every  trifle  give  me  pain'; 
If  I  knew  a  Saviour's  love  ?] 

4  When  I  turn  my  eyes  within, 
All  is  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild ; 
Fill'd  with  unbelief  and  sin; 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child  ? 

5  If  I  pray,  or  hear,  or  read, 
Sin  is  Aix'd  with  all  I  do ; 
You  that  love  the  Lord  indeed, 
Tell  me,  is  it  thus  with  you  ? 

6  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will. 
Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall ; 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 
If  1  did  not  love  at  all? 

7  Lord,  decide  the  doubtful  case ! 
Thou,  who  art  thy  people's  sun. 
Shine  upon  thy  work  of  grace,  , 
If  it  be  indeed  begun. 

8  Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more. 
If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray ! 

If  I  have  not  loved  before, 
Help  me  to  begin  to-day, 

■J  2Q  Hymn  129.   C.  M.   Gregory.  ^ 

1/w'<l7  Jordan,  Lanesboro'. 

Mutual  love. 

SWEET  is  the  love  that  mutual  glows 
Within  each  brother's  breast ; 
And  bmds  in  gentlest  bonds  each  heart. 
All  blessing  and  all  blest: 

$?Bweet  as  the  odorous  balsam  pour'd 
On  Aaron's  sacred  head. 
Which  o'er  his  beard,  and  down  his  vest 
A  breathing  frao^rance  shed. 

3  Like  morning  dews,  on  Sion's  mount, 

That  spread  their  silver  rays ; 
And  deck  with  gems  the  verdant  pomp, 
Which  Hermon's  top  displays. 

4  To  such  the  Lord  of  life  and  love 

His  blessing  shall  extend ; 
On  earth  a  life  of  joy  and  peace, 
And  life  that  ne'er  shall  end. 

1  Of)  Hymn  130.   S.  M.  FawcetL  ^ 

Itpyj  Dover,  Watchman. 

Love  to  the  brethren. 

LEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  Christian  love ! 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 


o 


Before  our  Father's  throne 
We  pour  our  ardent  prayers: 


Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes ; 
Our  mutual  burdens  bear ; 

And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part. 
It  gives  us  inward  pain ; 

But  we  shall  still  be  join'd  m  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 
Our  courage  by  the  way ; 

While  each  m  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 
And  sin,  we  shall  be  free  ; 

And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

1*51  Hymn  131.    S.  M.  Beddome.  J* 

Watchman,  St.  Thomas,  Dartmouth. 
Christian  love. 

ET  party  names  no  more 
The  Christian  world  o'erspread 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free? 
Are  one  in  Christ  their  head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth 
Let  mutual  love  be  found; 

Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  cjown'd. 

3  Let  envy,  child  of  hell ! 

Be  banish'd  far  away ;  [dwells 
Those  should  in  strictest  friendship 
Who  the  same  Lord  obey. 

4  Thus  will  the  church  below 
Resemble  that  above  ; 

Where  streams  of  pleasure  ever  flow, 
And  every  heart  is  love. 

1 32  1^^-       M.  ;Scott  b  or  # 

j.cj'/w      Sharon,  Tallis'  Evening  Hymn. 

Meekness. 

^/|  ARK  when  tempestuous  ^\inds  arise, 
-_Y1.  The  wild  confusion  and  uproar, 
All  ocean  mixing  with  the  skies, 
And  wrecks  are  dash'd  upon  the  shore. 

2  Not  less  confusion  racks  the  mind, 
When,  by  the  whirl  of  passion  toss'd. 
Calm  reason  is  to  rage  resign'd. 
And  peace  in  angry  tumult  lost. 

3  O  self-tormenting  child  of  pride, 
Anger,  bred  up  in  hate  and  strife ; 
Ten  thousand  ills,  by  thee  supplied, 
Mingle  the  cup  of  bitter  life. 

4  Happy  the  meek,  whose  gentle  breast. 
Clear  as  the  summer's  evening  ray, 
Calm  as  the  regions  of  the  blest, 
Enjoy  on  earth  celestial  day. 


133,  134 


GRACES  OF  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 


135,  136,  137 


5  No  jars  their  peaceful  tent  invade, 
No  friendships  lost  their  bosom  sting ; 

.  And  foes  to  none,  of  none  afraid,  [bring. 
Where'er  they  go,  sweet  peace  they 

6  O  may  a  temper  meek  and  mild. 
With  gentle  sway  our  souls  possess ; 
Passion  and  pride  be  thence  exiled. 
And  to  be  blest,  still  may  we  bless ! 

TOO  Hymn  133.   L.  M.  Gibbons,  ^ 

"Winchester,  Uxbridge,  Rothwell. 

p  ATIENCE  I  —  O,  'tis  a  grace  divine ! 

Sent  from  the  God  of  power  and  love, 
That  leans  upon  its  Father's  hand. 
As  through  the  wilderness  we  move. 

2  By  patience  we  serenely  bear 
The  troubles  of  our  mortal  state. 
And  wait,  contented,  our  discharge. 
Nor  think  our  glory  comes  too  late. 

3  Though  we,  in  full  sensation,  feel 
Tlie  weight,  the  wounds  our  God  ordains, 
We  smile  amid  our  heaviest  woes. 
And  triumph  in  our  sharpest  pains. 

4  O,  for  this  grace  !  to  aid  us  on. 
And  arm  with  fortitude  the  breast. 
Till  life's  tumultuous  vovajije  is  o'er  — 
We  reach  the  shores  of  endless  rest! 

5  Faith  into  vision  shall  resign ; 
Hope  shall,  in  full  fruition  die  ; 
And  patience  in  possession  end. 

In  the  bright  world  of  bliss  on  high. 

•j  OA    Hymn  134.    C.  M.    JVatts,  ^ 

X^Jrs:      gj.^  Ann's,  Abridge,  Covington. 

Prudence  ;  or,  a  lovely  carriage. 

'TIS  a  lovely  thing'  to  see 
A  man  of  prudent  heart. 
Whose  thoughts,  and  lips,  and  life  agree 
To  act  a  useful  part. 

2  When  envy,  strife,  and  wars  begin 

In  little  angry  souls, 
Mark  how  the  sons  of  peace  come  in, 
And  quench  the  kindling  coals. 

3  Their  minds  are  humble,  mild,  and  meek, 

Nor  let  their  fury  rise; 
Nor  passion  moves  their  lips  to  speak. 
Nor  pride  exalts  their  eyes. 

4  Their  frame  is  prudence  mix'd  with  love, 

Good  works  fulfil  their  day: 
They  join  the  serpent  with  the  dove, 
But  cast  the  sting  away. 

5  Such  was  the  Saviour  of  mankind ; 

Such  pleasures  he  pursued ; 
His  flesh  and  blood  were  all  refined. 
His  soul  divinely  good. 

Lord,  can  these  plants  of  virtue  grow 
,  In  such  a  heart  as  mine  ? 


Thy  grace  my  nature  can  renew. 
And  make  my  soul  like  thine. 


j  ^5  Hymn  135.  C.  M.     StennetL  (? 

Bangor,  W^indsor,  Yorli. 
The  penitent. 

■pROSTR  ATE,  dear  Jesus !  at  thy  feet 
A  guilty  rebel  lies  ; 
And  upwards  to  the  mercy-seat 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

2  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe. 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
In  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

3  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  pletici* 

To  expiate  my  guilt ; 
No  tears  but  those  wiiich  thou  hast  shed  ; 
No  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

4  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord ! 

A  nd  all  my  sins  forgive : 
Justice  will  well  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 

1  oa  Hymn  136.  C.  M.  Cowpei\  i^ox\f 

3.^\J  Yoric,  St.  Ann's. 

The  contrite  heart. 

rflHE  Lord  will  happiness  divine 

On  contrite  hearts  bestow ; 
Then  tell  me,  gracious  God!  is  mine 
A  contrite  heart  or  no  ? 

21  hear,  but  seem  to  hear  m  vam, 
Insensible  as  steel ; 
If  aught  is  felt,  'tis  only  pain 
To  find  I  cannot  feel. 

3  I  sometimes  think  myself  inclined 

To  love  thee  if  I  could : 
But  often  feel  another  mind,  § 
Averse  to  all  that's  good. 

4  My  best  desires  are  faint  and  few, 

I  fain  would  strive  for  more  ; 
But,  when  I  cry, '  My  strength  renew,' 
Seem  weaker  than  before. 

5  Thy  saints  are  comforted,  I  know, 

And  love  thy  house  of  prayer; 
I  sometimes  go  where  others  go, 
But  find  no  comfort  there. 

6  O,  make  this  heart  rejoice  or  ache, 

Decide  this  doubt  for  me  ; 
And,  if  it  be  not  broken,  break ; 
And  heal  it  if  it  be. 

Hymn  137.   L.  M.    Watts,  b 

Q,uito,  Dresden. 
The  penitent  -pardoned. 

ENCE  from  my  soul,  my  sins,  depart, 
Your  fatal  friendship  now  I  see  ; 
Long  have  you  dwelt  too  near  my  heart, 
Hence,  to  eternal  distanpe  flee 


137 


138,  139 


rp:pentance  resigNxVPion. 


140,  141,  142 


2  Black,  heavy  tho'ts  like  mountains  roll 
O'er  my  poor  breast,  with*  boding  fears, 
And  crushing  hard  my  tortured  soul. 
Wring  through  my  eyes  the  briny  tears. 

3  Forgive  my  treasons,  Prince  of  grace. 
The  bloody  Jews  were  traitors  too. 
Yet  thou  hast  pray'd  for  thai  cursed  race, 
'  Father,  they  knov/  not  what  they  do.' 

4  Great  Advocate,  look  down  and  see 

A  wretch,  whose  smarting  sorrows  bleed, 

0  plead  the  same  excuse  for  me  ! 
For,  Lord,  I  knew  not  what  I  did. 

5  Peace,  my  complaints  ;  let  every  groan 
Be  still,  and  silence  wait  his  love  ! 
Compassions  dwell  amidst  his  throne. 
And  throu2fh  his  mmost  bowels  move. 

6  How  sweet  the  voice  of  pardon  sounds ! 
Sweet  the  relief  to  deep  distress ! 

1  feel  the  balm  that  heals  my  wounds. 
And  all  my  powers  adore  thy  grace. 

OQ     Hymx\  138.    C.  M.     4^:  or  b 

Durham,  York,  Dedham. 
Repentance  from  a  view  of  the  mercy  of  God. 

THOli,  the  wretched's  sure  retreat. 
Who  dost  our  cares  control, 
And  with  the  cheerful  smile  of  peace. 
Revive  the  fainting  soul ; 

2  Did  ever  thy  propitious  ear 

The  humble  plea  disdain? 
Or  when  did  plaintive  misery  sigh. 
Or  supplicate  in  vain  ? 

3  Oppressed  with  grief  and  shame,  dissolv'd 

In  penitential  tears  ; 
Thy  goodness  calms  our  anxious  doubts, 
And  dissipates  our  fears. 

4  New  life  from  thy  refreshing  grace 

Our  sinking  hearts  receive  : 
Thv  gentlest,  best  loved  attribute, 
To  pity  and  forgive. 

5  From  that  blest  source,  propitious  hope 

Appears  serenely  bright. 
And  sheds  her  s*)ft  and  cheering  beam 
O'er  sorrow's  dismal  niirht. 

6  Our  hearts  adore  thy  mercy.  Lord, 

And  bless  the  friendly  ray. 
Which  ushers  in  the  smiling  morn 
Of  everlasting  day. 

1  QQ  Hymn  139.   C.  M.    Coivper.  ^ 

Mear,  Barby,  St.  Ann's. 
Siihmission. 

LORD!  my  best  desires  fulfil, 
And  help  m3  to  resign 
Life,  health,  and  comfort  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command. 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears 
20* 


Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand 
That  wipes  away  my  tears  ? 

3  No !  let  me  rather  freely  yield  • 

What  most  I  prize,  to  thee, 
Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 
Nor  wilt  withhola  from  me. 

4  Thy  favour  all  my  journey  through 

Thou  art  engag'd  to  grant  I 
What  else  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 
'Tis  better  still  to  want, 

5  Wisdom  and  mercy  guide  my  way  ; 

Shall  I  resist  them  both? 
A  poor  blmd  creature  of  a  day. 
And  crush'd  before  the  moth ! 

6  But  ah  !  my  inmost  spirit  cries. 

Still  bind  me  to  thy  sway ; 
Else  the  next  cloud  that  veils  my  skies 
Drives  all  these  thoughts  away. 

-j  40  Hymn  140.  C.  M.  Beddome.  ^ 

Abridge,  Dorchester. 
Re>dgnation ;  or,  God  our  portion. 

"jl/fY  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy. 
Great  God !  are  in  thy  hand ; 
My  choicest  comforts  come  from  thee, 
And  go  at  thy  command. 

2  If  thou  shouldst  take  them  all  away, 

Yet  would  I  not  repine  ; 
Before  they  were  possess'd  by  me, 
They  were  entirely  thine. 

3  Nor  would  I  drop  a  murmuring  word, 

Though  the  whole  world  were  gone, 
But  seek  enduring  happiness 
In  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

141  Hymn  141.    CM.    Hervey.  4* 

St.  Ann's,  Abridge,  Franlvlin. 
Resin-nntion  to  God^s  unerrbicr  wisdom. 

rflHROUGH  all  the  downward  tracts 
of  time, 
God's  watchful  eye  surveys  ; 
O,  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot, 
Or  regulate  our  ways ! 

2 1  cannot  doubt  his  bounteous  love, 
Immeasurably  kind  ; 
To  his  unerring,  gracious  w^ill. 
Be  every  wish  resign'd. 

3  Good  when  he  gives,  supremely  good, 
Nor  less  when  he  denies  ; 
E'en  crosses  from  his  sovereign  hand 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

1 42  Hymn  142.  C.  M.  Kirldiam,  i^ov\) 

St.  Martin's,  Dedham. 
SpJf-denial  :  or  bearing  the  cross. 

IDST  thou,  dear  Jesus,  suffer  shame 
And  bear  the  cross  for  me  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  thy  name, 
Or  thy  disciple  be  ? 


143,  144 


GRACES  OF  THE 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  145,  146,  147 


2  Inspire  my  soul  with  life  divine, 

And  make  me  truly  bold ;  [shine, 
Let  knowledge,  faith,  and  meekness 
Nor  love  nor  zeal  grow  cold. 

3  Let  mockers  scoflfj  the  world  defame. 

And  treat  me  with  disdain; 
Still  may  I  glory  in  thy  name, 
And  count  reproach  my  gain. 

4  To  thee  I  cheerfully  submit. 

And  all  my  powers  resign ; 
Let  wisdom  point  out  what  is  fit, 
And  I'll  no  more  repine. 


I    Hymn  143.    C.  M.   W'atts,  # 

Barby,  Abridge,  Medfield. 
Sincerity  and  truth. 

LET  those  who  bear  the  Christian  name 
Their  holy  vows  fulfil : 
The  saints,  the  followers  of  the  Lamb, 
Are  men  of  honour  still. 

2  True  to  the  solemn  oaths  they  take. 

Though  to  their  .hurt  they  swear. 
Constant  and  just  to  all  they  speak. 
For  God  and  angels  hear. 

3  Still  with  their  lips  their  hearts  agree. 

Nor  flattering  words  devise ; 
They  know  the  God  of  truth  can  see 
Through  every  false  disguise. 

4  They  hate  the  appearance  of  a  lie. 

In  all  the  shapes  it  wears, 
Firm  to  their  truth  ;  and  when  they  die. 
Eternal  life  is  theirs. 


HymxN  144.   L.  M.    WaUs,  ^ 

All  Saints,  Antigua,  Marietta. 
Triut  and  confidence. 

Y  soul,  survey  thy  happiness, 
If  thou  art  form'd  a  child  of  (^race  ! 
How  richly  is  the  gospel  stored  f 
What  joy  the  promises  afford! 

2 '  All  things  are  ours the  gifl  of  God, 
And  purchas'd  with  our  Saviour's  blood, 
While  the  good  Spirit  shows  us  how 
To  use  and  to  enjoy  them  too. 

3  If  peace  and  plenty  crown  my  days, 
They  help  me,Lor(],  to  speak  thy  praise: 
If  bread  of  sorrows  be  my  food. 
Those  sorrows  work  my  real  good. 

4 1  would  not  change  my  blest  estate 
With  all  that  flesh  calls  rich  or  great ; 
And  while  my  faith  can  keep  her  hold, 
I  envy  not  the  sinner's  gold. 

5  Father,  I  wait  thy  daily  will ; 
Thou  shalt  divide  my  portion  still ! 
Grant  me,  on  earth,  what  seems  thee  best, 
Till  death  and  heaven  reveal  the  rest. 


Hymn  145.   L.  M. 

Islington,  Sharon. 
True  wisdom. 


APP  Y  the  man,  who  finds  the  grace, 
•^-^  The  blessing  of  God's  chosen  race  ; 
The  wisdom  coming  from  above. 
And  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love. 

2  Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness. 
And  all  her  flowery  paths  are  peace  ; 
Wisdom  to  silver  wx  prefer. 

And  gold  is  dross  compared  with  her. 

3  He  finds,  who  wisdom  apprehends, 
A  life  begun  tiiat  never  ends  ; 
The  tree  of  life  divine  she  is. 

Set  in  the  midst  of  paradise. 

4  Happy  the  man,  who  wisdom  gams. 
In  whose  obedient  heart  she  reigns  ; 
He  owns,  and  will  forever  own, 
Wisdom,  and  Christ,  and  heaven  are  one. 

Hymn  146.    C.  M.    Watts.  4t 

Irish,  Barby,  St.  Martin's. 

Zeal  and  fortitude. 

O  I  believe  what  Jesus  saith, 
And  think  the  gospel  true  ? 
Lord,  make  me  bold  to  own  my  faitJi, 
And  practise  virtue  too. 

2  Suppress  my  shame,  subdue  my  fear, 

Arm  me  with  heavenly  zeal. 
That  I  may  make  thy  power  appear, 
i\.nd  works  of  praise  fulfil. 

3  If  men  shall  see  my  virtue  shine. 

And  spread  my  name  abroad, 
Thine  is  the  power,  the  praise  is  thine, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

4  Thus  when  the  saints  in  glory  meet, 

Their  lips  proclaim  thy  grace  ; 
They  cast  their  honours  at  thy  feet. 
And  own  their  borrowed  rays. 


147 


Hymn  147.    C.  M.   J^Teivton.  ^ 

Abridge,  Mear,  Franklin. 
Z.eal^  true  and  false 

E  AL  IS  that  pure  and  heavenly  flame 
The  fire  of  love  supplies  ; 
While  that  which  oflen  bears  the  name 
Is  self,  in  a  disguise. 

2  True  zeal  is  merciful  and  mild. 

Can  pity  and  forbear ; 
The  false  is  headstrong,  fierce  and  wild; 
And  breathes  revenge  and  war. 

3  While  zeal  for  truth  the  Christian  warms, 

He  knows  the  worth  of  peace ; 
But  self  contends  for  names  and  forms, 
Its  party  to  increase. 

4  Zeal  has  attain'd  its  highest  aim, 

Its  end  is  satisfied, 
If  sinners  love  the  Saviour's  name  ; 
Nor  seeks  it  ausrht  beside. 


148,  149 


THE  CHRISTIAN. 


150,  151,  152 


5  But  self,  however  well  employ'd, 

Has  its  own  ends  in  view  ; 
And  says,  as  boasting  Jehu  cried, 
'  Come,  see  what  I  can  do !' 

148  Hymn  148.  CM.  Doddridge, 

X-^O  Cliiistmas,  Irish,  Conway. 

Zeal  and  vh-our  in  the  Christian  race. 

AWAKE  J  my  soul !  stretch  every  nerve, 
And  press  with  vigour  on  : 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey : 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod. 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  frdm  on  high ; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  uplifted  eye:  — 

4  That  prize,  with  peerless  glories  bright. 

Which  shall  new  lustre  boast. 
When  victors'  wreaths  and  monarchs' 
gems 

Shall  blend  in  common  dust. 


THE  CHRISTIAN. 
Hymn  149.    L.  M.  Cowper,  ^ 

Portugal,  Oporto. 
7 'he  Christian. 

"ONOUR  and  happiness  unite 
'  To  make  the  Christian's  name  a 
praise  : 

How  fair  the  scene,  how  clear  the  light, 
That  fills  the  remnant  of  his  days. 

2  A  kingly  character  he  bears. 
No  change  his  priestly  office  knows : 
Unfading  is  the  crown  he  wears. 
His  joys  can  never  reach  a  close.  . 

'JAdorn'd  with  glory  from  on  high, 
Salvation  shines  upon  his  face ; 
His  robe  is  of  the  ethereal  dye. 
His  steps  are  dignity  and  grace. 

4  Inferior  honours  he  disdains. 

Nor  stoops  to  take  applause  from  earth  ; 
The  Kmg  of  kings  himself  maintains 
The  expenses  of  his  heavenly  birth. 

5  The  noblest  creature  seen  below, 
Ordain'd  to  fill  a  throne  above ; 
Cod  g-ives  him  all  he  can  bestow, 
His  kmgdom  of  eternal  love ' 

6  My  soul  is  ravish'd  at  the  thought ! 
Methinks  from  earth  I  see  him  rise ; 
Angels  congratulate  his  lot, 

And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 


-j  /^A  Hymn  150.  8.  7.  D,  Turner.  ^ 

jXortiiamptoii  Chapel,  Sicilian  Hymn. 

SiLpulicating  —  Jesus^  thoxi  Son  of  David,  have 
viercy  jgn.  jne. 

JESUS !  full  of  all  compassion, 
Hear  thy  humble  suppliant's  cry ; 
Let  me  know  thy  great  salvation : 
See  !  I  languish,  faint,  and  die. 

2  Guilty,  but  with  heart  relenting, 
Overwhelm'd  with  helpless  grief, 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  repenting. 
Send,  O  send  me  quick  relief. 

•3  On  the  word  thy  blood  hath  seal'd 

Hangs  my  everlasting  all ;  m 
Let  thy  arm  be  now  reveal'd ; 
Stay,  O  stay  me,  lest  I  fall ! 

4  In  the  world  tot'  endless  ruin. 

Let  It  never.  Lord,  be  said, 
'Here's  a  soul  that  perish'd  sueing 
*  For  the  boasted  Saviour's  aid !' 

5  Saved !  the  deed  shall  spread  new  glory. 

Through  the  shining  worlds  above  ! 
Angels  sing  the  pleasmg  story. 
All  enraptured  with  thy  love  I 

1  51  Hymn  151.  CM.  Watts' s  Ser.  ^ 

,  Tisbury,  Carthage. 

The  inmard  witness  of  Christianity. 

"W^rlTNESS,  ye  saints,  that  Christ  is 
^  ^  Tell  how  his  name  imparts  [true 
The  life  of  grace  and  glory  too ; 
Ye  have  it  in  your  hearts. 

2  The  heavenly  building  is  begun 

When  ye  receive  the  Lord ; 
His  hands  shall  lay  the  crowning  stone, 
And  will  perform  his  word. 

4  Your  souls  are  form'd  by  wisdom's  rules  ; 
Your  joys  and  graces  shine  ; 
You  need  no  learning,  of  the  schools. 
To  prove  your  faith  divine. 

4  Let  heathens  scofi*,  and  Jews  oppose, 
Let  Satan's  bolts  be  hurl'd ;  [shows 
There's  something  wrought  within  you 
That  Jesus  saves  the  world. 

1  ^^^9  Hymn  152.  C.  M.  Watts,  4*  or  b 

JL^^        Bedford,  China,  Barby. 

Flesh  and  Spirit. 
HAT  vain  desires,  and  passions  vain, 
Attend  this  mortal  clay ! 
Oft  hav  e  they  pierced  my  soul  with  pain, 
And  drawn  my  heart  astray. 

2  How  have  I  wander'd  from  my  God, 

And  follow'd  sin  and  shame, 
In  this  vile  world  of  flesh  and  blood 
Defiled  my  nobler  name  ! 

3  Forever  blessed  be  thy  grace 

That  form'd  my  spirit  new, 


153,  154 


THE  CHRISTIAN. 


155,  156 


And  made  it  of  a  heaven-born  race. 
Thy  glory  to  pursue. 

4  My  spirit  holds  perpetual  war. 

And  wrestles  and  complains, 
And  views  the  happy  moment  near 
That  shall  dissolve  its  chams. 

5  Cheerful  in  death  I  close  my  eyes 

To  part  with  every  lust, 
And  charge  my  flesh,  whene'er  it  rise, 
To  leave  them  in  the  dust. 


153 


HiMN  153.   7's.  Cowper, 

Bath-Abbey,  Condolence. 
1  Welcomimr  the  cross. 


nniS  my  happiness  below 

Not  to  live  without  the  cross ; 
But  the  Saviour's  power  to  know, 

Sanctifying  every  loss ; 
Trials  must  and  will  befall ; 

But  —  with  humble  faith  to  see 
Love  inscribed  upon  them  a]]. 

This  is  happiness  to  me. 

2  God,  in  Israel,  sows  the  seeds 

Of  affliction,  pain,  and  toil ; 
These  spring  up,  and  choke  the  weeds 

Which  would  else  o'erspread  the  soil : 
Trials  make  the  promise  sweet ; 

Trials  give  new  life  to  prayer : 
Trials  bring  me  to  his  feet, — 

Lay  me  low,  and  keep  me  there. 


154 


Hymn  154.   8's.  ^ 

Hampton,  Lambeth. 
Faith  fainting. 

NCOMPASS'D  with  clouds  of  distress, 
Just  ready  all  hope  to  resign, 
1  pant  for  the  light  of  thy  face. 

And  fear  it  will  never  be  mine  : 
Dishearten'd  with  waiting  so  long, 
I  sink  at  thy  feet  with  my  load; 
All  plaintive  1  pour  out  my  song. 
And  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  God. 

2  Shine,  Lord !  and  my  terror  shall  cease : 

The  blood  of  atonement  apply ; 
And  lead  me  to  Jesus  for  peace, — 

The  rock  that  is  higher  than  I ! 
Speak,  Saviour !  for  sweet  is  thy  voice, 

Thy  presence  is  fair  to  behold; 
Attend  to  my  sorrows  and  cries, 

My  groanings  that  cannot  be  told. 

3  Dear  Lord,  if  thy  love  hath  design'd 

No  covenant  blessing  for  me, 
Ah !  tell  me  how  is  it  I  find 

Some  pleasure  in  waiting  for  thee  ? 
Almighty  to  rescue  thou  art ; 

Thy  grace  is  my  shield  and  my  tower. 
Come,  succour  and  gladden  my  heart: 

Let  this  be  the  day  of  thy  power. 


155  Hymn  155.  C.  1\L  JFilliams.  ^ 

Hymn  Second,  Mear. 
Devotion. 

^;i/^HILST  thee  I  seek,  protecting 
'  ^  Power !  ^ 

Be  my  vain  wishes  still'd  ; 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  fill'd. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestow'd, 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar: 
Tlw  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flow'd  ; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  most  dear, 
Because  conferr'd  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days. 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favour'd  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 
Resign'd,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see  ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear 
That  heart  will  rest  on  thee. 

1  5^  Hymn  156.  L.  M.  H,  K  Wliite,  ^ 

^tJXJ  Eaton,  Leeds,  China. 

The  Star  of  Bethlehem. 
HEN.marshall'd  on  the  nightly  plain^ 
The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train. 
Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 

2  Hark!  hark!  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 
From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks  ; 
It  is  the  star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode. 
The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark, 
The  ocean  yawn'd,  and  rudely  blow'd 
The  wind  that  toss'd  my  foundering  bark. 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze. 
Death-struck,  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem: 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose ; 

It  was  the  star  of  Bethlehem. 

5  It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all, 
It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease  ; 
And,  through  the  storm  and  danger's 

thrall. 

It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

6  Now  safely  moor'd  —  my  perils  o'er 
I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem ; 
Forever  and  forevermore. 

The  star  —  the  star  of  Bethlehem. 


157,  158,  159 


THE  CHRISTIAN. 


160,  161 


1  ^7   Hymn  157.    C.  M.    Watts.  ^ 

*  Stade,  Abridge. 

The  hi.ddcit  life  of  a  Christian. 

HAPPY  soul !  that  lives  on  high. 
While  men  lie  grovelling  here ! 
His  hopes  are  fix'd  above  the  sky, 
(       And  faith  forbids  his  fear. 

2  His  conscience  knows  no  secret  stings, 

While  peace  and  joy  combine 
To  form  a  life  whose  holy  springs 
Are  hidden  and  divine. 

3  He  waits  in  secret  on  his  God ; 

His  God  in  secret  sees: 
Let  earth  be  all  in  arms  abroad. 
He  dwells  in  heavenly  peace. 

4  His  pleasures  rise  from  things  unseen, 

Beyond  this  world  and  time ; 
Where  neither  eyes  nor  ears  have  been. 
Nor  thoughts  of  sinners  climb. 

5  He  wants  no  pomp  nor  royal  throne 

To  raise  his  figure  here ; 
Content  and  pleased  to  live  unknown. 
Till  Christ,  his  life,  appear. 

6  He  looks  to  heaven's  eternal  hill 

To  meet  that  glorious  day; 
But  patient  waits,  his  Saviour's  will 
To  fetch  his  soul  away. 


:q    Hymn  158.   7's.    Cowper.  ^ 

^  Hotham,  Bath  Abbey. 

Tempted,  but  flijinrr  to  Christy  the  refuge. 

JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  raging  billows  roll, — 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high ! 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide. 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide  ; 

0  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, — 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee  ; 
Leave,  ah!  leave  me  not  alone. 

Still  support  and  comfort  me  : 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stay'd, 

AW  my  help  from  thee  I  bring: 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3 Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want; 
All  in  all  in  thee  I  find ! 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint. 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

1  am  all  unrighteousness  ; 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

Hymn  159.  C.  M.  Steele,  b  oi  ^ 

Dorset,  Windsor,  St.  Ann's. 
WalJchig'  in  darkness,  and  trustinrr  in  Ood.  « 
EAR,  gracious  God,  my  humble  moan, 
To  thee  I  breathe  my  sighs : 


When  will  the  mournful  night  be  gone  ^ 
And  when  my  joys  arise  ? 

2 My  God — O  could  I  make  the  claim-  • 
My  Father  and  my  friend. 
And  call  thee  mine  by  every  name 
On  which  th^  saints  depend ! 

3  By  every  name  of  power  and  love, 

I  would  thy  grace  entreat: 
Nor  should  my  humble  hopes  remove, 
Nor  leave  thy  sacred  seat. 

4  Yet  though  my  soul  in  darkness  mourns, 

Thy  word  is  all  my  stay ; 
Here  I  would  rest  till  light  retm-ns ; 
Thy  presence  makes  my  day. 

Hymn  160.  C.  M.  JVeivton.  bor^ 

Dundee,  York,  Dedliam. 
O  that  I  were  as  in  months  past. 

^  WEET  Avas  the  time,^when  first  I  felt 
^  The  Saviour's  pardoning  blood 
Apply'd  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt, 
And  bring  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  reveal'd, 

Plis  praises  tuned  my  tongue  ; 
And  when  the  evening  shades  prevail'd 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

3  In  vain  the  tempter  spread  his  wiles  ; 

The  world  no  more  could  clKirm; 
I  liv'd  upon  my  Saviour's  smiles, 
And  lean'd  upon  his  arm. 

4  In  prayer  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 

And  saw  his  glory  shine  ; 
And  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
I  called  each  promise  mine. 

5  Now,  when  the  evening  shade  prevails. 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns ; 
And  when  the  morn  the  light  reveals. 
No  light  to  me  returns. 

6  My  prayers  are  now  a  chattering  noise , 

For  Jesus  hides  his  face  ; 
I  read,  the  promise  meets  my  eyes, 
But  will  not  reach  my  case. 

7  Now  Satan  threatens  to  prevail. 

And  make  my  soul  his  prey ; 
Yet,  Lord,  thy  mercies  cannot  fail, 
O  come  without  delay. 

1(^1    Hymn  161.    CM.    Steele,  b 

^      Canterbury,  Bradford,  Medfield. 
Trouhlcd,  but  making-  Ood  a  refuge. 

|EAR  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul. 
On  thee,  when  sorrows  rise. 
On  thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  thee  I  tell  each  rising-  grief. 
For  thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 


162,  163 


THE  CHRISTIAN. 


]64,  165 


3  But  Q!  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

I  fear  to  call  thee  mine  ; 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  f^il. 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 

4  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee  ? 

Thou  art  my  only  tjrust; 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  thee, 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 

1  62  IlYMPf  162.  8.  7.  4.  Fawcett  ^ 

X\J^    Tamvvorth,  Helmsley,  Greenville. 
Cast  down^  yet  hoping  in  Ood. 

MY  soul,  what  means  this  sadness  ? 
v/  Wjjierefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down  ? 
Let  thy  griefs  be  turn'd  to  gladness. 

Bid  thy  restless  fears  be  gone ; 
Look  to  Jesus, 

And  rejoice  in  his  dear  name. 
^  What  though  Satan's  strong  temptations 

Vex  and  grieve  thee  day  by  day. 
And  thy  sinful  inclinations 

Often  fill  thee  with  dismay; 
Thou  shalt  conquer. 
Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood. 

3  Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee. 

From  without  and  from  within; 
Jesus  saith,  he'll  ne'er  forget  thee. 

But  will  save  from  hell  and  sin: 
He  is  faithful 

To  perform  his  gracious  word. 

4  Though  distresses  now  attend  thee. 

And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road. 
His  right  liand  shall  still  defend  thee  ; 

Soon  he'll  bring  thee  home  to  God ! 
Therefore  praise  him. 
Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

I  ao  Hymn  163.   L.  M.   JVewton,  ^ 

X\Jt3         Portugal,  Uxbridge,  Bath. 

Prayer  answered  hj  crosses. 

W  ASK'D  the  Lord  that  I  might  grow 
In  faith,  and  love,  and  every  grace  ; 
Might  more  of  his  salvation  know. 
And  seek,  more  earnestly,  his  face. 

2'Twas  he  who  taught  me  thus  to  pray. 
And  he,  I  trust,  has  answer'd  prayer ; 
But  it  has  been  in  such  a  way 
As  almost  drove  me  to  despair. 

3 1  hoped  that  in  some  favour d  hour 
At  once  he'd  answer  my  request, 
And  by  his  love's  constraining  power 
Subdue  my  sins,  and  give  me  rest. 

4  Instead  of  this,  he  made  me  feel 
The  hidden  evils  of  my  heart. 
And  let  the  angry  powers  of  hell 
Assault  my  soul  in  every  part. 

5  Yea,  more,  with  his  own  hand  he  seem'd 
Intent  to  aggravate  my  wo ; 


Cross'd  all  the  fair  designs  I  schemed, 
Blasted  my  gourds,  and  laid  me  low. 
6 '  Lord,  why  is  this  .^'  1  trembling  cried, 
'  Wilt  thou  pursue  thy  worm  to  death 
'  'Tis  in  this  way,'  the  Lord  replied, 

*  I  answer  prayer  for  grace  and  faith  : 
7 '  These  inward  trials  I  employ, 

'  From  self  and  pride  to  set  thee  free  ; 
'  And  break  thy  schemes  of  earthly  joy, 

*  That  thou  may'st  seek  thy  all  in  me.' 

1  a  A    Hymn  164.   L.  M.    Watts.  ^ 

Dunstan,  Rotliwell,  Wells. 

A  Christian? s  treasure. — Ml  things. 

OW  vast  the  treasure  we  possess  ! 
How  rich  thy  bounty.  King  of  grace ! 
This  world  is  ours,  and  worlds  to  come ! 
Earth  is  our  lodge,and  heaven  our  home. 

2  Paul  is  our  teacher :  while  he  speaks. 
The  shadows  flee,  the  morning  breaks  j 
His  words  like  beams  of  knowledge  shine, 
And  fill  our  souls  with  light  divine. 

3  Cephas  is  ours :  he  makes  us  fee! 
The  kindlings  of  celestial  zeal : 
While  sweet  Apollos'  charming  voice 
Gives  us  a  taste  of  heavenly  joys. 

4  The  springing  corn,  the  stately  wood, 
Grow  to  proviae  us  house  and  food, 
Fire,  air,  earth,  water,  join  their  force, 
All  nature  serves  us  in  her  course.  - 

5  The  sun  rolls  round  to  make  our  day, 
The  moon  directs  our  nightly  way ; 
While  angels  bear  us  in  their  arms, 
And  shield  us  from  ten  thousand  harms. 

6  O  glorious  portion  of  the  saints ! 
Let  faith  suppress  our  sore  complaints ; 
And  tune  our  hearts  and  tongues  to  sing 
Our  bounteous  God,  our  sovereign  King 

Hymn  165.   C.  M.    Walls,  ^ 

±\JftJ         Barby,  York,  Lanesboro'. 

T'he  comparison  and  complaint. 

INFINITE  Power,  eternal  Lord, 
How  sovereign  is  thy  hand ! 
All  nature  rose  t'  obey  thy  word. 
And  moves  at  thy  command. 

2  With  steady  course  thy  shining  sun 

Keeps  his  appointed  way : 
And  all  the  hours  obedient  run 
The  circle  of  the  day. 

3  But,  ah !  how  wide  my  spirit  flies. 

And  wanders  from  her  God ! 
My  soul  forgets  the  heavenly  prize, 
And  treads  the  downward  road. 

4  Great  God,  create  my  soul  anew, 

Conform  my  heart  to  thine  ; 
Melt  down  my  will,  and  let  it  flow, 
And  take  tne  mould  divine. 


1G6,  1C7,  168 


THE  CHRISTIAN. 


169,  J  70 


5  Then  shall  mj  feet  no  more  depart, 
Nor  wandering  senses  rove ; 
Devotion  shall  be  all  my  heart, 
And  all  my  passions  love. 

1  fl(\  Hymn  166.   L.  M.  Coivper.  ^ 

JStonelield,  Kothwell. 
Return  of  joy ' 

Vl^HEN  darkness  long  has  veil'd  my  mind, 
And  smiling  day  once  more  appears, 
Then,  my  Redeemer!  then  I  hnd 
The  folly  of  my  doubts  and  fears. 

2 1  chide  my  unbelieving  heart ; 
And  blush  that  I  should  ever  be 
Thus  prone  to  act  so  base  a  part. 
Or  harbour  one  hard  thought  ot  thee. 

3  0,  let  me  then,  at  length,  be  taught 
(What  I  am  still  so  slow  to  learn,) 
That  God  is  love,  and  changes  not. 
Nor  knows  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 

4  Sweet  truth,  and  easy  to  repeat ; 
But  when  my  faith  is  sharply  tried, 
I  find  myself  a  learner  yet. 
Unskilful,  weak,  and  apt  to  slide. 

5  But,  O  my  Lord,  one  look  from  thee 
Subdues  the  disobedient  will; 
Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away, 
And  thy  rebellious  worm  is  still. 

6  Thou  art  as  ready  to  forgive, 
As  I  am  ready  to  repine  ; 

Thou  therefore  all  the  praise  receive ; 
Be  shame  and  self-abhorrence  mine. 

1  Hymn  167.  C.  M.  Mrs,  Steele.  ^ 

Covington,  Medfield. 
IVie  supreine  good. 

'HEN  fancy  spreads  her  boldest 
And  wanders  unconfined  [wings. 
Amid  the  unbounded  scene  of  things, 
Which  entertain  the  mind ; 

2  In  vain  we  trace  creation  o'er, 

In  search  of  sacred  rest ; 
The  whole  creation  is  too  poor. 
Too  mean  to  make  us  blest. 

3  In  vain  would  this  low  world  employ 

Each  flattering",  specious  wile  ; 
There's  nought  can  yield  a  real  joy 
But  our  Creator's  smile. 

4  Let  earth  and  all  her  charms  depart. 

Unworthy  of  the  mind  ; 
In  God  alone  this  restless  heart 
An  equal  bliss  can  find. 

Hymn  168?  L.  M.   Scott.  ^ 

Brentford,  97tli  Psalm. 

Liberty  of  conscience, 

ABSURD  and  vain  attempt!  to  bind. 
With  iron  chains,  the  free-born  mind  ; 
To  force  conviction,  and  reclaim 
The  wandering  by  destructive  flame. 


2  Bold  arrogance,  to  snatch  from  Heaven 
Dominion  not  to  mortals  given ! 
O'er  conscience  to  usurp  the  throne, 
Accountable  to  God  alone. 

3  Jesus,  thy  gentle  law  of  love 
Does  no  such  cruelties  approve  ; 
Mild  as  thyself,  thy  doctrine  wields 
No  arms,  but  what  persuasion  yields. 

4  By  proofs  divine,  and  reasons  strong 
It  draws  the  willing  soul  along ; 
And  conquests  to  thy  church  acquires. 
By  eloquence  Avhich  Heaven  inspires. 

1  aq  Hymn  169.  L.  M.  JVeivton.  ^ 

l.\J^  Blendon,  97tli.Psalm,  Castle  Street. 

J\Ia7i  by  vMure,  grace  and  glory. 

T  ORD,  what  is  man!  extremes  how 
wide 

In  this  mysterious  nature  join ! 
The  flesh,  to  worms  and  dust  allied, 
The  soul  immortal  and  divine ! 

2  Divine  at  first,  a  holy  flame. 
Kindled  by  the  Almighty's  breath; 
Till,  stain'd  by  sin,  it  soon  became 
The  seat  of  darkness,  strife,  and  deatn. 

3 But  Jesus,  O!  amazing  grace! 
Assumed  our  nature  as  his  own, 
Obey'd  and  suflfer'd  in  our  place, 
Then  took  it  with  him  to  his  throne. 

4  Now  what  is  man,  when  grace  reveals 
The  virtue  of  a  Saviour's  blood 
Again  a  life  divine  he  feels. 
Despises  earth,  and  walks  with  God. 

5  And  what  in  yonder  realms  above 
Is  ransom'd  man  ordain'd  to  be? 
With  honour,  holiness,  and  love, 
No  seraph  more  adorn'd  than  he. 

6  Nearest  the  throne,  and  first  in  song, 
Man  shall  his  hallelujahs  raise ; 
While  wondering  angels  round  him 

throng. 

And  swell  tlie  chorus  of  his  praise. 

1  70  Hymn  170.  L.  M.  Barbauld.  ^ 

•  ^  Truro,  Shoel,  97th  Psalm. 

The  Christian  warfare. 

\  WAKE,  my  soul !  lift  up  thine  eyes  ; 

See  where  thy  foes  against  thee  rise 
In  long  array,  a  numerous  host; 
Awake,  my  soul !  or  thou  art  lost. 

2  See  where  rebellious  passions  rage, 
And  fierce  desires  and  lusts  engage  ; 
The  meanest  foe  of  all  the  train 

Has  thousands  and  ten  thousands  slain. 

3  Thou  tread'st  upon  enchanted  ground  ; 
Perils  and  snares  beset  thee  round  ; 
Beware  of  all ;  guard  every  part ; 
But  most,  the  traitor  in  thy  heart. 


171,  172 


WORSHIP. 


173,  174.  175 


4  Come  then,  my  soul !  now  learn  to  wield 
The  weight  of  thine  immortal  shield  ; 
Put  on  the  armour  from  above 

Of  heavenly  truth,  and  heavenly  love. 

5  The  terror  and  the  charm  repel, 

And  powers  of  earth,  and  powers  of  hell ; 
The  Man  of  Calvary  triumph'd  here  : 
Why  should  his  faithful  followers  fear  ? 

1  n^l   Hymn  171.  C.  M.  Barhauld,  ^ 

*  Conway,  Barby,  Abridge. 

7'Ae  C/irlstian  pilgrim. 

|UR  country  is  ImmanuePs  ground, 
We  seek  that  promised  soil ; 
The  songs  of  Sion  cheer  our  hearts, 
While  strangers  here,  we  toil. 

2  Oft  do  our  eyes  with  joy  o'er  flow, 

And  oft  are  bath'd  in  tears  ; 
Yet  nought  but  heaven  our  hopes  can 
And  nought  but  sin  our  fears,  [raise, 

3  Our  powers  are  oft  dissolved  away 

In  ecstacies  of  love  ; 
And  while  our  bodies  wander  here, 
Our  souls  are  fix'd  above. 

4  We  purge  our  mortal  dross  away, 

Refining  as  we  run; 
But  while  we  die  to  earth  and  sense. 
Our  heaven  is  here  begun. 


WORSHIP. 
■J       Hrivm  172.  L.  M.  Pres,Davies.  ^ 

•  Bath,  Angel's  Hymn,  Brighton. 

Private  worship.  —  Self-examination. 

"HAT  strange  perplexities  arise  ; 
What  anxious  fears  and  jealousies  I 
What  crowds  in  doubtful  light  appear  ! 
How  few,  alas  !  approved  and  clear ! 

2  And  what  am  I  —  My  soul,  awake, 
And  an  impartial  survey  take  : 

Does  no  dark  sign,  no  ground  of  fear, 
In  practice  or  in  heart  appear  ? 

3  What  image  does  my  spirit  bear  ? 
Is  Jesus  form'd  and  living"  there  ? 
Say,  do  his  lineaments  divine 

In  thought,  and  word,  and  action  shine  ? 

4  Searcher  of  hearts,  O  search  me  still : 
The  secrets  of  my  soul  reveal ; 

My  fears  remove  :  let  me  appear 

To  God,  and  my  own  conscience,  clear. 

5  Scatter  the  clouds,  which  o'er  my  head 
Thick  glooms  of  dubious  terror  spread ; 
Lead  me  into  celestial  day, 

And,  to  myself,  myself  display. 

6  May  I  at  that  blest  world  arrive,  [live, 
Where  Christ  through  all  mj  soul  shall 
And  give  full  proof  that  he  is  there, 
Without  one  gloomy  doubt  or  fear. 


1  7Q  Hymn  173.  L.  M.  Doddrido-e.  ^ 

•  ^  Portugal,  Slade. 

Familij  worsliip. 

|:^ATHER  of  all,  thy  care  we  bless. 
Which  crowns  our  families  with 
peace  ; 

From  thee  they  spring,  and  by  thy  hand 
They  have  been,  and  are  still  sustain'd. 

2  To  God,  most  worthy  to  be  praised, 
Be  our  domestic  altars  raised  ; 

Who,  Lord  of  heaven,  scorns  not  to  dwell 
With  saints  in  their  obscurest  cell. 

3  To  thee  may  each  united  house, 
Morning  and  night,  present  its  vows  ; 
Our  servants  there,  and  rising  race, 
Be  taught  thy  precepts,  and  thy  grace. 

4  O  may  each  future  age  proclaim 
The  honours  of  thy  glorious  name  ! 
While  pleased  and  thankful  we  remove, 
To  join  the  family  above. 


YIA  Hymn  174.  CM.  Doddridge,  ^ 

Arlington,  Franklin,  VVareham. 
ChrisVs  condescending  regard  to  little  children. 

^EE,  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 
^  With  all-engaging  charms  ; 
Hark!  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  tliem  in  his  arms  I 

2 'Permit  them  to  approach,'  he  cries, 
'  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name ; 
'  For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these, 
'The  Lord  of  angels  came.' 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  by  fervent  prayer,' 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee ; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be ! 

4  If  orphans  they  are  left  behind, 

Thy  guardian  care  we  trust; 
That  care  shall  heal  our  bleeding  hearts. 
If  weeping  o'er  their  dust. 

17;^  Hymn  175.  248th.  B.  Francis.^ 

±  t  tJ  Triumph,  J5t.  Philip's. 

On  opening  a  "plSce  of  worship. 

GREAT  King  of  glory,  come, 
And  with  thy  favour  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  dome, 
This  people  as  thy  own ; 
Beneath  this  roof,  O  deign  to  show 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below ! 

2   Here  may  thine  ears  attend 
Our  interceding  cries. 
And  grateful  praise  ascend. 
All  fragrant,  to  the  skies. 
Here  may  thy  word  melodious  sound, 
And  spread  celestial  joys  around ! 


1 76,  177,  178 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP  LORD'S  DAY. 


179,  180 


3  Here  may  the  attentive  throng 
Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love, 
And  converts  join  the  song 
Of  seraphim  above, 

And  wiUing  crowds  surround  thy  board. 
With  sacred  joy  and  sweet  accord. 

4  Here  may  our  unborn  sons 

And  daughters  sound  thy  praise ; 
And  shine,  like  polish'd  stones. 
Through  long  succeeding  days  ; 
Here,  Lord,  display  thy  saving  power. 
While  temples  stand,  and  men  adore. 

1  Hymn  176.  L.  M.  Doddridge.  ^ 

*  •  ^         Hamburg,  Blendon,  Enfield. 

On  openmg  a  place  of  worship. 

("i  RE  AT  God  J  thy  watchful  care  we  bless 
^  Which  guards  our  synagogues  in 
Nor  dare  tumultuous  foes  invade,  [peace, 
To  fill  our  worshippers  with  dread. 

2  These  walls  we  to  thy  honour  raise  ; 
Long  may  they  echo  to  thy  praise ; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

3  Here  let  the  great  Redeemer  reign, 
Witli  all  the  graces  of  his  train ; 
While  power  divine  his  word  attends, 
To  conquer  foes,  and  cheer  his  friends. 

And  in  the  great  decisive  day. 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey. 
May  it  before  the  world  appear, 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here. 

1  77  Hymn  177.  S.  M.  S,  StennetL  ^ 

•  •  St.  Thomas. 

The  pleasures  of  social  worship. 

HOW  charming  is  the  place. 
Where  my  Redeemer  God 
Unveils  the  beauties  of  his  face, 
And  sheds  his  love  abroad  I  . 

2  To  hjm  their  prayers  and  cries 
Each  humble  soul  presents : 

He  listens  to  their  broken  sighs, 
.  And  grants  them  all  their  wants. 

3  To  them  his  sovereign  will 
He  graciously  imparts  ; 

And  in  return  accepts,  with  smiles. 
The  tribute  of  their  hearts. 

4  Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  place, 
Within  thy  blest  abode. 

Among  the  children  of  thy  grace, 
The  servants  of  my  God. 


178 


Hymn  178.    S.  M.    TFatts.  # 

Watchman,  Paddington. 

Forms  tain  without  relimon. 

A  LMIGHTY  Maker,  God! 
How  wondrous  is  thv  name ! 
Thy  glories  how  diffused  abroad 
Through  the  creation's  frame ! 


Nature,  in  every  dress. 
Her  humble  homage  pays. 
And  finds  a  thousand  ways  t'  express 
Thine  undissembled  praise. 

3  My  soul  would  rise  and  sing 
To  her  Creator  too ; 

Fain  would  my  tongue  adore  my  Kingi 
And  pay  the  worship  due. 

4  Create  my  soul  anew. 
Else  all  my  worship's  vain, 

This  wretched  heart  will  ne'er  be  true, 
Until  'tis  form'd  again. 

5  Let  joy  and  worship  spend 
The  remnant  of  my  days. 

And  to  my  God  my  soul  ascend, 
In  sweet  perfumes  of  praise. 

170   Hymx\179.   cm.    Watts.  ^ 

'  Mear,  Salem. 

Appearance  before  God  here  and  hereafter, 

WHILE  I  am  banish'd  from  thy  house 
I  mourn  in  secret,  Lord; 
When  shall  I  come  and  pay  my  vows, 
And  hear  thy  holy  word. 

2  So  while  I  dwell  in  bonds  of  clay, 

My  weary  soul  shall  groan ; 
When  shall  I  wing  my  heavenly  way, 
And  stand  before  thy  throne  ? 

3  I  love  to  see  my  Lord  below, 

His  church  displays  his  grace  ; 
But  upper  worlds  his  glory  show. 
And  view  him  face  to  face. 

41  love  to  worship  at  his  feet. 
Though  sin  attack  me  there. 
But  saints,  exalted  near  his  seat, 
Have  no  assaults  to  fear. 

5  I'm  pleas'd  to  meet  him  in  his  court, 

And  taste  his  heavenly  love  ; 
But  still  I  think  his  visits  short, 
Or  I  too  soon  remove 

6 He  shines,  and  1  am  all  delight; 

He  hides,  and  all  is  pain ; 
When  will  he  fix  me  in  his  sight, 
And  ne'er  depart  again.' 

1  Q  A  Hymn  180.  L.  M.  J.  Stennett.  ^ 

Sharon,  Slade. 
The  Sabbath. 

ANOTHER  six  days'  work  is  done, 
Another  Sabbath  is  begun ; 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  that  God  hath  blest. 

2  O  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
As  grateful  incense,  to  the  skies. 

And  draw^  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows,- 

3  This  heavenly  calm  within  the  breast 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  gloripug  xca^ 


181,  182 


WORSHIP. 


183,  ]84,  185 


Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  With  joy,  great  God,  thy  works  we  view, 
In  various  scenes,  hoth  old  and  new : 
With  praise,  we  think  on  mercies  past; 
With  hope,  we  future  pleasures  taste. 

5  In  holy  duties  let  the  day 
In  holy  pleasures  pass  away ; 
How  sweet,  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end. 

■IQ1    Hymn  181.   CM.   Brown.  ^ 

a.KJX  Barby,  Mear,  Franklin. 

J?  hymn  for  the  evening  of  the  Lord's  day, 

Tj^REClUENT  the  5ay  of  God  returns, 
^   To  shed  its  quickening  beams  ; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns ; 
How  languid  are  its  flames! 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love, 

Our  frailties.  Lord,  forgive ; 
We  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 

3  Increase,  O  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend, 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up. 
The  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  end ; — 

Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air. 
With  heavenly  lustre  shine  ; 

Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 
And  feast  on  love  divine. 

1 82  Hymn  182.  C.  M.  Barhauld, 

Christmas,  Dundee,  Conway. 

The  LorcPs-dmj  moniing. 

AGAIN  the  Lord  of  life  and  light, 
Awakes  the  kindling  ray ; 
Unseals  the  eyelids  of  the  mom, 
And  pours  mcreasing  day. 

2  O  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapt 
The  heathen  world  in  gloom! 
O  what  a  sun  which  broke,  this  day. 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb  ! 

w^This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid. 

And  loud  hosannas  sung; 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  heart. 
And  praise  on  every  tongue. 

4  Ten  thousand  differing  lips  shall  join 

To  hail  this  welcome  morn; 
Which  scatters  blessings  from  its  wings 
To  nations  yet  unborn. 

5  Jesus,  the  friend  of  human  kind. 

Was  crucified  and  slain! 
Behold  the  tomb  its  prey  restores! 
Behold  he  lives  again ! 

6  And  while  his  conquering  chariot  wheels 

Ascend  the  lofty  skies. 
Broken  beneath  his  powerful  cross, 
Death's  iron  sceptre  lies. 


1  QQ  Hymn  183.  L.  JVI.  Doddridge, 

^     ^  Winchester,  Effiuglumi. 

For  the  close  of  pithHc  womhip. 

r|lHINE  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we 
love ; 

But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above ; 
To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire. 
With  cheerful  hope,  and  strong  desire. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
Nor  sin  nor  death  shall  reach  the  place ; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs, 
Which  dwell  upon  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  angry  foes  ; 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun. 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

4  O  long  expected  day,  begin ; 
Dawn  on  these  realms  of  pain  and  sin ; 
With  joy  we'll  tread  th'  appointed  road. 
And  sleep  in  death  to  rest  with  God. 

IQJ.  Hymn  184.  L.M.   Coivper.  4t 

Bath,  Slade,  Effingham, 
Exhortation  to  prayer. 

"HAT  various  hindrances  we  meet 
In  coming  to  a  mercy  seat ! 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer. 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ? 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darken'd  cloud  with- 

draw, , 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Prayer  makes  the  Christian's  armour 

briffht : 

And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 
The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  While  Moses  stood  with  arms  spread 
Success  was  found  on  Israel's  side;  [wide, 
But  when  through  weariness  they  fail'd, 
That  moment  Amalek  prevail'd. 

5  Have  you  no  words  ?  Ah,  think  again, 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain. 
And  fill  your  fellow-creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

6  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent ; 
Your  cheerful  songs  would  oftener  be, 
*  Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me  1' 

1  Q  5  Hymn  185.   C.  M.    E.  Jones,  if 

J-Oe^      Windsor,  Lanesboro',  Franklin. 
The  successful  resolve — Twill  go  in  unto  the  King. 

COME,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
A  thousand  thoughts  revolve  ; 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  opprest, 
And  make  this  last  resolve! 


189,  n/0 


2^  I'll  go  to  Jesus,  thougli  my  sin 
'  Hath  like  a  mountain  rose  ; 

*  I  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in, 

'Whatever  may  oppose. 
8 '  I'll  to  the  gracious  King  approach, 

'  Whose  sceptre  pardon  gives  ; 
<  Perhaps  he  may  command  my  touch, 

'  And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 
4 'Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 

'Perhaps  vnW  hear  my  prayer ; 

*  But  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray, 

'  And  perish  only  there. 

5 '  1  can  hut  perish  if  1  go  ; 
'I  am  resolved  to  try; 
For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
'I  must  forever  die.' 


186 


Hymn  186.   L.  M.  b 

Hague,  Medway. 
Paraphrase  of  the  Lord's  -prayer* 

FATHER,  adored  in  worlds  above ! 
Thy  glorious  name  be  hallow'd  still ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  with  power  and  love, 
And  earth  like  heaven  obey  thy  will. 
2  Lord !  make  our  daily  wants  thy  care  : 
Forgive  the  sins  which  we  forsake : 
And  let  us  in  thy  kindness  share, 
As  fellow-men  of  ours  partake. 

3 Evils  beset  us  every  hour! 
Thy  kind  protection  we  implore  : 
Thme  is  the  kingdom,  thine  the  power ; 
Be  thine  the  glory  evermoi;e  I 


2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 
The  sin-atoning  Lamb ; 
Redemption  by  his  blood 
Through  all  the  world  proclaim: 

The  year,  &c. 

3  Ye  who  have  sold  for  naught 
The  heritage  above  ; 
Come,  take  it  back  unbought, 
The  gift  of  Jesus'  love : 

The  year,  &c. 

Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 
Your  liberty  receive ; 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell. 
And  blest  in  Jesus  live : 
The  year,  &c. 

5  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 
The  news  of  pardoning  grace  ; 
Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near, 
Behold  your  Saviour's  face : 

The  year,  &c. 

6  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 
Has  full  atonement  made ; 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest; 
Ye  mourning  souls,  be  glad: 

The  year,  &c. 


Hymn  187.   8.  7.  4.   Jay,  ^ 

HeJinsley,  Tamworth,  Greenville. 
A  blessing  requested. 

COME,  thou  soul- transforming  Spirit, 
Bless  the  sower  and  the  seed; 
Let  each  heart  thy  grace  inherit. 

Raise  the  weak,  the  hungry  feed : 
From  the  Gospel 
Now  supply  thy  people's  need. 

2  O  may  all  enjoy  the  blessing, 

Which  thy  word's  design'd"  to  give ; 

Let  us  all,  thy  love  possessing. 
Joyfully  the  truth  receive ; 

And  forever 

To  thy  praise  and  glory  live. 


I  QQ  Hymn  188.   H.  M.  Toplady.  ^ 

Triumph,  Portsmouth,  Harwich. 
Jubilee. 

LOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
'  The  gladly  solemn  sound ! 
Ltet  all  tne  nations  know, 
To  earth's  remotest  bound. 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come, 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 


1  QQ  Hymn  189.  L.  M.  Doddridge.  ^ 

AO £7  Effingham,  Sharon. 

EiekieVs  vision  of  the  dry  bones. 

LOOK  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye 
See  Adam's  race  m  rum  lie ; 
Sin  spreads  its  trophies  o'er  the  grounds 
And  scatters  slaughtered  heaps  around 

2  And  can  these  mould'ring  corpses  live 
And  can  these  perish'd  bones  revive  ? 
That,  mighty  God,  to  thee  is  known, 
That  wondrous  work  is  all  thy  own. 

3  Thy  ministers  are  sent  in  vain 
To  prophesy  upon  the  slain ; 

In  vain  they  call,  in  vain  they  cry, 
Till  thine  Almighty  aid  is  nigh, 

4  But  if  thy  Spirit  deign  to  breathe. 
Life  spreads  thro'  all  the  realms  of  death  , 
Dry  bones  obey  thy  powerful  voice  ; 
They  move,  they  waken,  they  rejoice 

5  So,  when  thy  trumpet's  awful  sound 
Shall  shake  the  heavens,  and  rend  the 

ground, 

Dead  saints  shall  from  their  tombs  arise, 
And  spring  to  life  beyond  the  skies. 

1 0A  Hymn  190.   C.  M,  Cowper, 

'  Abridge,  Conway,  Parma. 

The  light  and  glory  of  God^s  word. 

l^J^HAT  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page ! 

Majesticj'like  the  sun. 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age. 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 


lyi,  192 


THE  CHURCH. 


198,  194,  195 


2  His  hand  that  gave  it,  still  supplies 

His  gracious  light  and  heat ; 
His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise, 
They  rise,  but  never  set, 

3  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  paths  of  truth  and  love ; 
Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 

mHYMN  191.  H.  M.  Doddridge,  ^ 
Bethesda,  Triumph,  St.  Philip's. 
Fruitful  showers,  emblems  of  the  effects  of  the  gospel. 

MARK  the  soft-falling  snow, 
And  the  descending  rain: 
To  heaven,  from  whence  it  fell, 
It  turns  not  back  again; 
But  waters  earth 
Thro'  every  pore, 

2  ArrayM  in  beauteous  green 
The  hills  and  valleys  shine. 
And  man  and  beast  are  fed 
By  providence  divine. 


And  calls  forth  all 
Her  secret  store. 


The  copious  seed 
Of  future  years. 


The  harvest  bows 
Its  golden  ears 

3   So,  saith  the  God  of  grace, 
My,|^ospel  shall  descend, 
Almighty  to  effect 
The  purpose  I  intend: 

Millions  of  souls 

Shall  feel  its  power. 


And  bear  it  down 
To  millions  more. 


192 


Hymn  192.   6.  4. 

Berrnondsey,  Italian  Hymn. 
Worthy  the  Lamb. 

GLORY  to  God  on  high ! 
Let  earth  and  skies  reply. 
Praise  ye  his  name : 
His  love  and  grace  adore. 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore ; 
Sing  aloud  evermore. 
Worthy  the  Lamb. 

U  .  Jesus,  our  Lord  and  God, 
Bore  sin's  tremendous  load, 

Praise  ye  his  name : 
Tell  what  his  arm  hath  done, 
What  spoils  from  death  he  won: 
Sing  his  great  name  alone ; 
Worthy  the  Lamb. 

3   While  they  around  the  throne, 
Cheerfully  join  in  one. 

Praising  his  name ; 
Those  who  have  felt  his  blood. 
Sealing  their  peace  with  God, 
Sound  his  dear  fame  abroad. 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 


4   Join,  all  ye  ransom'd  race. 
Our  holy  Lord  to  bless  ; 

Praise  ye  his  name  : 
In  him  we  will  rejoice, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise. 
Shouting  Avith  heart  and  voice, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 


193 


7's. 


Hymn  193. 

Hotliam,  Is'uremburg. 
  After  Scrmo7i. 

^I^HANKS  for  mercies  past,  receive  > 

Pardon  of  our  sins  reneiv  ; 
Teach  us,  hencefortli,  how  to  live. 
With  eternity  in  view. 

2  Bless  thy  word  to  old  and  young ; 
Grant  us,  Lord,  thy  peace  and  love  ; 
And,  when  life's  short  race  is  run, 
Take  us  to  thy  house  above. 


THE  CHURCH. 
\QA  Hym.x  194.   L.  M.    Cowper.  ^ 

Blendon,  Uxbridge. 
Ood  the  defence  of  Zion. 

A  S  birds  their  infant  brood  protect, 
And  spread  their  wings  to  shelter 
them, 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  to  his  elect, 
*So  will  I  guard  Jerusalem.' 

2  And  what  then  is  Jerusalem, 
This  object  of  his  tender  care  f 
Where  is  its  worth  in  God's  esteem? 
Who  built  it?  — Who  inhabits  there 

3  Jehovah  founded  it  in  blood, 
The  blood  of  his  incarnate  Son  ; 
There  dwell  the  saints,  once  foes  to  God 
The  sinners  whom  he  calls  his  own. 

4  There,  though  besieged  on  every  side. 
Yet  much  beloved,  and  guarded  well ; 
From  age  to  age  they  have  defy'd 
The  utmost  force  of  earth  and  hell. 

5  Let  earth  repent,  and  hell  despair, 
This  city  has  a  sure  defence ; 

Her  name  is  call'd,  'The  Lord  is 

THERE  ;' 

And  who  has  power  to  drive  them  thence 
Hymn*195.    S.  M.   Dwight  ^ 

Shirland,  Watchman,  Olmutz. 
Loi^e  to  the  church. 

LOVE  thy  kingdom,  Lord, 
The  house  of  thine  abode. 
The  church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  his  own  precious  blood. 

2   I  love  thy  church,  O  God!  •  ^ 

Her  walls  before  thee  stand. 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye. 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 


I 


196,  197 


THE  CHURCH 


198 


3  If  e'er  to  bless  thy  sons 
My  voice  or  hands  deny, 

These  hands  let  useful  skill  forsake, 
This  voice  in  silence  die. 

4  If  e'er  my  heart  forget 
Her  welfare  or  her  avo. 

Let  every  joy  this  heart  forsake, 
And  every  grief  o'erflow. 

5  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 
For  her  my  prayers  ascend ; 

To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

6  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  commimion,  solemn  vows. 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

7  Jesus,  thou  Friend  divine, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 

Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

8  Sure  as  thy  truth  shall  last, 
To  Zion  shall  be  given 

The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brisfhter  bliss  of  heaven. 


1  Qft  Hymx  196.  C.  M.  Doddridge,  ^ 

l.U\J  Martin's,  Irish,  Mear. 

Asking  the  way  to  Sio7i. 

INQUIRE,  ye  pilrrrims,  for  the  way 
That  leads  to  Sion's  hill. 
And  thither  set  your  steady  face, 
With  a  determined  will. 

2  Invite  the  strancfers  all  around 

Your  pious  march  to  join  ; 
And  spread  the  sentiments  you  feel 
Of  faith  and  love  divine. 

*S  O  come,  and  to  his  temple  haste, 
And  seek  his  favour  there  ; 
Before  his  footstool  humbly  bow. 
And  pour  your  fervent  prayer. 

4  O  come,  and  join  your  souls  to  God 
In  everlasting  bands ; 
Accept  the  blessings  he  bestows. 
With  thankful  hearts  and  hands. 

1 Q7   Hymn  197.   L.  M.   Steele.  ^ 

"■-^  ■  Eaton,  Rothwell,  Hebron. 

To  whom  shall  we  go,  hut  unto  thee  1  or,  life  and 
safety  in  Christ  alone. 

THOU  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart. 
My  refuge,  my  Almighty  Friend  ; 
And  can  my  soul  from  tl£e  depart, 
On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend  ? 

2  Whither,  ah  !  whither  shall  I  go, 
A  wretciied  wanderer  from  my  Lord  ? 
Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  wo 
One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford  ? 


3  Eternal  life  thy  words  impart, 
On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives : 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart 
Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives. 

4  Let  earth's  alluring  joys  combine  ; 
While  thou  art  near,  in  vain  they  call ; 
One  smile,  one  blissful  smile  of  thine, 
My  dearest  Lord,  outweighs  them  all. 

5  Thy  name  my  inmost  powers  adore, 
Thou  art  my  life,  my  joy,  my  care  ; 
Depart  from  thee  ?  'tis  death — 'tis  more, 
'Tis  endless  ruin,  deep  despair! 

6  Low  at  thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie  ; 
^■Here  safety  dwells,  and  peace  divine : 

Still  let  me  live  beneath  thine  eye, 
For  life,  eternal  life  is  thine. 

1QQ  Hymn  198.    8.7.  Altered  b/  Dr.  Ryland. 
^         Sicilian  Hymn,  Jerauld.  ^ 
Prayer  for  a  revival. 

^AVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation  ; 
^  Grant  us.  Lord,  a  gracious  rain ! 
All  will  come  to  desolation. 
Unless  thou  return  again. 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance, 

Shme  upon  us  from  on  high, 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance. 
Every  plant  should  droop  and  die 

3  Surely,  once  thy  garden  flourish'd. 

Every  part  look'd  gay  and  green 
Then  thy  word  our  spirits  nourish'cL 
Happy  seasons  we  have  seen ! 

4  [But  a  drought  has  smce  succeeded ; 

And  a  sad  decline  we  see; 
Lord,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed, 
Help  can  only  come  from-  thee. 

5  Where  are  those  we  counted  leaders, 

Fill'd  with  zeal,  and  love,  and  truth  ? 
Old  professors,  taU  as  cedars. 
Bright  examples  to  our  youth! 

6  Some,  m  whom  we  once  delighted, 

We  shall  meet  no  more  below! 
Some,  alas!  we  fear  are  blighted. 
Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  show !  • 

7  Younger  plants — the  sight  how  pleasant, 

Cover'd  thick  with  blossoms  stood 
But  they  cause  us  grief  at  present. 
Frosts  have  nipp'd  them  in  the  bud.j 

8  Dearest  Saviour,  hasten  hither. 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  aofain , 
O!  permit  them  not  to  wither, 
Let  not  all  our  hopes  be  vain. 

9  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers : 
Let  each  one,  esteem'd  thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares 


199,  200  201,  202  THE  CHURCH.  203,  201 


10  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power, 
Turn  the  stoney  heart  to  flesh ; 
And  begin  from  this  blest  hour 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 


1  QQ  Hymn  199.   L.  M.  Burnham, 

^  All  Saints,  Wells,  Portugal. 

At  a  church  meeting  before  experiences, 

NOW  we  are  met  in  holy  fear 
To  hear  the  happy  saints  declare 
The  free  compassions  of  a  God, 
The  virtues  of  a  Saviour's  blood. 

2  Jesus,  assist  them  now  to  tell 
What  they  have  felt,  and  noiv  do  feel ; 
O  Saviour,  help  them  to  express 
The  wonders  of  triumphant  grace. 

3  While  to  the  church  they  freely  own 
What  for  their  souls  the  Lord  hath  done. 
We  join  to  praise  eternal  love. 
And  heighten  all  the  joys  above. 

QAA  Hymn  200.    C.  M.  Burnham.  ^ 

A/V/V/  Mear,  Irish,  Salem. 

Jlfter  experiences. 

DEAR  Saviour,  we  rejoice  to  hear 
When  sinners  humbly  tell 
How  thou  art  pleased  to  save  from  sin, 

From  sorrow,  death  and  hell. 
2  Lord,  we  unite  to  praise  thy  name 
For  grace  so  freely  given ; 
Still  may  we  keep  in  Sion's  road. 
And  dwell  at  last  in  heaven. 


201 


Hymn20L   L.  M.  Kelly. 

Portugal,  Wells,  Slioel. 
Receivinsr  members. 


*4^0ME  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord,' 
^  Enter  in  Jesus'  precious  name  ; 
We  welcome  thee  with  one  accord. 
And  trust  the  Saviour  does  the  same. 

2  Thy  name,  'tis  hoped,  already  stands 
Mark'd  in  the  book  of  life  above. 
And  now  to  thine  we  join  our  hands, 
In  token  of  fraternal  love. 

3  Those  joys  which  earth  cannot  afford, 
We'll  seek  in  fellowship  to  prove, 
Join'd  in  one  Spirit  to  our  Lord, 
Together  bound  by  mutual  love. 

4  And  while  we  pass  tliis  vale  of  tears. 
Well  make  our  joys  and  sorrows  known. 
We'll  share  eacn  other's  hopes  and  fears, 
And  count  a  brother's  case  our  own. 

5  Once  more  our  welcome  we  repeat, 
Receive  assurance  of  our  love  : 

O  !  may  we  all  together  meet 
Around  the  throne  of  God  above ! 

202  ^^^^^        ^-      DoddHdgt.  ^ 

Quito,  Nazareth. 
Seeldntr  direction  in  the  choice  of  a  Pastor. 

^HEPHERD  of  Israel,  bend  thine  ear, 
^  Thy  servants'  groans  '  idulgent  hear ; 


Perplex'd,  distress'd,  to  thee  we  cry. 
And  seek  the  guidance  of  thine  eye. 

2  Send  forth,  O  Lord,  thy  truth  and  light, 
To  guide  our  doubtful  footsteps  right . 
Our  drooping  hearts,  O  God,  sustain, 
Nor  let  us  seek  thy  face  in  vain 

3  Return,  in  ways  of  peace,  return. 
Nor  let  thy  flock  neglected  mourn ; 
May  our  blest  eyes  a  Shepherd  see, 
Dear  to  our  souls,  and  dear  to  thee. 


203 


Hymn  203.   L.  M.  b 

Armley,  Brentford. 
Sickness  of  a  minister. 
THOU,  before  whose  gracious  throne, 
We  bow  our  suppliant  spirits  down ; 
Thou  know'st  the  anxious  cares  we  feel, 
And  all  our  trembling  lips  would  tell. 

2  Thou  only  canst  assuage  our  grief, 
And  give  our  sorrowing  hearts  relief ; 
In  mercy  then  thy  servant  spare, 
Nor  turn  aside  thy  people's  prayer. 

3  Avert  thy  desolating  stroke, 

Nor  smite  the  shepherd  of  the  flock  ; 
Restore  him,  sinking  to  the  grave  ; 
Stretch  out  thine  arm,  make  haste  to  save. 

4  Bound  to  each  soul  by  tender  ties, 
In  every  heart  his  image  lies ; 
Thy  pitying  aid,  O  God,  impart, 

Nor  rend  him  from  each  bleeding  heai-t 

5  But  if  our  supplications  fail, 

And  prayers  and  tears  cannot  prevail, 
Be  thou  his  strength,  be  thou  his  stay. 
Support  him  through  the  gloomy  way. 

6  Around  him  may  thy  angels  stand. 
Waiting  the  signal  of  thy  hand, 
To  bid  his  happy  spirit  rise. 

And  bear  him  to  their  native  skies. 


204 


Hymn  204.   L.  M.  # 

All  Saints,  Blendon,  Uxbridge. 
.^t  a  choice  of  deacons. 

FAIR  Sion's  King,  we  suppliant  bow, 
And  hail  the  grace  thy  church  enjoys: 
Her  holy  deacons  are  thine  own. 
With  all  the  gifts  thy  love  employs. 

2  Up  to  thy  throne  we  lift  our  eyes. 
For  blessings  to  attend  our  choice* 
Of  such,  whose  generous,  prudent  zeaj 
Shall  make  thy  favour'd  ways  rejoice. 

3  Happy  in  Jesus,  their  own  Lord, 
May  they  his  sacred  table  spread, — 
The  table  of  their  pastor  fill. 

And  fill  the  holy  poor  with  bread. 

*  If  this  Hymn  be  sung  before  the  choice,  then  th© 
second  line  of  the  second  verse  may  stand  thus ; 

*  For  wisdom  to  direct  our  choice.* 


LORD'S  SUPPER. 


207,  208 


4  By  purest  love  to  Christ  and  truth, 
O  may  they  win  a  good  degree 
Of  boldness  in  the  Christian  faith, 
And  meet  the  smile  of  thine  and  thee. 

5  And  when  the  work  to  them  assign'd — 
The  work  of  love  —  is  fully  done. 
Call  them  from  serving  tables  here, 
To  sit  around  thy  glorious  throne. 


LORD'S  SUPPER. 


00  %    Hymn  205.   L.  M. 

A^yjtJ  Hebron,  Denton. 


Watts,  b 


A  preparatory  thought. 

WHAT  heavenly  Man,  or  mighty  Godj 
Comes  marching  downward  from 
the  skies, 
Array'd  in  garments  roll'd  in  blood, 
With  joy  and  pity  in  his  eyes  ? 
2  The  Lord  I  the  Saviour !  ves,  'tis  he  ; 
I  know  him  by  the  smiles  he  wears  ; 
The  glorious  Man,  that  died  for  me, 
Drench'd  deep  in  agonies  and  tears. 

3Lo,  he  reveals  his  shining  breast; 
I  own  these  wounds,  and  I  adore ; 
Lo,  he  prepares  a  royal  feast, 
Sweet  fruit  of  the  sharp  pangs  he  bore. 

4  Whence  flow  these  favours  so  divine  ? 
Lord,  why  so  lavish  of  thy  blood  ? 
Why,  for  such  earthly  souls  as  mine, 
This  heavenly  wine,  this  sacred  food  ? 

5'Twas  his  own  love  that  made  him  bleed, 
That  nail'd  him  to  the  cursed  tree  ; 
'Twas  his  own  love  this  table  spread. 
For  such  unworthy  guests  as  we. 

6  Then  let  us  taste  the  Saviour's  love  ; 
Come,  faith,  and  feed  upon  the  Lord ; 
With  glad  consent  our  lips  shall  move, 
i^nd  sweet  hosannas  crown  the  board. 

O0(t    Hymn  206.   L.  M.    fVatts.  # 

^\/\J  Dresden,  Denton. 

Love  on  a  cross  and  a  throne. 
\rOW  let  our  faith  grow  strong,  and  rise, 

--^   And  view  our  Lord  in  all  his  love  ; 
Look  back  to  hear  his  dying  cries. 
Then  mount  and  see  his  throne  above. 

2  See  where  he  languish'd  on  the  cross  ; 
Beneath  our  sins  he  groan'd  and  died  : 
See  where  he  sits  to  plead  our  cause, 
By  his  Almighty  Father's  side. 

3  If  we  behold  his  bleeding  heart. 
There  love  in  floods  of  sorrow  reigns  ; 
He  triumphs  o'er  the  killing  smart, 
And  seals  our  pleasure  with  his  pains. 

4  Or  if  we  climb  the  eternal  hills, 
Where  the  blest  Conqueror  sits  enthroned, 
Still  m  his  heart  compassion  dwells. 
Near  the  memorials  of  his  wound. 


5  How  shall  vile,  pardon'd  rebels  show 
How  much  they  love  their  dying  God  I 
Lord,  here  we'd  banish  every  foe, 
We  hate  the  sins  that  cost  thy  blood. 

6  Commerce  no  more  we  hold  with  hell ; 
Our  dearest  lusts  shall  all  depart ; 
But  let  thine  image  ever  dwell, 
Stamp'd  as  a  seal  oit  every  heart. 

207  Hymn  207.  C.  M.  /.  StennetU  ^ 

'       Bedford,  Haarlem,  Stephens. 
A  sacramental  hymn. 

LORD,  at  thy  table  I  behold 
The  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 
But  most  of  all  admire,  that  I 
Should  And  a  welcome  place  ; — 

2  I  that  am  all  defiled  with  sin, 

A  rebel  to  my  God , 
I  that  have  crucified  his  Son, 
And  trampled  on  his  blood. 

3  What  strange,  surprising  grace  is  this, 

That  such  a  soul  has  room! 
My  Saviour  takes  me  by  the  hand. 
My  Jesus  bids  me  come. 

4 '  Eat,  O  my  friends,'  the  Saviour  cries, 

'  The  feast  was  made  for  you  ; 
^  For  you  I  groan'd,  and  bled,  and  died 
*And  rose  and  triumph'd  too.' 
5  With  trembling  faith  and  bleeding  hearttj, 
Lord,  we  accept  thy  love  : 
'Tis  a  rich  banquet  we  have  had : 
What  will  it  be  above  ? 

onQ  Hymn  208.    C.  M.    Coivper.  ^ 

^^"^  Mear,  York,  Barby. 

Welcome  to  the  table. 

npHIS  is  the  feast  of  heavenly  wine, 

And  God  invites  to  sup ; 
The  juices  of  the  living  vine 
Were  press'd  to  fill  the  cup. 

2  O  bless  the  Saviour,  ye  who  eat, 
With  royal  dainties  fed ; 
Not  heaven  affords  a  costlier  treat. 
For  Jesus  is  the  bread.  • 

3 The  vile,  the  lost  —  he  calls  to  them; 
'  Ye  trembling  souls,  appear ! 
'  The  righteous  in  their  own  esteem, 
*  Have  no  acceptance  here  ; — 

4 '  Approach,  ye  poor,  nor  dare  refuse 
'  The  banquet  spread  for  you :' 
Dear  Saviour,  this  is  welcome  news, 
That  I  may  venture  too. 

5  If  guilt  and  sin  afford  a  plea. 
And  may  obtain  a  place. 
Surely  the  Lord  will  welcome  mc. 
And  I  shall  see  his  face 


t209,  210 


THE  CHURCH 


211,  212,  213  If 


Hymn  209.    L.  M.    JValts.  ^ 

Dresden,  Hebron,  Duke  Street. 
Christ  dying;  rising,  and  reigning. 

E  dies  !  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies  ! 
Lo,  Salem's  daughters  weep  around  ; 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies  ! 
A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground! 
Come,  saints,  and  dfop  a  tear  or  two. 
For  him  who  groan*d  beneath  your  load  ; 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood  ! 

2  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree  ; 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men ! 

But  lo !  what  sudden  joys  we  see  ! 
Jesus  the  dead  revives  again  ! 
The  rising-  God  forsakes  the  tomb ! 
Up  to  hisTather's  courts  he  flies ; 
Cherubic  legions  guaid  him  home  ; 
And  shout  him  v/elcome  to  the  skies. 

3  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 
How  high  our  great  Deliverer  reigns  ; 
Sing  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
Ancl  led  the  monster,  death,  in  chains  ! 
Say, '  Live  forever,  wondrous  Kits^g, 

*  Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save  !' 
Then  ask  the 'monster, '  Where's  thy 
sting  ? 

'  And  Where's  thy  victory,  boasting 
grave  ?' 

QJO  Hymn  210.  L.  M.  JVatts,  b  or  ^ 

'^^^         Bath,  Psalm  97,  Denton. 

ChrisVs  propitiation  improved. 

LORD,  didst  thou  send  thy  Son  to  die 
For  such  a  guilty  wretch  as  I  ? 
And  shall  thy  mercy  not  impart 
Thy  Spirit  to  renew  my  heart  ? 

2  Lord,  hast  thou  wash'd  my  garments 

clean. 

In  Jesus'  blood,  from  shame  and  sin  ? 
Shall  I  not  strive  with  all  my  power 
That  sin  pollute  my  soul  no  more  ? 

3  Shall  I  not  bear  my  Father's  rod. 
The  kind  corrections  of  my  God, 
When  Christ  upon  the  cursed  tree 
Sustain'd  a  heavier  load  for  me  ? 

4  Why  should  I  dread  my  dying  day. 
Since  Christ  hath  took  the  curse  away. 
And  taught  me  with  my  latest  breath 
To  triumph  o'er  thy  terrors,  death  ? 

5  O  rather  let  me  w^ish  and  cry, 

'  When  shall  my  soul  get  loose  and  fly 
'To  upper  w^orlds  ?  When  shall  I  see 
'The  God,  the  man,  that  died  for  me  ?' 

61  shall  behold  his  glories  there. 
And  pay  him  my  eternal  share 
Of  praise,  and  gratitude,  and  love, 
Amonof  ten  thousand  saints  above. 


ORDINATIONS. 
21  1  Hymn  211.  L.  M.  Doddridge.  ^ 

/^x  J.  Dunstan,  Luton,  SJiaron. 
  Institution  of  the  gospel  ministry. 

ATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  houso 
Smile  on  our  homage  and  our  vows  ; 
AVhile  wdth  a  grateful  heart  we  share 
These  pledges  of  our  Saviour's  care. 

2  The  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  rose 
In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scatter'd  his  gifts  on  men  below. 
And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

3  Hence  sprung  the  Apostles'  honour'd 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame  :  [name, 
In  lowlier  forms  to  bless  our  eyes. 
Pastors  from  hence,  and  teachers  rise. 

4  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  derive. 
And  fed  by  Christ,  their  graces  live  : 
While,  guarded  by  his  potent  hand, 
'Midst  all  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

5  So  shall  the  bright  succession  run  - 
Though  the  last  courses  of  the  sun  ; 
While  unborn  churches  by  their  care 
Shall  rise  and  flourish,  large  and  fair. 

6  Jesus  our  Lord,  their  hearts  shall  know 
The  springs  whence  all  these  blessings 

flow ; 

Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  dava 


212  Hymn  212.  L.  M.  Doddridge.  ±s 

'^■^'^       Rothvvell,  Slioel,  Islington. 

.^t  the  settlement  of  a  niinistrr. 

^HEPHERD  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep 
^  With  constant  care,  thy  humble  sheep  ; 

By  thee  inferior  pastors  rise  ! 

To  feed  our  souls,  and  bless  our  eyes. 

2  To  all  thy  churches  such  impart, 
Modell'd  by  thy  own  gracious  heart. 
Whose  courage,  watchfulness  and  love, 
Men  may  attest,  and  God  approve. 

3  Fed  by  their  active,  tender  care. 
Healthful  may  all  thy  sheep  appear  ; 
And,  by  their  fair  example  led. 
The  way  to  Sion's  pasture  tread. 

4  Here  hast  thou  listen'd  to  our  vows. 
And  scatter'd  blessings  on  thy  house  ; 
Thy  saints  are  succour'd,  and  no  more 
As  sheep  without  a  guide  deplore. 

910  Hymn  213.  L.  M.  Doddridge.  H 

Old  Hundred,  Blendon,  Duke  Street. 
Ordination  ;  Joshua  the  high  priest. 

GREAT  Lord  of  angels,  we  adore 
The  grace  that  builds  thy  courts 
below ; 

And  through  ten  thousand  sons  of  light, 
Stoops  to  regard  what  mortals  do. 


214,  215 


ORDINATIONS 


216,  217 


2  Amidst  the  wastes  of  time  and  death, 
Successive  pastors  thou  dost  raise, 
Thy  charge  to  keep,  thy  house  to  guide, 
And  form  a  people  for  thy  praise. 

3  The  heavenly  natives  with  delight 
Hover  around  the  sacred  place  ; 

Nor  scorn  to  learn  from  mortal  tongues 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  grace. 

t  M  length,  dismiss'd  from  feeble  clay. 
Thy  servants  join  th'  angelic  band ;  [fly, 
With  them,  through  distant  worlds  tney 
With  them,  before  thy  presence  stand. 

5  O  glorious  hope  !  O  blest  employ  ! 
Sweet  lenitive  of  grief  and  care  ! 
When  shall  we  reach  those  radiant 
courts. 

And  all  their  joy  and  honour  share  ? 

(j  Yet  while  these  labours  we  pursue. 
Thus  distant  from  thy  heavenly  throne. 
Give  us  a  zeal  and  love  like  theirs. 
And  half  their  heaven  shall  here  be  known. 

214.  Hymn  214.  C.  M.  Doddridge,  ^ 

Christmas,  Abridge,  Stamford. 
Watching  for  souls.    An  ordination,  hymn. 

LET  Sion's  watchmen  all  awake. 
And  take  the  alarm  they  give  ; 
Now  lejt  them,  from  the  mouth  of  God, 
Their  awful  charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demands ; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 
And  fill'd  a  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego, — 
For  souls,  which  must  forever  live, 
In  raptures,  or  in  wo. 

4  May  they  that  Jesus,  whom  they  preach, 

Their  own  Redeemer,  see; 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls. 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 


21  5  Hymn  215.   7's.  Hammond.  ^ 

Hotham,  Norwich. 
After  the  charge. 

"OULD  you  win  a  soul  .to  God  ? 
Tell  him  of.  the  Saviour's  blood ; 
Say,  how  Jesus'  bowels  move  ; 
Tell  him^of  redeeming  love. 

2  Tell  him  how  the  streams  did  glide  , 
From  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side  ; 
How  his  head  with  thorns  was  crown'd, 
And  his  heart  in  sorrow  drown'd. 

3  Tell  him  how  he  suiFer'd  death, 
Freely  yielded  up  his  breath, 
Died,  and  rose  to  intercede. 

As  our  Advocate,  and  Head. 


4  Tell  him  it  was  sovereign  grace 
Wrought  on  you  to  seek  his  face; 
Made  you  choose  the  better  part, — 
Brought  salvation  to  your  heart. 

5  Tell  him  of  that  liberty. 
Wherewith  Jesus  makes  us  free  ; 
Sweetly  speak  of  sins  forgiven, 
Earnest  of  the  joys  of  heaven. 

2  If}  Hymn  216.  CM.  Doddiidge.  ^ 

-^l.Hj'        Braintree,  Irish,  Dorchester. 

Christ^s  care  of  ministers  and  churches. 

W'E  bless  th'  eternal  Source  of  light, 
Who  makes  the  stars  to  shine ; 
And  throusfh  this  dark  beclouded  world 

CD  , 

Diffuseth  rays  divme. 

2  We  bless  the  church's  sovereign  King, 

Whose  golden  lamps  we  are  ; 
Fix'd  in  the  temples  of  his  love. 
To  shine  with  radiance  fair. 

3  Still  be  our  purity  preserved ; 

Still  fed  with  oil  the  flame ; 
And  in  deep  characters  inscribed 
Our  heavenly  Master's  name ! 

4  Then,  while  between  our  ranks  he  walks, 

And  all  our  state  surveys. 
His  smiles  shall  with  new  lustre  dec!^ 
The  people  of  his  praise. 

217  Hymn  217.  L.  M.  B.Francis.  ^ 

^fl.  i  Truro,  Rothwell,  Enfiekl. 

Ministers  abounding  in  the  work  qjr  the  Lord. 

"|3EF0RE  thy  throne,  eternal  King, 
-^-^  Thy  ministers  their  tribute  bring  ; 
Their  tribute  of  united  praise, 
For  heavenly  news  and  peaceful  days. 

2  We  sing  the  conquests  of  thy  sword, 
And  publish  loud  thy  healing  word  ; 
While  angels  sound  thy  glorious  name, 
Thy  saving  grace  our  lips  proclaim. 

3  Thy  various  service  we  esteem 

Our  sweet  employ,  our  bliss  supreme  ; 
And,  while  we  feel  thy  heavenly  love, 
We  burn  like  seraphim  above. 

4  Nor  seraphs  there  can  ever  raise. 
With  us,  an  equal  song  of  praise : 
They  are  the  noblest  work  of  G?d, 
But  we,  the  purchase  of  his  blood. 

5  Still  in  thy  work  would  we  abound 
Still  prune  the  vine,  or  plough  the  ground; 
Thy  sheep  with  wholesome  pasture  feed, 
And  watch  them  with  unwearied  heed. 

6  Thou  art  our  Lord,  our  life,  our  love, 
Our  care  below,  our  crown  above  ; 
Thy  praise  shall  be  our  best  employ, 
Thy  presence  our  eternal  joy. 


218,  219,  220 


THE  CHURCH. 


221,  222 


Q1  Q  Hymn  218.  C.  M.  Doddridge,  t> 

/wJLO      Plymouth,  St.  Ann's,  Stephens. 

Spiritual  associations  registered  in  heaven  ;  or,  God^s 
gracious  approbation  of  active  attempts  to  revive 
religion. 

r¥lHE  Lord  on  mortal  worms  looks  down 
JL    From  his  celestial  throne  ; 
And  when  the  wicked  swarm  around, 
He  well  discerns  his  own. 

2  He  sees  the  tender  hearts  that  mourn 

The  scandals  of  the  times. 
And  join  their  efforts  to  oppose 
The  wide-prevailing  crimes. 

3  Low  to  the  social  band  he  bows 

His  still  attentive  ear  ; 
And,  while  his  angels  sing  around. 
Delights  their  voice  to  hear. 

4  The  chronicles  of  heaven  shall  keep 

Their  words  in  transcript  fair, 
In  the  Redeemer's  book  of  life 
Their  names  recorded  are. 

5 'Yes  (saith  the  Lord)  the  world  shall 
know 

'  These  humble  souls  are  mine ; 
*  These,  when  my  jewels  I  produce, 
'Shall  in  full  lustre  shine.'  • 

MISSIONARY  MEETINGS. 
O-IQ    Hymn  219.   L.  M.    Voice.  ^ 

Shoel,  Enfield. 
Prayer  for  the  spread  of  the  gospel. 

EXERT  thy  power,  thy  rights  maintain, 
Insulted,  everlasting  King  T 
The  influence  of  thy  crown  increase, 
And  strangers  to  thy  footstool  bring. 

2  In  one  vast  symphony  of  praise, 
Gentile  and  Jew  shall  then  unite  ; 
And  infidelity,  ashamed, 

Sink  in  th'  abyss  of  endless  night. 

3  Afric's  emancipated  sons 

Shall  shout  to  Asia's  rapturous  song; 
Europe  resound  her  Saviour's  fame. 
And  Western  climes  the  note  prolong. 

4  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 
Immanuel's  kingdom  must  extend; 
And  everi/  man,  in  evenj  face, 

Shall  meet  a  brother,  and  a  friend. 

950    Hymx-^  220.   L.  M.    Voke.  ^ 

Hamburg,  Wells. 
Prospect  of  success  ;  or,  encouragement  to  use  means. 

BEHOLD  th'  expected  time  draw  near, 
The  shades  disperse,  the  dawn  ap- 
Behold  the  Avilderness  assume  [pear; 
The  beauteous  tints  of  Eden's  bloom. 

2  Events,  wdth  prophecies,  conspire 
To  raise  onr  faith,  our  zeal  to  fire  : 
The  ripening  fields,  already  white, 
Present  a  harvest  to  our  sight. 


3  The  untaught  heathen  waits  to  know 
The  joy  the  gospel  will  bestow ; 
The  exiled  slave  waits  to  receive 
The  freedom  Jesus  has  to  give. 

4  Come,  let  us,  with  a  grateful  heart. 
In  the  blest  labour  share  a  part, 
Our  prayers  and  offerings  gladly  bring, 
To  aid  the  triumphs  of  our  King. 


221 


Hymn  221.    C.  M. 

Cambridge,  Irish,  Swanwick. 
The  increase  of  the  church  promised  and  pleaded. 

ATHER,  is  not  thy  promise  pledged 
To  thine  exalted  Son, 
That  through  the  nations  of  the  earth 
Thy  word  of  life  shall  run  ? 

2 'Ask,  and  1  give  the  heathen  lands 
*For  thine  inheritance, 
'And  to  the  world's  remotest  shores, 
'Thine  empire  shall  advance.' 

3  Hast  thou  not  said,  the  blinded  Jews 

Shall  their  Redeemer  own; 
While  Gentiles  to  his  standard  crowd, 
And  bow  before  his  throne  ? 

4  When  shall  th'  untutor'd  Indian  tribe^ 

A  dark,  bewilder'd  race. 
Sit  down  at  our  Immanuel's  feet, 
And  learn  and  feel  his  grace  ? 

5  Are  not  all  kingdoms,  tribes,  and  tongues, 

Under  the  expanse  of  heaven, 
To  the  dominion  of  thy  Son, 
Without  exemption,  given  ? 

6  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 

Then  be  his  name  adored ! 
Europe,  with  all  thy  millions,  shout 
Hosannas  to  thy  Lord  I 

7  Asia  and  Africa,  resound 

From  shore  to  shore  his  fame  : 
And  thou,  America,  in  songs, 
Redeeming  love  proclaim. 

22^>  Hymn  222.    C.  M.   Gibbons.  # 

Abridge,  Marlovv,  Arundel. 
Prayer  for  the  S2iccess  of  Missions. 

T  ORD,  send  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly, 

Arm'd  with  thy  Spirit's  power, 
Ten  thousands  shall  confess  its  sway, 
And  bless  the  saving  hour. 

^Beneath  the  influence  of  thy  grace 
The  barren  wastes  shall  rise. 
With  sudden  greens  and  fruits  array'd, 
A  blooming  paradise. 

3  True  holiness  shall  strike  its  root 
In  each  regenerate  heart ; 
Shall  in  a  growth  divine  arise, 
And  heavenly  fruits  impart. 


223,  224 


MISSIONARY  MEETINGS. 


225,  226 


4  Peace,  with  her  olives  crownM,  shall 

stretch 

Her  wings  frorri  shore  to  shore  ; 
No  trump  s'liall  rouse  the  rage  of  war, 
Nor  murderous  cannon  roar. 

5  Lord,  for  tliose  days  we  wait ;  those  days 

Are  in  thy  word  foretold  ; 
Fly  swifter,  sun,  and  stars,  and  bring 
This  promised  age  of  gold. 

6  Amen  —  with  joy  divine,  let  earth's 

Unnumber'd  myriads  cry; 
Amen  —  with  joy  divine,  let  heaven's 
Unnumber'd  choirs  reply. 


223 


HrM.y  223.   C.  M. 

Arundel,  Warsaw. 


Prayer  for  missionaries. 

GREAT  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth 
Are  by  creation  thine  ; 
And  in  thy  works,  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,  Lord,  thy  greater  love  has  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind, 
Unveilinof  what  rich  stores  of  OTace 
Are  treasured  in  thy  mind. 

3  Lord,  when  shall  these  glad  tidings 

spread 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
will  every  tribe  and  every  soul 
Shall  ftear  the  joyful  sound  ^ 

Smile,  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 

To  spread  the  gospel  rays ; 
And  build  on  sin's  demolish'd  throne 
The  temples  of  thy  praise. 

004  Hymn  224.    H2th.  ^ 

^'^^  Brooklyn,  St.  Helien's 

Oentiles  praying-  for  Jews. 

Tjl  ATHER  of  faithful  Abrah'm,  hear, 
^  Our  earnest  suit  for  Abrah'm's  seed  ; 
Justly  they  claim  the  warmest  prayer 

From  us,  adopted  in  their  stead  ; 
Who  mercy  through  their  fall  obtain, 
And  Christ  by  their  rejection  gain. 

2  Outcast  from  thee,  and  scatter'd  wide 

Through  every  nation  under  heaven. 
Blaspheming  whom  they  crucified. 

Unsaved,  unpity'd,  unforgiven; 
Branded  like  Cain,  they  bear  their  load, 
Abhorr'd  of  men,  and  cursed  of  God. 

3  But  hast  thou  finally  forsook,  ^ 

Forever  cast  thy  own  away? 
Wilt  thou  not  bid  the  murderers  look 
On  him  they  pierced,  and  weep  and 
pray  ? 

Yes,  gracious  Lord,  thy  word  is  past ; 
*  All  Israel  shall  be  saved  at  last.' 


4  Come  then,  thou  great  Deliverer,  come; 

The  veil  from  Jacob's  heart  remove  ; 
Receive  thy  ancient  people  home  ; 

That,  quicken'd  by  thy  dying  love  ; 
The  world  may  their  reception  view, 
And  shout  to  God  the  glory  due. 


225      Hymn  225.    S.  M. 

^A^U     Sliirland,  Germany,  Conway. 

Missio7iarics  addressed  and  encouraired. 


Y- 


E  messengers  of  Christ, 
His  sovereign  voice  obey ; 
Arise  !  and  follow  where  he  leads, 
And  peace  attend  your  way. 

2  The  Master  whom  you  serve 
Will  needful  strength  bestow ; 

Depending  on  his  promised  aid, 
With  sacred  courage  go. 

3  Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 
And  hell  in  vain  oppose  ; 

The  cause  is  God's,  and  must  prevail, 
In  spite  of  all  his  foes. 

4  Go,  spread  a  Saviour's  fame : 
And  tell  his  matchless  grace, 

To  the  most  guilty  and  depraved 
Of  Adam's  numerous  race. 

5  We  wish  you  in  his  name, 
The  most  divine  success  ; 

Assured  that  he  who  sends  you  forth, 
Will  your  endeavours  bless. 

Hymn  226.    8.7.4.  ^ 

Taraworth,  Helmsley,  Greenville. 

Lon  frivg  for  the  spread  of  the  gos]icl. 

'ER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness. 
Look,  my  soul,  be  still  and  gaze  ; 
All  the  promises  do  travail 

With  a  glorious  day  of  grace  ; 
Blessed  jubilee. 

Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn ! 

2  Let  the  Indian,  let  the  negro, 

Let  the  rude  barbarian  see 
That  divine  and  glorious  -conquest, 

Once  obtain'd  on  Calvary; 
Let  the  gospel 

Loud  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness. 

Grant  them.  Lord,  the  glorious  light ; 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western, 

May  the  morning  chase  the  night-; 
And  redemption. 
Freely  purchased,  win  the  day. 

4  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel. 

Win  and  conquer,  never  cease  ; 
May  thy  lasting  wide  dominions 

Multiply  and  still  increase  ; 
Sway  thy  sceptre. 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 


227,  228,  229 


THE  CHURCH 


230,  231,  232 


CONFERENCE  MEETINGS. 
22*7  -t^YMJV  227.  L.  M.  *S.  Stennett  ^ 

I  Portugal,  Shoel,  Uxbridge. 

'"^^l/^HERE  two  or  three  with  sweet 
^  »  accord, 

*  Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 
'  Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 

*  And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise  ; 

2  *  There,'  says  the  Saviour,  *  will  I  be 

*  Amid  this  little  company  ; 

*  To  them  unveil  my  smiling"  face, 

'  And  shed  my  glories  round  the  place.' 

1  We  meet  at  thy  command,  dear  Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word : 

Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
JNow  fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  love. 

09Q   Hymn  228.    L.  M.    Watts,  ^ 

Shoel,  Slade. 
The  soul  draioino-  near  to  Ood  in  prayer, 

Y  God,  I  bow  before  thy  feet ; 
When  shall  my  soul  get  near  thy 
seat  ? 

When  shall  I  see  thy  glorious  face. 
With  mingled  majesty  and  grace  ? 

How  should  I  love  thee,  and  adore. 
With  hopes  and  joys  unknown  before ! 
And  bid  this  trifling  Avorld  be  gone. 
Nor  grieve  my  heart,  so  near  thy  throne  I 

J-Creatures  with  all  their  charms  should 
The  presence  of  a  God  so  nigh :  [fly 
My  darling  sins  should  lose  their  name, 
And  grow  my  hatred  and  my  shame. 

4  My  soul  shall  pour  out  all  her  cares. 
In  flowing  words  or  flowing  tears  ! 
Thy  smiles  would  ease  my  sharpest  pain, 
Nor  should  I  seek  my  God  in  vain. 

>2Q    Hymn  229.    L.  M.    Watts.  ^ 

^/^*J       Old  Hundred,  Shoel,  Lowell. 

Jfcarncss  to  God  ike  felicity  of  creatures, 

ARE  those  the  happy  persons  here. 
Who  dwell  the  nearest  to  their  God  ? 
Has  God  invited  sinners  near? 

And  Jesus  bought  them  with  his  blood  ? 

2  Go,  then,  my  soul,  address  the  Son, 

To  lead  thee  near  the  Father's  face  ; 
Gaze  on  his  glories  yet  unknown, 
And  taste  the  blessings  of  his  grace. 

3  Vain,  vexino;  v/orld,  and  flesh  and  sense, 

Retire,  while  I  approach  my  God  ; 
Nor  let  my  sins  divide  me  thence,  ^ 
Nor  creatures  tempt  my  thoughts 
abroad. 

i  While  to  thine  arms,  my  God,  I  press. 
No  mortal  hope,  nor  joy,  nor  fear. 

Shall  call  my  soul  from  thine  embrace ; 
'Tis  heaven  to  dwell  forever  there. 


^^YMN  230.   L.  M.    Steele.  ^ 

Roth  well,  Wells,  Shoel. 
The  presence  of  Ckri^t^  the  joy  of  his  people. 

I"  ORD,  in  the  temples"  of  thy  grace, 

Thy  saints  behold  thy  smiling  face  ; 
And  oft  have  seen  thy  glories  shin'e 
With  power  and  majesty  divine  : 

2  But  soon,  alas  !  thy  absence  mourn, 
And  pray  and  wish  thy  kind  return  ; 
Without  thy  life-inspiring  light, 
'Tis  all  a  scene  of  gloomy  nighit. 

3  Come,  dearest  Lord,  thy  children  cry, 
Our  graces  droop,  our  comforts  die ; 
Return,  and  let  thy  glories  rise 
Again,  to  our  admiring  eyes ; 

4  Till,  fdl'd  with  light,  and  joy,  and  love, 
Thy  courts  below,  like  those  above, 
Triumphant  hallelujahs  raise, 

And  heaven  and  earth  resound  thy  praise. 

COLLECTIONS. 
Oqi  Hymn  231.  CM.  Doddridge, 

York,  St.  Ann's,  Dundee. 
Relieving  Chruft  in  his  members . 

TESTIS,  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace ! 
^  Thy  bounties  how  complete  ! 
How  shall  1  count  the  matchless  sum  ? 
How  pay  the  mighty  debt? 

2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  thou  exalted  shine  ; 
What  can  my  poverty  bestow. 
When  all  the  worlds  are  thine  ? 

3  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 

The  partners  of  thy  grace ; 
And  wilt^confess  their  humble  names 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

4  In  them  thou  may'st  be  cloth'd  and  fed, 

And  visited  and  cheer'd ; 
And  in  their  accents  of  distress, 
My  Saviour's  voice  is  heard. 

5  Thv  face,  with  reverence  and  with  love 

We  in  thy  poor  would  see; 
O  let  us  rather  beg  our  bread. 
Than  keep  it  back  from  thee. 

2Q2    Hymn  232.    S.  M.    Scott.  # 

Watchman,  Silver  Street,  Mornington. 

Charitable  collection.  >j 

THY  bounties,  gracious  Lord, 
With  gratitude  we  own; 
We  praise  thy  providential  grace. 
That  showers  its  blessings  down. 

2  With  joy  thy  people  bring 
Their  offerings  r©und  thy  throne ; 

With  thankful  souls,  behold,  we  pay  . 
A  tribute  of  thine  own. 

3  Accept  this  humble  mite. 
Great  sovereign  Lord  of  all 


233,  234 


TIMES  AND 


SEASONS. 


235,  236,  237 


Nor  let  our  numerous  mingling  sins 
Tiie  sacred  ointment  spoil. 

4  Let  the  Redeemer's  blood 
Diffuse  its  virtues  wide  ; 

Hallo\v  and  cleanse  our  every  gift. 
And  all  our  follies  hide. 

5  O  may  this  sacrifice 

To  thee,  the  Lord,  ascend. 
An  odour  of  a  sweet  perfume, 
Presented  by  his  hand. 

^1   Well  pleased,  our  God  shall  view 
The  products  of  his  grace  ; 
And  in  a  plentiful  reward, 
Fulfil  his  promises. 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 
Hy3in  233.   S.  M.  ^- 

Sutton,  Dover,  Haverhill. 
A  morning  hymn. 


900   Hy3in  233.    S.  M.   ^  .  4t 

^JEE  how  the  mounting  sun 
^  Pursues  his  shining  way  ; 
And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise 
With  every  brightening  ray. 

2  Thus  would  my  rising  soul 
Its  heavenly  Parent  sing: 

And  to  its  great  Original 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 

3  Serene  I  laid  me  down 
Beneath  his  guardian  care ; 

I  slept,  and  I  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind  Preserver  near. 

4  O!  how  shall  I  repay 
The  bounties  of  my  God! 

This  feeble  spirit  pants  beneath 
The  pleasing,  painful  load. 

5  Dear  Saviour,  to  thy  cross 
I  bring  my  sacrifice  ; 

Tinged  with  thy  blood,  it  shall  ascend 
With  fragrance  to  the  skies. 

Hymn  234.    C.  M.   Steele.  ^ 

Dundee,  Canterbury,  Lanesboro'. 
Morning-. 

T  ORD  of  my  life,  O  may  thy  praise 

Employ  my  noblest  powers ;  • 
Whose  goodness  lengthens  out  my  days, 
And  fills  the  circling  hours. 

2  Preserved  by  thine  Almighty  arm, 

I  pass'd  the  shades  of  night. 
Serene  and  safe  from  every  harm, 
And  see  returnfhg  light. 

3  O  let  the  same  Almighty  care 

My  waking  hours  attend ; 
From  every  danger,  every  snare 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 
22 


4  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll, 
And  guide  my  future  days  ; 
And  let  thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 
With  gratitude  and  praise. 

90^^       Hymn  235.   L.  i\L  5 

y^^tJ         Castle  Street,  Hebjon 
jin  evening-  hymn. 
RE  AT  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song. 
With  humble  gratitude,  I  raise  ; 

0  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2  My  days,  unclouded  as  they  pass. 
And  every  gentle  rolling  hour. 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace. 
And  witness  to  thy  love  and  power. 

3  And  yet  this  thoughtless,  wretched 
Too  oft  regardless  of  thy  love,  [heart, 
Ungrateful,  can  from  thee  depart, 
And,  fond  of  trifles,  vainly  rove. 

4  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 
Of  Jesus  :  his  dear  name  alone 

1  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 
And  kind  acceptance  at  thy  throne. 

5  Let  this  blest  hope  mine  eye-lids  close, 
With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame  ; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  I  repose. 

And  wake  with  praises  to  thy  name. 

OQfJ        Hymn  236.    C.  M.  i 

^^tJ\J     Abridge,  Arlington,  Lanesboro' 
Jin  evening-  hymn. 

INDULGENT  God,  whose  bounteous 
O'er  all  thy  works  is  shown,  [care 
O  let  my  grateful  praise  and  prayer 
Arise  before  thy  throne  ! 

2  What  mercies  has  this  day  bestow'd ! 

How  largely  hast  thou  blest ! 
My  cup  with  plenty  overflowed. 
With  cheerfulness  my  breast. 

3  Now  may  soft  slumbers  close  my  eyes, 

Erom  pain  and  sickness  free ! 
And  let  my  waking  thoughts  arise, 
To  meditate  on  thee. 

4  Thus  bless  each  future  day  and  night, 

Till  life's  vain  scene  is  o'er : 
And  then,  to  realms  of  endless  light, 
O  let  my  spirit  soar. 

9Q7  Hymn 237.  C. mTH. K.  White^ 

•  York,  Mear,  Litchfield. 

Hymn  for  family  worship. 

LORD,  another  day  is  flown, 
And  we,  a  lonely  band. 
Are  met  once  more  before  thy  throne, 
To  bless  thy  fostering  hand. 

2  And  wilt  thou  bend  a  listening  ear, 
To  praises  low  as  ours  ? 
Thou  wilt !  for  thou  dost  love  to  hear 
The  song  which  meekness  pours. 


238,  239 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 


240,  241 


3  And,  Jesus,  thou  thy  smiles  will  deign. 

As  we  before  thee  pra}r ; 
For  thou  didst  bless  the  infant  train, 
And  we  are  less  than  they. 

4  O  let  thy  grace  perform  its  part, 

And  let  contention  cease  ; 
And  shed  abroad  in  every  heart 
Thine  everlasting  peace  ! 

5  Thus  chasten'd,  cleans'd,  entirely  tlilne, 

A  flock  by  Jesus  led  ; 
The  sun  of  holiness  shall  shine 
In  glory  on  our  head. 

6  And  thou  wilt  turn  our  wandering  feet. 

And  thou  wilt  bless  our  way ; 
Till  worlds  shall  fade,  and  faith  shall 
The  dawn  of  lasting  day.  [greet 


238 


Hymn  238.    C.  M. 

Baiby,  Franklin. 
Fo7'  mornincr  or  evenincr. 


|N  thee,  each  morning,  O  my  God, 
My  waking  thoughts  attend  ; 
In  whom  are  founded  all  my  hopes, 
In  whom  my  wishes  end. 

2  My  soul,  in  pleasing  wonder  lost, 

Thy  boundless  love  surveys  ; 
And,  fired  with  grateful  zeal,  prepares 
The  sacrifice  of  praise. 

3  When  evening  slumbers  press  my  eyes, 

With  thy  protection  blest. 
In  peace  and  safety  I  commit 
My  weary  limbs  to  rest. 

4  My  spirit,  in  thy  hands  secure, 

Fears  no  approaching  ill : 
For,  whether  waking  or  asleep, 
Thou,  Lord,  art  with  me  still. 

5  Then  will  I  daily  to  the  world 

Thy  wondrous  acts  proclaim ; 
Whilst  all  v/ith  me  shall  praise  and  sing. 
And  bless  thy  sacred  name. 

6  At  morn,  at  noon,  at  night,  I'll  still 

Thy  growing  work  pursue  ; 
And  thee  alone  will  praise,  to  whom 
Eternal  praise  is  due.. 


239 


Hymn  239.   C.  M.   Steele.  ^ 

Devizes,  Salem. 
Spring. 

HEN  verdure  clothes  the  fertile 
vale, 

And  blossoms  deck  the  spray, 
And  fragrance  breathes  in  every  gale. 
How  sweet  the  vernal  day ! 

2  Hark !  how  the  feather'd  warblers  sing, 
'Tis  nature's  cheerful  voice ; 
Soft  music  hails  the  lovely  spring, 
And  woods  and  fields  rejoice. 


3 How  kind  the  influence  of  the  skies' 
The  showers,  with  blessings  fraught, 
Bid  virtue,  beauty,  fragrance  rise. 
And  fix  the  roving  tliought. 

4  Then  let  my  wondering  heart  confess 

With  ^[ratitude  and  love. 
The  bounteous  iiand  that  deiirns  to  bless 
The  garden,  field,  and  grove. 

5  O  God  of  nature  and  of  grace, ' 

Thy  heavenly  gifts  impart ; 
Then  shall  my  meditation  trace 
Spring,  blooming  in  my  heart. 


240 


Hymn  240.   C.  M. 

Irish,  Abridge,  Conway. 
Summer. — .dii  harvest  htjmn. 


npO  praise  the  ever  bounteous  Lord, 

My  soul,  wake  all  thy  powers  ; 
He  calls,  and  at  his  voice  con\e  forth 
The  smiling  harvest  hours. 

2  His  covenant  Avith  the  earth  he  keeps. 

My  tongue,  his  goodness  sing; 
Summer  and  winter  know  their  time, 
His  harvest  crowns  the  spring, 

3  Well  pleas'd  the  toiling  swains  behold. 

The  waving,  yellow  crop : 
With  joy  they  bear  the  sheaves  away, 
And  sov\^  again  in  hope. 

4  Thus  teach  me,  gracious  God,  to  sow 

The  seeds  of  righteousness  ; 
Smile  on  my  soul,  and  with  thy  beams 
The  ripening  harvest  bless. 

5  Then,  in  the  last  great  harvest,  I 

Shall  reap  a  glorious  crop: 
The  harvest  shall  by  far  exceed 
What  I  have  sown  in  hope. 

Hymn  241.   L.  M.    JTatts.  ^ 

Blendon,  Winchelsea. 
The  Ood  of  thunder. 

THE  immense,  th'  amazing  height. 
The  boundless  grandeur  of  our  God, 
Who  treads  the  worlds  beneath  his  feet, 
And  sways  the  nations  with  his  nod ! 

2  He  speaks  ,  and  lo  !  all  nature  shakes, 
Heaven's  everlasting  pillars  bow  ; 

He  rends  the  clouds  with  hideous  cracks 
And  shoots  his  fiery  arrows  through. 

3  Well,  let  the  nations  start  and  fly 
At  the  blue  lightning's  horrid  glare. 
Atheists  and  emperors  shrink  and  die, 
When  flame  and  naise  torment  the  air. 

4  Let  noise  and  flame  confound  the  skies, 
And  drown  the  spacious  realms  below  , 
Yet  will  we  sing  the  Thunderer's  praise^ 
And  send  our  loud  hosannas  through 


242,  243 


SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR. 


244,  245 


5  Celestial  King,  thy  blazing  power 
Kindles  our  hearts  to  flaming  joys  ; 
We  shout  to  hear  thy  thunders  roar, 
And  echo  to  our  Father's  voice. 

HymxN  242.   C.  M.    Sleek.  ^ 

^  St.  Martin's,  Franklin. 

Winter. 

^TERN  Winter  throws  his  icy  chains. 

Encircling  nature  round ; 
How  bleak,  how  comfortless  the  plains. 
Late  with  gay  verdure  crown'd ! 

2  The  sun  withdraws  his  vital  beams. 

And  light  and  warmth  depart ; 
And,  drooping,  lifeless  nature  seems 
An  emblem  of  my  heart — 

3  My  heart,  where  mental  winter  reigns. 

In  night's  dark  mantle  clad. 
Confined  in  cold,  inactive  chains, 
How  desolate  and  sad ! 

4  Return,  O  blissful  sun,  and  bring 

Thy  soul-reviving  ray  ; 
This  mental  winter  shall  be  spring. 
This  darkness  cheerful  day. 

5  O  happy  state,  divine  abode. 

Where  spring  eternal  reigns. 
And  perfect  day,  the  smile  of  God, 
Fills  all  the  heavenly  plains. 

6  Great  Source  of  light,  thy  beams  display, 

My  drooping  joys  restore. 
And  guide  me  to  the  seats  of  day, 
Where  winter  frowns  no  more. 

9/j  q  Hymn  243.  H.  M.  Thomson  imitated.  ^ 
>4/^?^  Triumph,  St.  Philip's. 

The  seasons. 

LORD  of  the  worlds  below! 
On  earth  thy  glories  shine; 
The  changing  seasons  show 
Thy  skill  and  power  divine. 


The  rolling  years 
Are  full  of  thee. 


In  all  we  see 
A  God  appears ; 

2   Forth  in  the  flowery  spring. 
We  see  thy  beauty  move  ; 
The  birds  on  branches  sing 
Thy  tenderness  and  love  ; 


Wide  flush  the  hills  ; 
The  air  is  balm : 


Devotion's  calm 
Our  bosom  fills. 


3   Then  come,  in  robes  of  light, 
The  summer's  flaming  days; 
The  sun,  thine  image  bright, 
Thy  majesty  displays ; 


But  still  our  souls 
In  thee  rejoice. 


And  oft  thy  voice 
In  thunder  rolls  ^ 

4   In  autumn,  a  rich  feast 

Thy  common  bounty  gives 
To  man,  and  bird,  and  beast, 
And  every  thing  that  lives. 


5    In  winter,  awful  thou ! 

With  storms  around  thee  cast; 
The  leafless  forests  bow 
Beneath  thy  northern  blast. 


Wliile  tempests  lower, 
To  thee,  dread  King, 


We  homage  bring. 
And  own  thy  power. 


Thy  liberal  care. 
At  morn  and  noon, 


And  harvest  moon. 
Our  lips  declare. 


244  Hymn  244.       7.  Rohinson, 

Sicilian  Hymn,  Greenville. 

Grat.efid  recollection. — Ebcncter. 

COME,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing. 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing. 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise : 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 
Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above : 
Praise  the  mount — O  fix  me  on  it, 
Mount  of  God's  unchanffina^  love. 

2  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  thy  help  I'm  come  ; 
And  1  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home  : 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger. 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 
He,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

3  O !  to  grace,  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrain'd  to  be  ! 
Let  that  grace.  Lord,  like  a  fetter. 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee ! 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love, 
Here's  my  heart.  Lord,  take  and  seal  it 

Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 

245  Hymn  245.   L.  M. 

Antigua,  Sharon. 
A''cw  year''s  day. 

GREAT  God,  we  sing  that  mighty 
hand. 

By  which,  supported  still,  we  stand : 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows  ; 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed. 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own  • 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown ; 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit. 
And  peaceful  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depress'd, 
Be  thou  our  joy  and  thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  these  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal^  tongues. 
Our  helper,  G  od,  in  whom 'we  trust. 
In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast 


246,  247,  248 


TIMES  AND 


SEASONS. 


249,  250,  251 


24fi  Hymn  246.  C.  M.  Doddridge,  ^ 

/W^V^  Canlerbury,  York. 

Swiftness  of  time.    JVerijo  year. 

EM  ARK,  my  soul,  the  narrow  bound 
Of  the  revolving  year ;     [round  ! 
How  swift  the  weeks  complete  their 
How  short  the  months  appear! 

2  So  fast  eternity  comes  on  — 

And  that  important  day. 
When  all  that  mortal  life  hath  done, 
God's  judgment  shall  survey. 

3  Yet,  like  an  idle  tale,  we  pass 

The  swift  revolving  year ; 
And  study  artful  ways  t'  increase 
The  speed  of  its  career. 

4  Waken,  O  God,  my  careless  heart. 

Its  great  concerns  to  see  ; 
That  I  may  act  the  Christian  part, 
And  give  the  year  to  thee. 

5  So  shall  their  course  more  grateful  roll. 

If  future  years  arise  ; 
Or  this  shall  bear  my  waiting  soul 
To  joy  beyond  the  skies, 

OATK  Hymn  247.  L.  M.  Doddridge.  ^ 

*       llothvvell,  All  Saints,  Hebron. 
Close  of  the  year. 

"t/|"Y  helper,  God  !  I  bless  his  name  ; 
The  same  his  power,  his  grace  the 
The  tokens  of  his  friendly  care  [same  ; 
Open,  and  crown,  and  close  the  year. 

2  I  'midst  ten  thousand  dangers  stand. 
Supported  by  his  guardian  hand ; 
And  see,  when  I  survey  my  ways. 
Ten  thousand  monuments  of  praise. 

3  Thus  far  his, arm  has  led  me  on. 
Thus  far  I  make  his  mercy  known ; 
And  while  I  tread  this  desert  land. 
New  mercies  shall  new  songs  demand. 

4  My  grateful  soul  on  Jordan's  shore 
Shall  raise  one  sacred  pillar  more; 
Then  bear,  in  liis  bright  courts  above. 
Inscriptions  of  immortal  love. 


Q  J^Q  Hymn  248.  C.  M.  Doddridge,  : 

A/^O      Parma,  Danbiiry,  St.  Martin's. 

Close  of  the  year. 

AWAKE,  ye  saints,  and  raise  your  eyes, 
And  raise  your  voices  high. 
Awake,  and  praise  that  sovereign  love 
That  shows  salvation  nigh. 

2  On  all  the  v/ings  of  time  it  flies. 

Each  moment  brings  it  near; 
Then  welcome  each  declining  day! 
Welcome  each  closing  year! 

3  Not  many  years  their  rounds  shall  run. 

Nor  many  mornings  rise. 
Ere  all  its  glories  stand  reveal'd 
To  our  admiring  eyes. 


4  Ye  wheels  of  nature,  speed  your  course, 
Ye  mortal  powers,  decay  ; 
Fast  as  ye  bring  the  night  of  death, 
Ye  brino-  eternal  dav. 


Hymn  249.   L.  M.   Proud,  ^ 

Wells,  Elfingham. 
Marriage. 

ITH  cheerful  voices  rise  and  sing 
The  praises  of  our  God  and  King  ; 
For  he  alone  can  minds  unite. 
And  bless  with  conjugal  delight. 

2  This  wedded  pair,  O  Lord,  inspire 
With  heavenly  love,  that  sacred  fire  ; 
From  this  blest  moment  may  they  prove 
The  bliss  divine  of  marriage  love. 

3  O  may  they  both  increasing  find 
Substantial  pleasures  of  the  mind; 
Happy  together  may  they  be, 
And  both  united.  Lord,  to  thee. 

4  So  may  they  live  as  truly  one  ; 

And  when  their  work  on  earth  is  done, 
Rise,  hand  in  hand,  to  heaven,  and  share 
The  joys  of  love  forever  there ! 


i}l^O  Hymn  250.   L.  M.   JVewton,  ^ 

Shoel,  Wells,  Brighton. 
j3  welcome  to  Christian  friends. — .^t  meeting. 

KINDRED  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake, 
A  hearty  welcome  here  receive  : 
May  we  together  now  partake 
The  joys  which  only  he  can  give. 

2  To  you  and  us  by  grace  'tis  given 

To  know  the  Saviour's  precious  name  : 
And  shortly  we  shall  meet  in  heaven, 
Our  hope,  our  way,  our  end  the  same. 

3  May  he,  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet, 
Send  his  good  Spirit  from  above. 
Make  our  communications  sweet. 
And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love. 

4  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 
When  Christians  see  each  other  thus  , 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him. 

Who  liv'd,  and  died,  and  reigns  for  us. 

5  We'll  talk  of  all  he  did  and  said, 
And  suffer'd  for  us  here  below ; 
The  path  he  mark'd  for  us  to  tread, 
And  what  he's  doing  for  us  now. 

6  Thus,  as  the  moments  pass  away. 
We'll  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore  , 
And  hasten  on  the  glorious  day, 
When  we  shall  meet,  to  part  no  more. 

5 


251 


Hymn  251.  7's. 

Ilotluim,  Nuremburg. 
Jit  parting. 

OR  a  season  call'd  to  part. 
Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 


252,  253 


YOUTH  AND  OLD  AGE. 


254,  255 


2 Jesus,  hear  our  humble  prayer; 
Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep, 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
vVll  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  In  thy  strength  may  we  be  strong. 

Sweeten  every  cross  and  pain ; 
Give  us,  if  we  live,  ere  long. 
In  thy  peace  to  meet  again. 

4  Then  if  thou  thy  help  afford, 

Ebenezers  shall  be  rear'd; 
And  our  souls  shall  praise  the  Lord, 
Who  our  poor  petitions  heard. 

YOUTH  AND  OLD  AGE. 
2  59  Hymn  252.  L.  M.  S.  StcnnetL  b 

/^tJ/<m/  Brighton,  Brentford. 

Early  pietij. 
OWsoft  the  words  my  Saviour  speaks! 
How  kind  the  promises  he  makes! 
A  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks. 
Nor  will  he  quench  the  smoking  flax. 

2  When  piety,  in  early  minds. 
Like  tender  buds  beo-ins  to  shoot, 

He  guards  the  plants  from  threatening 
And  ripens  blossoms  into  fruit,  [winds, 

3  With  humble  souls  he  bears  a  part 
In  all  the  sorrows  they  endure  : 
Tender  and  gracious  is  his  heart ; 
His  promise  is  forever  sure. 

4 He  sees. the  struggles  that  prevail 
Between  the  powers  of  grace  and  sin ; 
He  kindly  listens,  while  they  tell 
The  bitter  pangs  they  feel  within. 

5  Though,  press'd  with  fears  on  every  side, 
They  know  not  how  the  strife  may  end, 
Yet  he  will  soon  the  cause  decide, 
And  judgment  unto  victory  send. 

QAjq  Hymn  253.  CM.  Doddridge.  ^ 

^Ut9       Mear,  Canterbury,  Litchfield. 

The  encouragement  young  persons  have  to  seek  Christ. 

7E  hearts,  with  youtliful  vigour  warm. 
In  smiling  crowds  draw  near. 
And  turn  from  every  mortal  charm, 
A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear. 

2  He,  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high. 
Stoops  to  converse  with  you  ; 
And  lays  his  radiant  glories  by. 
Your  friendship  to  pursue. 

3 '  The  soul  that  longs  to  see  my  face 
'  Is  sure  my  love  to  gain ; 
*  And  those  that  early  seek  my  grace 
'Shall  never  seek  in  vain.' 

4  What  object,  Lord,  my  soul  should  move, 

If  once  compared  with  thee? 
Wliat  Veauty  should  command  my  love, 
Like  what  in  Christ  I  see  ? 
22* 


5  Away,  ye  false,  delusive  toys, 
Vain  tempters  of  the  mind ! 
'Ti^  here  I  fix  my  lasting  choice  ; 
For  here  true  bliss  I  tind. 


254 


Hymn  254.   L.  M.    Watts.  # 

Medvvay,  Hague. 
j1  lovely  youth  falling  short  of  heaven. 

UST  all  the  charms  of  nature,  then. 
So  hopeless  to  salvation  prove  ? 
Can  hell  demand,  can  heaven  condemn 
The  man  whom  J  esus  deifjns  to  love  ? — 

2  The  man  who  sought  the  ways  of  truth, 
Paid  friends  and  neighbours  all  their  due  ; 
A  modest,  sober,  lovely  youth. 

Who  thought  he  wanted  nothing  new  !^ 

3  But  mark  the  change :  Thus  spake  the 

Lord, 

*  Come,  part  with  earth  for  heaven  to- 


ay 


.9 


The  youth,  astonish'd  at  the  word, 
In  silent  sadness  went  his  way. 

4  Poor  virtues,  that  he  boasted  so. 
This  test  unable  to  endure  ; 

Let  Christ,  and  grace,  and  glory  go, 
To  make  his  land  and  money  sure. 

5  Ah,  foolish  choice  of  treasures  here 
Ah,  fatal  love  of  tempting  gold! 
Must  this  base  world  be  bought  so  deal 
And  life  and  heaven  so  cheaply  sold  ? 

6  In  vain  the  charms  of  nature  shine, 
If  this  vile  passion  governs  me  ; 
Transform  my  soul,  O  love  divine ! 
And  make  me  part  with  all  for  thee. 

HymxN  255.  C.  M.  WaUs.  #  or  b 

Arlington,  Barby,  Medfield. 
j1  hopeful  youth  falling  short  of  heaven. 

^glHUS  far  'tis  well :  you  read,  you  pray, 

You  hear  God's  holy  word. 
You  hearken  what  your  parents  say, 
And  learn  to  serve  the  Lord. 

2  Your  friends  are  pleas'd  to  see  your  ways. 

Your  practice  they  approve  ; 
Jesus  himself  would  give  you  praise, 
And  look  with  eyes  of  love. 

3Biit  if  you  quit  the  paths  of  truth, 
To  follow  foolish  fires, 
And  give  a  loose  to  giddy  youth, 
With  all  its  wild  desires  ; 

4  If  you  will  let  your  Saviour  go, 

To  hold  your  riches  fast ; 
Or  hunt  for  empty  joys  below ; 
You'll  lose  your  neaven  at  last. 

5  The  rich  young  man  whom  Jesus  loveu 

Should  warn  you  to  forbear ; 
His  love  of  earthly  treasures  pr^Jved 
A  fatal  golden  snare. 


^56,  257 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 


2- 


58,  259 


6  See,  gracious  God,  dear  Saviour,  see 
How  youth  is  prone  to  fall; 
Teach  them  to  part  with  all  for  thee. 
And  love  thee  more  than  all. 

0        Hymn  256.    S,  M.   FaivcelL  ^ 

Watchman,  raddington. 
Hoio  shall  a  young  man  cleanse  his  wa7j7 

ITH  humble  heart  and  tongue. 
My  God,  to  thee  I  pray ; 
O  make  me  learn,  while  I  am  young. 
How  I  may  cleanse  my  way. 

2    Now  in  my  early  days. 

Teach  me  thy  Avill  to  know : 
O  God,  thy  sanctifying  grace 
Betimes  on  me  bestow. 

«i   Make  an  unguarded  youth 
The  object  of  thy  care  ; 
Help  me  to  choose  the  way  of  truth. 
And  fly  from  every  snare. 

4  O  let  the  word  of  grace 

My  warmest  thoughts  employ  ; 
Be  this,  through  all  my  following  days. 
My  treasure  and  my  joy. 

5  To  what  thy  laws  impart 
Be  my  whole  soul  inclined  ; 

O  let  them  dwell  within  my  heart, 
And  sanctify  my  mind. 

6  May  thy  young  servant  learn 
By  these  to  cleanse  his  way ; 

And  may  I  here  the  path  discern 
That  leads  to  endless  day. 

2  57  Hymn  257.    C.  M.    Cowper.  ^ 

*  Barby,  York,  Lanesboro'. 

Young  persons  entreated. 

BESTOW,  dear  Lord,  upon  our  youth. 
The  gift  of  saving  grace  ; 
And  let  the  seed  of  sacred  truth 
Fall  in  a  fruitful  place. 

2  Grace  is  a  plant,  where'er  it  grows, 
Of  pure  and  heavenly  root; 
But  fairest  in  the  youngest  shows, 
And  yields  the  sweetest  fruit. 

3 Ye  careless  ones,  O  hear  betimes 
The  voice  of  sovereign  love ! 
Your  youth  is  stain'd  with  many  crimes, 
But  mercy  reigns  above. 

ITrue,  you  are  young,  but  there's  a 
Within  the  youngest  breast,  [stone 
Or  half  the  crimes  which  you  have  done, 
W ould  rob  you  of  your  rest. 

For  you  the  public  prayer  is  made  ; 

O  !  join  the  public  prayer ! 
For  you  the  secret  tear  is  shed  ; 

O!  shed  yourselves  a  tear. 


6  We  pray  that  you  may  early  prove, 
The  Spirit's  power  to  teach ; 
You  cannot  be  too  young  to  love 
That  Jesus  whom  we  preach.  ^ 

Hymn  258.   C.  M.  fc» 

Bangor,  Wantage,  York. 
Old  age  approaching ;  or,  man  frail  and  mortal.  , 

ETERNAL  God,  enthroned  on  highi 
Whom  angel  hosts  adore  ; 
Who  yet  to  suppliant  dust  art  nigh ; 
TJiy  presence  I  implore. 

2  O  guide  me  down  the  steep  of  age, 

And  keep  my  passions  cool: 
Teach  me  to  scan  the  sacred  pa^e, 
And  practise  every  rule. 

3  My  flying  years  time  urges  on ; 

What's  human  must  decay ; 
My  friends,  my  young  companions  gone, 
Can  I  expect  to  stay  ? 

4  Can  I  exemption  plead,  when  death 

Projects  his  awful  dart ! 
Canmed'cines  then  prolong  my  breath, 
Or  virtue  shield  my  heart? 

5  Ah  !  no — then  smooth  the  mortal  hour, 

On  thee  my  hope  depends: 
Support  me  with  almighty  power, 
While  dust  to  dust  descends. 

50  Hymn  259.  C.  M.  Strapham,  ^ 

*  "  York,  Abridge,  Litclifield. 

Su7iday  School. 

LEST  is  the  man  whose  heart  ex 
At  melting  pity's  call,  [pands 
And  the  rich  blessings  of  whose  hands 
Like  heavenly  manna  fall. 

2  Mercy,  descending  from  above. 

In  softest  accents  pleads  ; 
O  may  each  tender  bosom  move, 
When  mercy  intercedes  ! 

3  Be  ours  the  bliss,  in  wisdom's  way 

To  guide  untutor'd  youth. 
And  lead  the  mind  that  went  astray, 
To  virtue  and  to  truth. 

4  Children  our  kind  protection  claim, 

And  God  will  well  approve. 
When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name. 
And  their  Creator  love. 

5  Delightful  work!  young  souls  to  wdn, 

And  turn  the  rising  race 
From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin. 
To  seek  redeeming  grace. 

6  Almighty  God !  thy  influence  shed 

To  aid  this  good  design : 
The  honours  of  thy  name  be  spread 
And  all  the  glory  thine. 


260,  261,  262 


FAST  AND  THANKSGIVING. 


263,  264 


2 


Hymn  260.   L.  M.    Watts.  ^ 

Portugal,  Shoe!,  Med  way. 
Lord-s  day  evening. 

LORDrhow  delightful  'tis  to  see 
A  whole  assembly  worship  thee! 
At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  pray  ; 
They  hear  of  heaven,  and  learn  the  way. 

2  I  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go  ; 
'Tis  like  a  little  heaven  below : 

Not  all  that  hell  or  sin  can  say 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  day. 

3  O  write  upon  my  memory,  Lord, 
The  texts  and  doctrine  of  thy  word ; 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more, 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 

4  With  thoughts  of  Christ,  and  things 

divine. 

Fill  up  this  foolish  heart  of  mine  ;. 
That,  hoping  pardon  through  his  blood, 
I  may  lie  down  and  v/ake  with  God. 

Hymn  261.    C.  M.    Cowper,  ^ 

York,  St.  Ann's,  Medvvay. 
Sunday  School. 

EAR,  Lord,  the  song  of  praise  and 
prayer, 

In  heaven  thy  dwelling  place, 
From  infants  made  the  public  care, 
And  taught  to  seek  thy  face. 

2  Thanks  for  thy  word  and  for  thy  day, 

And  grant  us,  we  implore, 
Never  to  waste  in  sinful  play 
Thy  holy  Sabbaths  more. 

3  Thanks  that  we  hear  —  but  O  impart 

To  each,  desires"^  sincere. 
That  we  may  listen  with  our  heart. 
And  learn  as  well  as  hear. 

4  For  if  vain  thoughts  the  minds  engage 

Of  older  far  than  we. 
What  hope  that  at  our  heedless  age. 
Our  minds  should  e'er  be  free  ? 

5  Much  hope,  if  thou  our  spirits  take 

Under  thy  gracious  sway. 
Who  canst  the  wisest  wiser  make, 
And  babes  as  wise  as  they. 

6  Wisdom  and  bliss  thy  word  bestows, 

A  sun  that  ne'er  declines. 
And  be  thy  mercies  shower'd  on  those, 
Who  placed  us  where  it  shines. 

OaO    Hymn  262.    C.  M.   Steele,  b 

'^^^  Bangor,  York. 

Public  Fast. 

^EE,  gracious  God,  before  thy  throne, 
^  Thy  mourning,  people  bend ! 
'Tis  on  thy  sovereign  grace  alone 
Our  humble  hopes  depend. 


2  Tremendous  judgments  from  thy  hand 

Thy  dreadful  power  display  ; 
Yet  mercy  spares  this  guilty  land, 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 

3  How  changed,  alas  !  are  truths  divino, 

For  error,  guilt,  and  shame  ! 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
DisD-race  the  Christian  name. 

4  O  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 

By  thy  resistless  grace  ; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word, 
And  humbly  seek  thy  face. 

5  Then,  should  insulting  foes  invade. 

We  shall  not  sink  m  fear; 
Secure  of  never-failing  aid. 
When  God,  our  God,  is  neaj^ 


Hymn  263.   CM.    ^S*  .  b 

/^ixytp  Abridge,  Dediiam. 

hymn  for  a  Fast  Day. 

HEN  Abrah'm,  full  of  sacred  awe, 
Before  Jehovah  stood, 
And,  with  an  humble,  fervent  prayer, 
For  guilty  Sodom  sued ; 

2  With  what  success,  what  wondrous 

Was  his  petition  crown'd  !  [grace, 
The  Lord  would  spare,  if  in  the  place 
Ten  righteous  men  were  found. 

3  And  could  a  single  holy  soul 

So  rich  a  boon  obtain  ? 
Great  God,  and  shall  a  nation  cry. 
And  plead  with  thee  in  vain? 

4  Our  country,  guilty  as  she  is, 

Her  numerous  saints  can  boast, 
And  now  their  fervent  prayers  ascend; 
And  can  those  prayers  be  lost? 

5  Are  not  the  righteous  dear  to  thee. 

Now  as  in  ancient  times? 
Or  does  this  sinful  land  exceed 
Gomorrah  in  its  crimes  ? 

6  Still  are  we  thine,  we  bear  thy  name. 

Here  yet  is  thine  abode  ; 
Long  has  thy  presence  blest  our  land, 
Forsake  us  not,  O  God. 

2f}4.  Hymn  264.  L.  M.  Pres.  Davies.  b 

A^\J^         Armley,  Putney,  Maiden. 

JVational  judgments  deprecated,  and  national  mercies 
pleaded  for. 

HILE  o'er  our  guilty  land,  O  Lord, 
We  view  the  terrors  of  thy  sword, 
O  !  whither  shall  the  helpless  fly ; 
To  whom  but  thee  direct  their  cry  ? 
2  The  helpless  sinner's  cries  and  tears 
Are  grown  familiar  to  thine  ears ; 
Oft  has  thy  mercy  sent  relief, 
When  all  was  fear  and  hopeless  grief 


265,  266 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 


267,  26H 


3  On  thee,  our  guardian  God,  we  call, 
Before  thy  throne  of  grace  we  fall ; 
And  is  there  no  deliverance  there, 
And  must  we  perish  in  despair  ? 

4  See,  we  repent,  we  weep,  we  mourn, 
To  our  forsaken  God  we  turn  ; 

O  spare  our  guilty  country,  spare 

The  church  which  thou  hast  planted  here, 

5  We  plead  thy  grace,  indulgent  God  ; 
We  plead  thy  Son's  atoning  blood  ; 
We  plead  thy  gracious  promises  ; 
And  are  they  unavailing  pleas  ? 

6  These  pleas,  presented  at  thy  throne. 
Have  brought  ten  thousand  blessings  down 
On  guilty  lands  in  helpless  wo ; 

Let  tJliem  prevail  to  save  us  too. 

Qft  IK  Hymn  265.  L.  M.  Doddridge.  [> 

Bath,  Denton. 
Public  Fast. 

O RIGHTEOUS  God,  thou  Judge  su- 
preme. 

We  tremble  at  thy  dreadful  name  ; 
And  all  our  crying  guilt  we  own. 
In  dust  and  tears  before  thy  throne. 

2  So  manifold  our  crimes  have  been. 
Such  crimson  tincture  dyes  our  sin. 
That  could  we  all  its  horrors  know, 
Our  streaming  eyes  with  blood  might 

flo)v. 

3  Estranged  from  reverential  awe. 
We  trample  on  thy  sacred  Jaw: 
And  tho'  such  wonders  grace  has  done. 
Anew  we  crucify  thy  Son. 

4  Justly  might  this  polluted  land 
Prove  all  the  vengeance  of  thy  hand ; 
And  bathed  in  heaven,  thy  sword  might 

come. 

To  drink  our  blood,  and  seal  our  doom. 

5  Yet  hast  thou  not  a  remnant  here, 
Whose  souls  are  fill'd  with  pious  fear  ? 
O  bring  thy  wonted  mercy  nigh. 
While  prostrate  at  thy  feet  they  lie. 

6  Behold  their  tears,  attend  their  moan. 
Nor  turn  away  their  secret  groan : 
With  these  we  join  our  humble  prayer ; 
Our  nation  shield,  our  country  spare. 


266 


Hymn  266.   L.  M.  :^ 

Psalm  97th,  Lowell. 
Prayer  for  the  President^  Congress,  Magistrates,  8fc. 

^  REAT  Lord  of  all,  thy  matchless 
power, 

Archangels  in  the  heavens  adore ; 
With  them  our  Sovereign  thee  we  own, 
And  bow  the  knee  before  thy  throne. 


2  Let  dove-eyed  peace,  with  odour'd  wino-, 
On  us  her  grateful  blessings  fling. 
Freedom  spread  beauteous  asj^he  morn, 
And  plenty  fill  her  ample  horn. 

3  Pour  on  our  Chief  thy  mercies  down. 
His  days  with  heavenly  wisdom  crown  ; 
Dispose  his  heart,  where'er  he  goes, 

'  To  launch  the  stream  that  duty  shows.' 

4  Over  our  Capitol  diffuse, 

From  hills  divine,  thy  welcome  dews  ; 
While  Congress,  in  one  patriot  band. 
Prove  the  firm  fortress  of  our  land. 

5  Our  magistrates  with  grace  sustain, 
Nor  let  them  bear  the  sword  in  vain , 
Long  as  they  fill  their  awful  seat. 
Be  vice  seen  dying  at  their  feet. 

6  Forever  from  the  western  sky 
Bid  thie  *  destroying  angel '  fly ! 
With  grateful  songs  our  hearts  inspire, 
And  round  us  blaze,  a  wall  of  fire. 


267 


Hymn  267,   L.  M. 

Antigua,  Shoel,  Rothwell. 
Praise  for  national  peace. 

GREAT  Ruler  of  the  earth  and  skies, 
A  word  of  thy  Almighty  breath 
Can  sink  the  world,  or  bid  it  rise ; 
Thy  smile  is  life,  thy  frown  is  death. 

2  When  angry  nations  rush  to  arms. 
And  rage,  and  noise,  and  tumult  reign, 
And  war  resounds  its  dire  alarms. 
And  slaughter  dyes  the  hostile  plain ; 

3  Thy  sovereign  eye  looks  calmly  down, 
And  marks  their  course,  and  bounds 

their  power ; 
Thy  word  the  angry  nations  own. 
And  noise  and  war  are  heard  no  more. 

4  Then  peace  returns  with  balmy  wing  ; 
Reviving  commerce  spreads  her  sails  ; 
The  fields  are  green,  and  plenty  sings 
Responsive  o'er  the  hills  and  vales. 

5  Thou  good,  and  wise,  and  righteous  Lord, 
All  move  subservient  to  thy  will ; 
Both  peace  and  war  await  thy  word, 
And  thy  sublime  decrees  fulfil. 

6  To  thee  we  pay  our  grateful  songs. 
Thy  kind  protection  still  implore  ; 

O  may  our  hearts,  and  lives  and  tongues 
Confess  thy  goodness,  and  adore. 


268 


Hymn  268.   C.  M. 

Cambridge,  Irish,  Warsaw. 

Thanks  (riving  for  victory  over  our  enemies. 


nno  thee,  who  reign'st  supreme  above, 

And  reign'st  supreme  below, 
Thou  God  of  wisdom,  power,  and  love^ 
We  our  successes  owe. 


2Gy,  270 


SICKNESS  AND  RECOVERY. 


271,  272 


2  The  thundering  horse,  the  martial  band, 

Without  thine  aid  were  vain ; 
And  victory  flies  at  thy  command, 
To  crown  the  bright  campaign. 

3  Thy  mighty  arm,  unseen,  was  nigh, 

When  we  our  foes  assail'd ; 
'Tis  thou  hast  raised  our  honours  high. 
And  o'er  their  hosts  prevail'd. 

4  To  our  young  race  will  we  proclaim 

The  mercies  God  has  shown, 
That  they  may  learii  to  bless  his  name, 
And  choose  him  for  their  own. 

5  Thus,  while  we  sleep  in  silent  dust. 

When  threatening  dangers  come  ; 
Their  fathers'  God  shall  be  their  trust. 
Their  refuge,  and  their  home. 

9(?q  Hymn  269.   L.  P.  M.  Kippis.  ^ 

d<n>\J€7  Nevvcaurt,  Brooklyn. 

Thanksgiving  for  national  prosperity. 

OW  rich  thy  gifts,  Almighty  King ! 
From  thee  our  public  blessings 
spring : 

The  extended  trade,  the  fruitful  skies, 
The  treasures  liberty  bestows, 
The  eternal  joys  the  gospel  shows, 

All  from  thy  boundless  goodness  rise. 

2  Here  commerce  spreads  the  wealthy  store, 
Which  pours  from  every  foreign  shore. 

Science  and  art  their  charms  display ; 
Religion  teaches  us  to  raise 
Our  voices  to  our  Maker's  praise. 

As  truth  and  conscience  point  the  way. 

3  Witli  grateful  hearts,  with  joyful  tongues. 
To  God  we  raise  united  songs, 

Here  still  may  God  in  mercy  reign  ; 
Crown  our  just  counsels  with  success, 
With  peace  and  joy  our  borders  bless, 

And  all  our  sacred  rights  maintain. 


270 


Hymn  270.   C.  M.    Watts,  b 

Bangor,  W^antage,  Dedliam. 
Complaint  and  hope  under  great  pain. 

LORD,  I  am  pain'd ;  but  I  resign 
My  body  to  thy  will ; 
'Tis  grace,  'tis  wisdom  all  divine, 
Appoints  the  pains  I  feel. 

2  Dark  are  the  ways  of  Providence, 

While  they  who  love  thee  groan : 
T'ay  reasons  lie  ctnceal'd  from  sense. 
Mysterious  and  unknown. 

3  Yet  nature  may  have  leave  to  speak. 

And  plead  before  her  God, 
Lest  th'  o'er-burden'd  heart  should  break 
Beneath  thine  heavy  rod. 

4  These  mournful  groans  and  flowing  tears 

Give  my  poor  spirit  ease ; 


While  every  groan  my  Father  hears, 
And  every  tear  he  sees. 

5  Is  not  some  smiling  hour  at  hand, 
With  peace  upon  its  wings  ? 
Give  it,  O  God,  thy  swift  command, 
With  all  the  joys  it  brings. 


971  Hymn  271.    L.  M.    Cowper.  [? 

^  *         Bath,  Uxbridge,  Old  Hundred. 

Jlffiictions  sanctified  by  the  word, 

HOW  I  love  thy  holy  word. 
Thy  gracious  covenant,  O  Lord  ! 
It  guides  me  in  the  peaceful  way  ; 
I  think  upon  it  all  the  day. 

2  What  are  the  mines  of  shining  wealth  ? 
The  strength  of  youth,  the  bloom  of 

health  ?— 
What  are  all  joys,  compared  with  those, 
Thine  everlasting  word  bestows  ? 

3  Long  unafliicted,  undismay'd. 

In  pleasure's  path,  secure  I  stray'd : 
Thou  mad'st  me  feel  thy  chast'ning  rod. 
And  straight  I  turn'd  unto  my  God. 

4  What  though  it  pierced  my  fainting  heart, 
I  bless  thine  hand  that  caus'd  the  smart. 
It  taught  my  tears  awhile  to  flow  ; 
But  saved  me  from  eternal  wo. 

5  O  !  hadst  thou  left  me  unchastised, 
Thy  precept  I  had  still  despised  ; 
And  still  the  snare  in  secret  laid, 
Had  my  unwary  feet  betray'd. 

6 1  love  thee,  therefore,  O  my  God, 
And  breathe  tow'rds  heaven,  thy  bright 
abode  ; 

Where,  in  thy  presence  fully  blest, 
Thy  chosen  saints  forever  rest. 

Hymn  272.    C.  M.    Steele.  b 

A/  (I  York,  Bangor,  Dedhara. 

Desiring  the  presence  of  God  in  affliction 

rilHOU  only  centre  of  my  rest. 
Look  down  with  pitying  eye. 
While  with  protracted  pain  opprest, 
I  breathe  the  plaintive  sigh. 

2  Thy  gracious  presence,  O  my  God, 

My  every  wish  contains  ; 
With  this,  beneath  aflliction's  load, 
M}»  heart  no  more  complains. 

3  This  can  my  every  care  control, 

Gild  each  dark  scene  with  light. 
This  is  the  sun-shine  of  the  soul, 
Without  it,  all  is  night. 

4  My  Lord,  my  life,  O  cheer  my  heart 

With  thy  reviving  ray, 
And  bid  these  mournful  shades  depart; 
And  bring  the  dawn  of  day. 


273,  274,  275 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 


276,  277 


07Q  Hymn  273.   C.  M.    Cowper.  t> 

*  Bangor,  Windsor,  York. 

The  instability  of  worldly  cvjoymenU. 

THE  evils  that  beset  our  path, 
Who  can  prevent  or  cure  ? 
We  stand  upon  the  brink  of  death, 
When  most  we  seem  secure. 

2  If  we  to-day  sweet  peace  possess. 

It  soon  may  be  withdrawn ; 
Some  change  may  plunge  us  in  distress 
Before  to-morrow's"  dawn. 

3  Disease  and  pain  invade  our  health, 

And  find  an  easy  prey ; 
And  oft,  when  least  expected,  wealth 
Takes  wings  and  flies  away. 

4  The  grounds  from  which  we  look  for  fruit, 

Produce  us  often  pain ; 
A  worm  unseen  attacks  the  root. 
And  all  our  hopes  are  vain. 

5  Since  sin  has  fill'd  the  earth  with  wo, 

And  creatures  fade  and  die, 
Lord,  wean  our  hearts  from  things  below, 
And  fix  our  hopes  on  high. 

274  Hymn  274.  L.  M.  Cowper.  t>  or^ 

^  *^  Stonefield,  Upton. 

Calling  upon  Christ  in,  temptation  and  affliction. 

THE  billows  swell,  the  winds  are  high, 
Clouds  overcast  my  wintry  sky  ; 
Out  of  the  depths  to  tliee  I  call ; 
My  fears  are  great,  my  stength  is  small. 

2  O  Lord,  the  pilot's  part  perform, 
And  guide  and  guard  me  through  the 

storm ! 

Defend  me  from  each  threatening  ill, 
Control  the  waves,  say,  'Peace-— 136 
still!' 

3  Amidst  the  roaring  of  the  sea. 

My  soul  still  hangs  her  hopes  on  thee  ; 
Thy  constant  love,  thy  faithful  care 
Is  all  that  saves  me  from  despair. 

4  Dangers  of  every  shape  and  name 
Attend  the  followers  of  the  Lamb, 
Who  leave  the  world's  deceitful  shore. 
And  leave  it  to  return  no  more. 

5  Tho'  tempest  toss'd,  and  half  a  wreck. 
My  Saviour  through  the  floods  I  seek  ! 
Let  neither  winds,  nor  stormy  rain 
Force  back  my  shatter'd  bark  agajin. 


07  ^  Hymn  275.  C.  M.  ueginhotham.  t>  ovi^ 

^  9  ^    -Windsor,  St.  Ann's,  Dedham. 

Comfort  in  sickness  and  death. 

^^HEN  sickness  shakes  the  languid 


W 


frame, 

Each  dazzling  pleasure  flies  ; 
Phantoms  of  bliss  no  more  obscure 
Our  long-deluded  eyes. 


2  Then  the  tremendous  arm  of  death 

Its  hated  sceptre  shows ; 
And  nature  faints  beneath  the  weight 
Of  complicated  woes. 

3  The  tottering  frame  of  mortal  life 

Shall  crumble  into  dust ; 
Nature  shall  faint — but  learn,  my  soul  I 
On  nature's  God  to  trust. 

4  The  man,  whose  pious  heart  is  fix'd 

On  his  all-gracious  God, 
In  every  frown  may  comfort  find, 
And  kiss  the  chastening  rod. 

5  Nor  him  shall  death  itself  alarm; 

On  heaven  his  soul  relies  ; 
With  joy  he  views  his  Maker's  love, 
And  with  composure  dies. 


07f?  Hymn  276.  C.  M.  Doddridge.  or:^ 
•  ^  York,  Dundee. 

Praise  for  recovery  from  sickness. 

SOVEREIGN  of  life,  I  own  thy  hand 
^  In  every  chastening  stroke ; 
And,  while  I  smart  beneath  thy  rod, 
Thy  presence  I  invoke. 

2  To  thee,  in  my  distress,  I  cried, 

And  thou  hast  bow'd  thine  ear; 
Thy  powerful  word  my  life  prolong'd, 
And  brought  salvation  near. 

3  Unfold,  ye  gates  of  righteousness, 

That,  with  the  pious  throng, 
I  may  record  my  solemn  vows, 
And  tune  my  grateful  song. 

4  Praise  to  the  Lord,  whose  gentle  hand, 

Renews  our  labouring  breath : 
Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  his  saints 
Triumphant  e'en  in  death. 


TIME  ANp  ETERNITY. 
277  Hymn  277.  C.  M.  Watts,  bor^ 

*  •       Barby,  St.  Ann's,  Wareham. 
The  tr%ie  improvement  of  life. 

4  ND  is  this  life  prolong'd  to  me  ? 

Are  days  and  seasons  given  .'^ 
O  let  me  then  prepare  to  be 
A  fitter  heir  of  heaven. 

2  In  vain  these  moments  shall  not  pass, 

These  golden  hours  be  gone : 
Lord,  I  accept  thine  oflTer'd  grace, 
I  boAv  before  thy  throne. 

3  Now  cleanse  my  sd¥il  from  every  sin 

By  my  Redeemer's  blood: 
Now  let  my  flesh  and  soul  begin 
The  honours  of  my  God. 

4  Let  me  no  more  my  soul  beguile 

With  sin's  deceitful  toys : 
Let  cheerful  hope,  increasing  still 
Approach  to  heavenly  joys. 


278,  279 


DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION.  280,  281,  282 


5  My  thankful  lips  shall  loud  proclaim 

The  wonders  of  thy  praise, 
And  spread  the  savour  of  thy  name, 
Where'er  I  spend  my  days. 

6  On  earth  let  my  example  shine, 

And  when  I  leave  this  state, 
JMay  heaven  receive  this  soul  of  mine 
To  bliss  supremely  great. 


97Q   Hymn  278.   L.  M.    Watts.  ^ 

^  '  ^         Luton,  V^ells,  Portugal. 

The  pi-ivileges  of  the  living-  above  the  dead. 

AWAKE,  my  zeal^^ awake,  my  love, 
To  serve  my  Saviour  here  below. 
In  works,  which  perfect  saints  above 
And  holy  angels  cannot  do. 

2  Awake,  my  charity,  to  feed 

The  hungry  soul,  and  clothe  the  poor  ; 
In  heaven  are  found  no  sons  of  need. 
There  all  these  duties  are  no  more. 

3  Subdue  thy  passions,  O  my  soul ! 
Maintain  the  fight,  thyi*work  pursue, 
Daily  thy  rising  sins  control, 

And  be  thy  victories  ever  new, 

4  The  land  of  triumph  lies  on  high, 
There  are  no  foes  t'  encounter  there  : 
Lord,  I  would  conquer  till  I  die, 
And  finish  all  the  glorious  war. 

5  Let  every  flying  hour  confess 

I  gain  thy  gospel  fresh  renown ; 
And  when  my  life  and  labours  cease. 
May  I  possess  the  promised  crown ! 

OnfO  Hymn  279.  L.  M.  Doddridge.  \^ov^ 

•  Angels'  Hymn,  Ellenthorpe. 

The  toisdom  of  redeeming  time. 

GOD  of  eternity,  from  thee 
Did  infant  time  his  being  draw  ; 
Moments,  and  days,  and  months,  and 
years, 

Revolve  by  thine  unvaried  law. 

2  Silent  and  slow  they  glide  away  ; 
Steady  and  strong  the  current  flows  ; 
Lost  in  eternity's  wide  sea — 

The  boundless  gulf  from  whence  it  rose. 

3  With  it,  the  thoughtless  sons  of  men 
Before  the  tapid  streams,  are  borne, 
On  to  the  everlasting  home, 
Whence  not  one  soul  can  e'er  return. 

■  4  Yet,  while  the  shore  on  either  side 
Presents  a  gaudy,  flattering  show, 
We  gaze,  in  fond  amazelifient  lost. 
Nor  think  to  what  a  world  we  go. 
5  Great  Source  of  wisdom  !  teach  my  heart 
To  know  the  price  of  every  hour  ; 
That  time  may  bear  me  on  to  joys 
Beyond  its  measure,  and  its  power. 


280 


DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION. 
Hymn  280.    CM.    Watts,  b 

Plympton,  Canterbury,  London. 

Death  and  eternity. 

ll/i'Y  thoughts,  that  often  mount  the 
skies. 

Go,  search  the  world  beneath, 
Where  nature  all  in  ruin  lies. 
And  owns  her  sovereign, — death. 

2  The  tyrant,  how  he  triumphs  here  I 

His  trophies  spread  around! 
And  heaps  of  dust  and  bones  appear 
Through  all  the  hollow  ground. 

3  But  where  the  souls,  those  deathless 

things. 

That  left  their  dying  clay  ? 
My  thoughts,  now  stretch  out  all  your 
And  trace  eternity.  [wings, 

4  O,  that  unfathomable  sea ! 

Those  deeps  without  a  shore. 
Where  living  waters  gently  play, 
Or  fiery  billows  roar! 

5  There  we  shall  swim  in  heavenly  bliss, 

Or  sink  in  flaming  waves  ; 
While  the  pale  carcass  breathless  lies 
Among  the  silent,  graves. 


281 


Hymn  281.   C.  M.    Watts.  t> 

Franklin,  York. 
Death  of  kindred  improved. 

UST  friends  and  kindred  drop  and 
die? 

And  helpers  be  withdrawn  ? 
While  sorrow  with  a  weeping  eye 
Counts  up  our  comforts  gone  ? 

2 Be  thou  our  comfort,  mighty  God! 
Our  helper  and  our  friend : 
Nor  leave  us  in  this  dangerous  road, 
Till  all  our  trials  end. 

3  0  may  our  feet  pursue  the  way 

Our  pious  fathers  led  ! 
With  love  and  holy  zeal  obey 
The  counsels  of  the  dead. 

4  Let  us  be  wean'd  from  all  below. 

Let  hope  our  grief  expel. 
While  death  invites  our  souls  to  go 
Where  our  best  kindred  dwell. 

OQO      Hymn  282.   S.  M. 

"^^"^  ^  Shirland,  Olmutz,  Dover. 

The  expiring'  saint. 

SEE  the  pleasant  bed 
Where  lies  the  dying  saint  ! 
Though  in  the  icy  arms  of  death. 
He  utters  no  complaint. 

2   His  aspect  is  serene  ; 
He  smiles  in  joyful  hope ; 
He  knows  that  arm  on  which  he  rests 
Is  an  unfailing  prop. 


283,  284 


DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION. 


285,  286 


3  He  lifts  his  eyes  in  love 
To  his  almighty  Friend, 

Whose  power  from  every  fear  secures. 
And  guards  him  to  the  end. 

4  He  speaks  of  dying  love. 
Which  his  kind  Lord  display'd, 

And  trusts,  though  conquer' d  now  by 
He  shall  like  him  be  made,  [death, 

5  He  knows  his  Saviour  died. 
And  from  the  dead  arose : 

He  looks  for  victory  o'er  the  grave, 
And  death,  the  last  of  foes. 

6  His  happy  soul  is  wash'd 
In  sin-atoning  blood : 

Exu.ting  in  eternal  love. 
He  wmgs  his  way  to  God. 


OQO  Hymn  283.   L.  M.  Fawcett.  b 

^^t9  Maiden,  Denton. 

Death  of  the  sinver  and  saint. 

'HAT  scenes  of  horror  and  of  dread 
Await  the  sinner's  dying  bed ! 
Death's  terrors  all  appear  in  sight, 
Presages  of  eternal  night ! 

2  His  sins  in  dreadful  order  rise. 
And  fill  his  soul  with  sad  surprise  ; 
Mount  Sinai's  thunders  stun  his  ears, 
And  not  one  ray  of  hope  appears. 

Tormenting  pangs  distract  his  breast ; 
Where'er  he  turns  he  find?  no  rest ; 
Death  strikes  the  blow — he  groans  and 
cries — 

And,  in  despair  and  horror — dies. 

4  Not  so  the  heir  of  heavenly  bliss : 
His  soul  is  fill'd  with  conscious  peace  ; 
A  steady  faith  subdues  his  fear ; 

He  sees  the  happy  Canaan  near. 

5  His  mind  is  tranquil  and  serene. 
No  terrors  in  his  looks  are  seen  ; 

His  Saviour's  smile  dispels  the  gloom. 
And  smooths  his  passage  to  the  tomb. 

6  Lord,  make  my  faith  and  love  sincere. 
My  judgment  sound,  my  conscience  clear ; 
And  when  the  toils  of  life  are  past. 
May  I  be  found  in  peace  at  last. 

OQA  Hymn  284.  C.  M.  Doddridge,  b 

^Ort         Canterbury,  St.  Ann's. 

On  the  death  of  children.  ^ 

XTE  mourning  saints,  whose  streaming 
tears 

Flow  o'er  your  children  dead, 
Say  not,  in  transports  of  despair, 
That  all  your  hopes  are  fled. 

2  While,  cleaving  to  that  darling  dust. 
In  fond  distress  ye  lie, 
Rise,  and,  with  joy  and  reverence,  view, 
A  heavenly  parent  nigh. 


3  '  I'll  give  the  mourner,'  saith  the  Lord, 

'  In  my  own  house  a  place : 
'  No  name  of  daughters  and  of  sons 
'  Could  yield  so  high  a  grace. 

4  *  Transient  and  vain  is  every  hope 

'  A  rising  race  can  give  ; 
'In  endless  honour  and  delight, 
^My  children  all  shall  live.' 

5  We  welcome,  Lord,  those  rising  tearSj 

Through  which  thy  face  we  see  ; 
And  bless  those  wounds,  which,  through 
our  hearts. 
Prepare  a  way^to  thee. 

QQ-iJ  Hymn  285.  CM.  Steele,  bor^ir 

^^'^  Litchfield,  York. 

Death  of  a  young  person. 

WHEN  blooming  youth  is  snatch'd 
away 

By  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay, 
Which  pity  must  demand. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

O  may  this  truth,  imprest 
With  awful  power — I  too  must  die — 
Sink  deep  in  every  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  engage  no  more : 

Behold  the  gaping  torob  ! 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour! 
To-morrow  death  may  come. 

4  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene 

May  every  heart  obey ; 
Nor  be  the  heavenly  warning  vain, 
Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray. 

5  O  let  us  fly,  to  Jesus  fly. 

Whose  powerful  arm  can  save ; 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high, 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 


OQfy  Hymn  286.  C.  M.  Doddridge.  \)or^ 

^iD\J      Plympton,  York,  Haarlem. 

Death  of  a  Minister. 

NOW  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive, 
And  all  our  tears  be  dry  ; 
Why  should  those  eyes  be  drown'd  m  grief 
Which  view  a  Saviour  nigh  ? 

2  What  tho'  the  arm  of  conquering  death 

Does  God's  own  house  Invade  ? 
What  though  the  prophet,  and  the  priest^ 
Be  number'd  with  the  dead  ? — 

3  Though  earthly  shepherds  dwell  in  dust, 

The  aged  and  the  young — 
The  watchful  eye  in  darkness  closed. 

And  mute  the  instructive  tongue  ; — 
4Th'  eternal  Shepherd  still  survives, 

New  comfort  to  impart; 
His  eye  still  guides  us,  and  his  voice 

Still  animates  our  heart. 


V.:* 


^7,  288 


DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION. 


289,  290,  291 


5  *  Lo,  I  am  with  you,'  saith  the  Lord,  | 
'  My  church  shall  safe  abide  ; 
*  For  I  will  ne'er  forsake  my  own, 
'  Whose  souls  in  me  confide.' 

G  Through  every  scene  of  life  and  death. 
This  promise  is  our  trust ; 
And  this  shall  be  our  children's  song, 
Wheft  we  are  cold  in  dust 

OQ7'   Hymn  287.    L.  M.    TFcUts,  b 

•  Bath,  Arinley,  Putney. 

On  the  death  of  friends. 

FAREWELL,  dear  friend,  a  short 
farewell. 
Till  we  shall  meet  again  above, 
Where  endless  joys  and  pleasures  dwell. 
And  trees  of  life  bear  fruits  of  love. 

2  There  glory  sits  on  every  face, 
There  friendship  smiles  in  every  eye, 
There  shall  our  tongues  relate  the  grace 
That  led  us  homeward  to  the  sky. 

3  O'er  all  the  names  of  Christ  our  King 
Shall  our  harmonious  voices  rove ; 
Our  harps  shall  sound  from  every  string 
The  wonders  of  his  bleeding  love. 

4  How  long  must  we  lie  lingering  here, 
While  saints  around  us  take  their  flight ; 
Smiling  they  quit  this  dusky  sphere. 
And  mount  the  hills  of  heavenly  light. 

5  Come,  sovereign  Lord,  dear  Saviour, 

come ; 

Remove  these  separating  days ; 
Send  thy  bright  wheels  to  fetch  us  home  ; 
That  golden  hour,  how  long  it  stays  ! 


OQQ  Hymn  288.  8.  7.  4.  Robinson.  ^ 

Tamworth,  Greenville. 
The  grave  ;  or,  Christ  a  guide  through  death  Vo  glory, 

GUIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah ! 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  ; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty. 

Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand: 
Bread  of  heaven. 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  thou  the  crystal  fountain. 

Whence  the*healing  streams  do  flow : 
Let  the  fiery  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through: 
Strong  Deliverer, 

Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  ; 
Death  of  deaths,  and  hell's  destruction. 

Land  nie  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 
Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee,  * 


2.? 


289 


Hymn  289.   L.  M.    Waits,  b 

Putney,  Armley,  Hebron. 
A  funeral  hymn. 

UNVEIL  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb, 
Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust , 
And  give  these  sacred  relics  room, 
To  seek  a  slumber  in  the  dust. 

2  Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear 
Invade  thy  bounds.  No  mortal  woes 
Can  reacn  the  peaceful  sleeper  here, 
While  angels  watch  the  soft  repose. 

3  So  Jesus  slept ; — God's  dying  Son 
Pass'd  thro'  the  grave,  and  blest  the  bed. 
Rest  here,  blest  saint,  till  from  his  throne 
The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  sha^ie 

4  Break  from  his  throne,  illustrious  morn ; 
Attend,  O  earth  !  his  sovereign  word ; 
Restore  thy  trust,  —  a  glorious  form,  — 
Call'd  to  ascend,  and  meet  the  Lord, 

OQO   Hymn  290.    CM.    IVaits.  b 

Abridge,  Dediiam. 
The  welcome  messenger. 

LORD,  when  we  see  a  saint  of  thine 
Lie  gasping  out  his  breath. 
With  longing  eyes  and  looks  divine, 
Smiling  and  pleased  in  death ; 

2  How  we  could  e'en  contend  to  lay 

Our  limbs  upon  that  bed! 
We  ask  thine  envoy  to  convey 
Our  spirits  in  his  stead. 

3  Our  souls  are  rising  on  the  wing. 

To  venture  in  his  place ! 
For  when  grim  death  has  lost  his  sting 
He  has  an  angel's  face. 

4 Jesus,  then  purge  my  crimes  away; 
'Tis  guilt  creates  my  fears, 
'Tis  guilt  gives  death  his  fierce  array, 
And  all  the  arms  he  bears. 


291 


Hymn  291.   L.  M.  Watts. 

Leeds,  Portugal,  Uxbridge. 
Absent  from  the  body  and  present  with  the  Lord, 

ABSENT  from  flesh !  O  blissful  tho't, 
What  unknown  joys  this  moment 
brings. 

Freed  from  the  mischiefs  sin  has  brought, 
From  pains  and  fears  and  all  their 
springs. 

2  Absent  from  flesh !  illustrious  day  ! 
Surprising  scene  I  triumphant  stroke, 
That  rends  the  prison  of  my  clay, 
And  I  can  feel  my  fetters  broke. 

3  Absent  from  flesh !  then  rise,  my  soul, 
Where  feet  nor  wings  could  ever  climb. 
Beyond  the  heavens,  where  planets  roll, 
MeasurinPT  the  cares  and  joys  of  time 


292,  293,  294 


DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION. 


295,  29b 


4  I  go  where  God  and  glory  shine, 
His  presence  makes  eternal  day, 
My  all  that's  mortal  I  resign, 
For  angels  wait  and  point  my  way. 

oq2   HymxN  292.      .  M.    Watts,  ^ 

^tij^f        Parma,  Irish,  Marlow. 

The  presence  of  God  worth  dying  for, 

LORD,  'tis  an  infinite  delight 
To  see  thy  lovely  face, 
To  dwell  whole  ages  in  thy  sight, 
And  feel  thy  vital  rays. 

2  This  Gabriel  knows,  and  sings  thy  name 

With  rapture  on  his  tongue  ; 
Moses,  the  saint,  enjoys  the  same. 
And  heaven  repeats  the  song. 

3  While. the  bright  nation  sounds  thy 

From  each  eternal  hill;  [praise 
Sweet  odours  of  exhaling  grace 
The  happy  region  fill. 

1  Thy  love,  —  a  sea  without  a  shore, — 

Spreads  life  and  joy  abroad ; 
O,  'tis  a  heaven  worth  dying  for, 
To  see  a  smiling  God ! 

>qQ    Hymn  293.   L.  M.    ScoiU  b 

Putney,  Armley,  Brentford. 
Sati>fuct  Oil  in  God  under  the  loss  of  dear  friends. 

THE  God  of  love  will  sure  indulge 
The  flowing  tear,  the  heaving  sigh, 
Wh^n  his  own  children  fall  around ; 
When  tender  friends  and  kindred  die. 

2  Yet  not  one  anxious,  murmuring  thought 
Should  with  our  mourning  passions  blend ; 
Nor  would  our  bleeding  hearts  forget 
The  Almighty,  ever-living  Friend. 

3  Beneath  a  numerous  train  of  ills 
Our  feeble  flesh  and  heart  may  fail ; 
Yet  shall  our  hope  in  thee,  our  God, 
O'er  every  gloomy  fear  prevail. 

4  Parent  and  Husband,  Guard  and  Guide, 
Thou  art  each  tender  name  in  one : 
On  thee  we  cast  our  every  care  ; 

And  comfort  seek  from  thee  alone. 

5  Our  Father,  God  !  to  thee  we  look, 
Our  rock,  our  portion,  and  our  friend ! 
And  on  thy  covenant  love  and  truth 
Our  sinking  souls  shall  still  depend. 


OQA  Hymn  294.  C.  M.  Doddiidge.  b 

'^^^         Franklin,  WachuseU. 

  Suhwission  under  bereavivnr  prov^ences. 

■pEACE  !  'tis  the  Lord  Jehovah's  hand 
^  That  blasts  our  joys  in  death ; 
Changes  the  visage  once  so  dear. 
And  gathers  back  the  breath. 

2'Tis  He,  the  Potentate  supreme 
Of  all  the  worlds  above  ; 
Whose  steady  counsels  wisely  rule. 
Nor  from  their  purpose  move. 


3'Tis  He,  whose  justice  might  demand 
Our  souls  a  sacrifice ; 
Yet  scatters,  with  unwearied  hand, 
A  thousand  rich  supplied. 

4  Our  covenant  God  and  Father  he, 

In  Christ,  our  bleeding  Lord ; 
Whose  grace  can  heal  the  bursting  hearl 
With  one  reviving  word. 

5  Fair  garlands  of  immortal  bliss 

He  weaves  for  every  brow :  ' 
And  shall  rebellious  passions  rise, 
When  he  corrects  us  now? 

6  Silent,  we  own  Jehovah's  name ; 

We  kiss  the  scourging  hand ; 
And  yield  our  comforts,  and  our  life 
To  his  supreme  command. 


295  Hymn  295.  CM.  JVeedham.  b 

Bangor,  Windsor. 
The  rich  fool  surprised. 

DELUDED  souls  !  who  think  to  find 
A  solid  bliss  below: 
Bliss !  the  fair  flower  of  paradise, 
On  earth  can  never  grow. 

2  See  how  the  foolish  wretch  is  pleased, 
To  increase  his  worldly  store  ! 
Too  scanty  now  he  finds  his  barns. 
And  covets  room  for  more. 

3 '  What  shall  I  do  ?'  distressed  he  cries  ; 
'  This  scheme  will  I  pursue  ; 
*  My  scanty  barns  shall  now  come  down, 

*  I'll  build  them  large  and  new. 

4 'Here  will  1  lay  my  fruits,  and  bid 
'  My  soul  to  take  its  ease : 
'  Eat,  drink,  be  fflad  ;  my  lasting  store 

*  Shall  give  what  joys  I  please.' 

5  Scarce  had  he  spoke,  when,  lo !  from 

heaven 

The  Almighty  made  reply: 
'  For  Avhom  dost  thou  provide,  thou  fool  ? 
'  This  night  thyself  shall  die.' 

6  Teach  me,  my  God,  all  earthly  joys 

Are  but  an  empty  dream: 
And  may  I  seek  my  bliss  alone 
In  thee,  the  Good  Supreme. 


296 


Hymn  296.    C.        Watts,  b 

Canterbury,  London. 
prospect  of  the  resurrection. 

OW  long  shall  death,  the  tyrant, 
reign. 

And  triumph  o'er  the  just ; 
While  the  rich  blood  of  martyrs  slam 

Lies  mingled  with  the  dust  ? 
2  Lo,  I  behold  the  scatter'd  shades, 

The  dawn  of  heaven  appears ; 
The  sweet  immortal  morning  spreads 

Its  bl^jshes  round  the  spheres. 


297,  298 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT 


299,  300 


3  1  see  the  Lord  of  glory  come, 

And  flaming  guards  around ; 
Hie  skies  divide,  to  make  him  room. 
The  trumpet  shakes  the  ground. 

4  I  hear  the  voice,  '  Ye  dead,  arise !' 

And,  lo !  the  graves  obey  :^ 
And  waking  saints,  with  joyful  eyes, 
Salute  th'  expected  day. 

5  They  leave  the  dust,  and  on  the  wing 

Rise  to  the  midway  air. 
In  shining  garments  meet  their  King, 

And  low  adore  him  there, 
fj  O  may  our  humble  spirits  stand 

Among  them  clothed  in  white  ! 
The  meanest  place  at  his  right  hand 

Is  infinite  delight. 

OQ7  Hraiiv  297.  C.  M.  Rippon,  t>  or^ 

1  Windsor,  Barby,  Marlovv. 

The  bodies  of  the  saints  quickened  and  raised  by  the 

Spirit. 

WHY  should  our  mourning  thoughts 
delight 
To  grovel  in  the  dust?^ 
Or  why  should  streams  of  tears  unite 
Around  th'  expiring  just  ? 

2  Did  not  the  Lord,  our  Saviour,  die, 

And  triumph  o'er  the  grave? 
Did  not  our  Lord  ascend  on  high? 
And  prove  his  power  to  save  ? 

3  Doth  not  the  sacred  Spirit  come, 

And  dwell  in  all  the  saints  ? 
And  should  the  temples  of  his  grace 
Resound  with  long  complaints  ? 

•4  Awake,  my  soul,  and  like  the  sun 
?    Burst  through  each  sable  cloud ; 
And  thou,  my  voice,  though  broke  with 
sighs, 

Tune  forth  thy  songs  aloud. 

5  The  Spirit  raised  my  Saviour  up. 

When  he  had  bled  for  me ; 
And,  spite  of  de^th  and  hell,  shall  raise 
Thy  pious  friends  and  thee. 

6  Awake,  ye  saints,  that  dwell  in  dust ; 

Your  hymns  of  victory  sing. 
And  let  his  dying  servants  trust 
Their  ever-living  King. 

QGQ  Hymn  298.  C.  M.  scotch  paraphrase.  ^ 
A^iJiD  Danbiiry,  Uxbridge, 

The  resurrection. 

WHEN  the  last  trumpet's  awful  voice 
This  rending  earth  shall  shake, — 
When  opening  graves  shall  yield  their 
^  charge. 

And  dust  to  life  awake; — 


2  Those  bodies,  that  corrupted  fell, 

Shall  incorrupted  rise ; 
And  mortal  forms  shall  spring  to  life 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 

3  Behold,  what  heavenly  prophets  sung, 

Is  now  at  last  fulfill'd, — 
That  death  should  yield  his  ancient  reign  ; 
And,  vanquish'd,  quit  the  field. 

4  Let  faith  exalt  her  joyful  voice, 

And  thus  begin  to  sing: 
'  O  grave  I  where  is  thy  triumph  now  ? 
*And  where,  O  death!  thy  sting?' 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT. 
OOQ  Hymn  299.  L.  M.  JVeedham,  b  or^ 

All  Saints,  Old  Hundred,  Monmouth. 
The  books  opened. 

VTETHINKS  the  last  great  day  is 
come, 

Methinks  I  hear  the  trumpet  sound, 
That  shakes  the  earth,  rends  every  tomb, 
And  wakes  the  prisoners  under  ground. 

2  The  mighty  deep  gives  up  her  trust, 
Awed  by  the  Judge's  high  command  ; 
Both  small  and  great  now  quit  their  dust, 
And  round  the  dread  tribunal  stand. 

3  Behold  the  awful  books  display'd, 
Big  with  th'  important  fates  of  men  , 
Each  deed  and  word  now  public  made 
As  wrote  by  Heaven's  uremng  pen. 

4  To  every  soul,  the  books  assign 
The  joyous  or  the  dread  reward : 
Sinners  in  vain  lament  and  pine ; 
No  pleas  the  Judge  will  here  regard. 

5  Lord,  when  these  awful  leaves  unfold. 
May  life's  fair  book  my  soul  approve ; 
There  ma]^  I  read  my  name  enroll'd. 
And  triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

onn   Hymn  300.   L.  M.    Watts,  # 

Portugal,  Psalm  97th. 
Comey  Lord  Jesus. 

WHEN  shall  thy  lovely  face  be  seen  ? 
When  shall  our  eyes  behold  our 
God? 

What  lengths  of  distance  lie  between. 
And  hills  of  guilt  [  a  heavy  load  ] 

2  Our  months  are  ages  of  delay, 
And  slowly  every  minute  wears : 
Fly,  winged  time,  and  roll  away 
These  teSious  rounds  of  sluggish  years. 

3  Ye  heavenly  gates,  loose  all  your  chains  ! 
Let  th'  eternal  pillars  bow ! 

Blest  Saviour,  cleave  the  starry  plains, 
And  make  the  crystal  mountains  flow ! 


im,  302 


HEAVEN. 


303,  rJ04 


4  Hark  !  how  thy  saints  unite  their  cries, 
And  pray,  and  wait  the  general  doom  ! 
Come,  thou,  the  souii  o?  all  our  joys, 

Thou,  THE  DESIRE  OF  NATIONS,  COme. 

Qf)1   Hymn  301.  L.  M.  Watta  altered.  \)0T^ 
Rothwell,  Carthage,  97tli  Psalm. 

Judgment. 

^INNER,  O  why  so  thoughtless  grown  ? 

^  Why  in  such  dreadful  haste  to  die  ? 
Daring  to  leap  to  worlds  unknown, 
Heedless  against  thy  God  to  fly! 

2  Wilt  thou  despise  eternal  fate. 
Urged  on  by  sin's  fantastic  dreams? 
Madly  attempt  the  infernal  gate, 
And  force  thy  passage  to  the  flames  ? 

3  Stay,  sinner!  on  the  gospel  plains; 
Behold  the  God  of  love  unfold 
The  glories  of  his  dying  pains, 
Forever  telling,  yet  untold. 


HEAVEN. 
OAQ  Hymn  302.   I..  M.  Watts. 

Luton,  Castle  Street,  97th  I'salm. 
Qod  the  light  and  glory  of  heaven. 


M 


Y  God,  I  love,  and  I  adore. 
But  still  would  love  and  know  thee 


more  ; 


Wilt  thou  forever  hide,  and  stand 
Behind  the  labours  of  thy  hand  ? 

2  O'er  all  the  earth,  around  the  sky. 
There's  not  a  spot,  or  deep,  or  high. 
Where  the  Creator  has  not  trod, 
And  left  the  footstep  of  a  God. 

3  But  are  thy  footsteps  all  that  we. 
Poor  grov'ling  worms,  must  know  or  see  ? 
Where  is  thy  residence  ?  ©  why 
Dost  thou  avoid  my  searching  eye  ? 

1  Ah  !  though  thou  art  diflTused  abroad. 
Thro'  boundless  space,  a  present  God, 
Yet  still  thy  beams  of  warmest  love, 
Sure  they  were  made  for  worlds  above. 

5  O  for  a  wing  to  bear  me  far. 
Beyond  the  golden  morning  star; 
Fain  would  I  trace  th'  immortal  way 
That  leads  to  courts  of  endless  day. 

G  There  the  Creator  stands  confess'd. 
In  his  own  fairest  glories  dress'd; 
Some  shining  spirit,  help  me  rise, 
Come,  waft  a  stranger  to  the  skies. 

7  Blest  Jesus,  meet  me  on  the  road, 
First-born  of  the  eternal  God : 
Thy  hand  shall  lead  a  younger  son. 
And  place  me  near  my  Father's  throne. 


QAQ    Hymn  303.    C.  M.    Steele.  4^ 

St.  Martin's,  Marlow,  Irish. 


The  joys  of  heaven. 

I^OME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid 
^  heart. 

Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue ; 
And  let  the  joys  of  heaven  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  soncr. 

2  Sorrow,  and  pain,  and  every  care, 

And  discord  there  shall  cease ; 
And  perfect  joy  and  love  sincere 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

3  The  soul,  from  sin  forever  free. 

Shall  mourn  its  power  no  more  , 
But,  clothed  in  spotless  purity, 
Redeeming  love  adore. 

4  There  on  a  throne  (how  dazzling  bright !) 

Th'  exalted  Saviour  shines'; 
And  beams  ineffable  delight 
On  all  the  heavenly  mnids. 

5  There  shall  the  followers  of  the  Lamb 

Join  in  immortal  songs ; 
And  endless  honours  to  his  name 
Employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 

QOA  Hymn  304.  L.  M.  JVatis.  h  or  # 

liath,  Medfield. 

Death  and  heaven. 

T^O  flesh  and  nature  dread  to  die  ? 
And  timorous  thoughts  our  minds 
enslave  ? 

But  grace  can  raise  our  hopes  on  high, 
And  quell  the  terrors  of  the  grave. 

2  What !  shall  we  run  to  gain  the  crown, 
Yet  grieve  to  think  the  goal  so  near  ? 
Afraid  to  have  our  labours  done. 

And  finish  this  important  war  ? 

3  Do  we  not  dwell  in  clouds  below  ? 
And  little  know  the  God  we  love  ? 
Why  should  we  like  this  twilight  so, 
When  'tis  all  noon  in  worlds  above  ? 

4  There  shall  we  see  him  face  to  face, 
There  we  shall  know  the  great  Unknown  ; 
And  Jesus  with  his  glorious  grace 
Shine  in  full  light  around  the  throne. 

5  When  we  put  off'  this  fleshly  load 
We're  from  a  thousand  mischiefs  free 
Forever  present  with  our  God, 
Where  we  have  long'd  and  wish'd  to  be 

6  No  more  shall  pride  or  passion  rise. 
Or  envy  fret,  or  malice  roar. 

Or  sorrow  mourn  with  down-cast  eyes 
And  sin  defile  our  souls  no  more. 

7'Tis  best,  'tis  infinitely  best, 
To  go  where  tempters  cannot  come  , 
Where  saints  and  angels,  ever  blest, 
Dwell  and  enjoy  their  heavenly  home 


305,  30G 


DOXOLOGIES. 


307—312 


8  O  for  a  visit  from  my  God, 
To  drive  my  fears  of  death  away ; 
And  help  me  thro'  this  darksome  road. 
To  realms  of  everlasting  day. 


305 


it   Hymn  305.   C.  M.    Watts.  # 


Cumbridgej  Parma,  JMailovv. 
7Vie  everlastintr  song. 


E^ARTH  has  engross'd  my  love  too 
^      long ! 

'Tis  tim'e  I  lifl  mine  eyes 
Upward,  dear  Father,  to  thy  throne, 
And  to  my  native  skies. 

2  There  the  blest  Man,  my  Saviour,  sits : 

The  God  I  how  bright  he  shines ! 
And  scatters  infinite  delights 
On  all  the  happy  minds. 

3  Seraphs,  with  elevated  strains, 

Circle  the  throne  around ; 
And  move  and  charm  the  starry  plains 
With  an  immortal  sound. 

4  Jesus  the  Lord  their  harps  employ Sj 

Jesus,  my  love,  they  sing! 
Jesus,  the  life  of  both  our  joys, 
Sounds  sweet  from  every  string, 

5  Now  let  me  mount  and  join  their  song, 

And  be  an  angel  too; 
My  heart,  my  hand,  my  ear,  my  tongue. 
Here's  joyful  work  for  you. 

6  1  would  begin  the  music  here, 

And  so  my  soul  should  rise ; 
O  for  some  heavenly  notes  to  bear 
My  passions  to  the  skies! 


DOXOLOGIES. 

306       Hymn  306.   L.  M. 

PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  bless- 
ings flow; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 
23* 


307  Hymn  307.  C.  M. 

TT\0  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  everlasting  honours  paid, 
Henceforth,  forevermore. 

308  Hymn  308.  S.M. 

^T^HE  grace  of  Christ  our  Lord, 
-■-  The  Father's  boundless  love, 
The  Spirit's  blest  communion  too, 
Be  with  us  from  above. 

309  Hymn  309.  7's. 

^ING  we  to  our  God  above, 
Praise  eternal  as  his  love: 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host. 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

310  Hymn  310.  8.7. 

"I^/TAY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
And  the  Father's  boundless^love, 
With  the  Ploly  Spirit's  favour, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 
With  each  other,  and  the  Lord, 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 


Hymn  311.   8.  8.  6. 


311 

rtlO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  praise  amid  the  heavenly  host, 
And  in  the  church  below. 
From  whom  all  creatures  drew  their 
breath. 

By  whom  redemption  blest  the  earth. 
From  whom  all  comforts  flow. 


312  ^ 


YMN  312.   H.  M. 

nnO  God  the  Father's  throne 
-■-  Your  highest  honours  raise. 

Glory  to  God  the  Son, 

To  God  the  Spirit  praise : 
With  all  our  powers,  Eternal  King, 
Thy  name  we  sing,  While  faith  aaores 


313,  314 


BAPTISM, 


315,  316,  317 


BAPTISM. 

qiq   Hymn  3 J 3.   L.  M.    Gregg,  ^ 

Portugal,  Wells,  Hebron. 
JVot  ashamed  of  Christ. 

JESUS !  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  I 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  daysl 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  ashamed  of  noon: 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul  till  he. 
Bright  Morning-Star  I  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  friend, 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend ! 
No  ;  when  1  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

5  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  yes  I  may. 
When* I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away. 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then  —  nor  is  my  boasting  vain  — 
Till  then,  1  boast  a  Saviour  slain ! 
And  O  may  this  my  glory  be. 

That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me  ! 

7  His  institutions  would  I  prize. 
Take  up  my  cross,  the  shame  despise  ; 
Dare  to  defend  his  noble  cause. 
And  yield  obedience  to  his  laws. 

QIA   Horn  314.  CM.  Beddome,  ^ 

Bedford,  St.  Ann's. 
Morning  before  baptism ;  'or,  at  the  water  side. 

HOW  great,  how  solemn  is  the  work 
Which  we  attend  to-d^ ! 
Now  for  a  holy,  solemn  frame, ^ 
O  God,  to  thee  we  pray. 

2  O  may  we  feel  as  once  we  felt. 

When,  pain'd  and  grieved  at  heart. 
Thy  kind,  forgiving,  melting  look, 
Kelieved  our  every  smart. 

3  Let  graces  then  in  exercise. 

Be  exercised  again ; 
And,  nurtured  by  celestial  power, 
In  exercise  remain. 

4  Awake,  our  love,  our  fear,  our  hope  ! 

Wake,  fortitude  and  joy  : 
Vain  world,  be  gone  ;  let  things  above 
Our  happy  thoughts  employ. 

5  Whilst  thee,  our  Saviour  and  our  God, 

To  all  around  we  own : 
Hrive  each  rebellious,  rival  lust, 
Each  traitor,  from  l)  ♦  throne. 


6  Instruct  our  minds,  our  wills  subdue, 
To  heaven  our  passions  raise, 
That  hence  our  lives,  our  all  may  be 
Devoted  to  thy  praise. 

qi  a;  Hymn  315.  L.  M.  Baldwin.  ^ 

fJXt/       Wells,  Old  Hundred,  Slade. 

Conie,  see  the  place  where  the  Lord  lay. 

4^0ME,  happy  souls,  adore  the  Lamb, 
^  Who  loved  our  race  ere  time  began ! 
Who  veil'd  his  Godhead  in  our  clay, 
And  in  an  humble  manger  lay. 

2  To  Jordan's  stream  the  Spirit  led, 
To  mark  the  path  his  saints  should 

tread ; 

Joyful  they  trace  the  sacred  way, 
To  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay, 

3  Immersed  by  John  in  Jordan's  wave, 
The  Saviour  left  his  watery  grave  ; 
Heaven  own'd  the  deed,  approved  the 

way. 

And  blest  the  place  where  Jesus  lay, 

4  Come,  all  who  love  his  precious  name  ; 
Come,  tread  his  steps  and  learn  of  him : 
Happy  beyond  expression  they. 
Who  find  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 


Qlf?  Hymn  316.    CM.  Baldwin,  it 

York,  St.  Ann's. 
Jlt  the  water. 

ALMIGHTY  Saviour,  here  we  stand, 
Ranged  by  the  water  side ; 
Hither  we  come  at  thy  command. 
To  wait  upon  thy  bride. 

2  Thy  footsteps  mark'd  this  humble  way 

For  all  that  love  thy  cause ; 
Lord,  thy  example  we  obey. 
And  glory  in  the  cross. 

3  Our  dearest  Lord,  we'll  follow  thee, 

Where'er  thou  lead'st  the  way. 
Through  floods,  through  flames,  through 
death's  dark  vale, 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 


317 


Hymn  317.  CM 

Barby,  Dedliain. 


The  believer  constrained  by  the  love  of  Christ  to 
follow  him. 

DEAR  Lord,  and  will  thy  pard'ning 
Embrace  a  Avretch  so  vile  ?  [love 
Wilt  thou  my  load  of  guilt  remove, 
And  bless  me  with  thy  smile  ? 

2  Hast  thou  the  cross  for  me  endured, 
And  all  its  shame  despised.^ 
And  shall  1  be  ashamed,  O  Lord, 
With  thee  to  be  baptized^  .  * 


318,  3 J  9,  320 


BAPTISM. 


321,  322,  323 


3  Didst  thou  the  great  example  lead, 

In  Jordan's  swelling  flood  ? 
And  shall  my  pride  disdain  the  deed. 
That's  worthy  of  my  God  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  the  ardour  of  thy  love 

Reproves  my  cold  delays: 
And  now  my  willing  footsteps  move 
In  thy  delightful  ways. 

QIQ  Hymxn318.    cm.   Ryland.  ^ 

Bedlbrd,  Rochester. 
Difficulties  ill  the  way  of  duty  surmounted. 

IN  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways. 
My  journey  I'll  pursue. 
Hinder  me  not,  ye  much  loved  saints, 
For  I  must  go  with  you. 

2  Through  floods  and  flames,  if  Jesus  lead, 

I'll  follow  where  he  goes ; 
Hinder  me  not,  shall  be  my  cry. 
Though  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

3  Through  duty,  and  through  trials  too, 

I'll  go  at  his  command  ; 
Hinder  me  not,  for  I  am  bound, 
To  my  Iaimanuel's  land. 

4  And  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home. 

Still  this  my  cry  shall  be. 
Hinder  me  not,  come,  welcome  death, 
I'll  gladly  go  with  thee. 

qiq  Hymn  319.  CM.  J.  Stennett.  ^ 

St.  Martin's,  York. 
Immer  /ri. 

THUS  was  the  gr(  tt  Redeemer  plunged 
In  Jordan's  s\\  elling  flood. 
To  show  he  must  be  soon  baptized 
In  tears,  and  sweat,  and  blood. 

2  Thus  was  his  sacred,  body  laid 

Beneath  the  yielding  wave  ; 
Thus  was  his  sacred  body  raised 
Out  of  the  liquid  grave. 

3  Lord,  Ave  thy  precepts  would  obey. 

In  thy  own  footsteps  tread. 
Would  die,  be  buried,  rise  with  thee, 
Our  ever  livingr  head. 

320       Hymn  320.    8.  7.       b  or  ^ 

Sicilian  Hymn,  Wortiiington. 
Buried  with  Christ  in  Baptism. 

JESUS,  mighty  King  in  Zion! 
Thou  alone  our  guide  shalt  be  ! 
Thy  commission  we  rely  on, 
We  would  follow  none  but  thee! 

2  As  an  emblem  of  thy  passion, 

And  thy  victory  o'er  the  grave. 
We,  who  know  thy  great  salvation. 
Are  baptized  beneath  the  wave. 

3  Fearless  of  the  world's  despising. 

We  the  ancient  path  pursue  ; 


Buried  with  our  Lord,  and  rising 
To  a  life  divinely  new. 

QQl  Hymn  321.  L.  M.  J.  Stennett.  ^ 

W^ells,  Luton. 
A  baptismal  hymn. 

EE  how  the  willing  converts  trace 
The  path  their  great  Redeemer  trod 
And  follow  through  his  liquid  grave 
The  meek,  the  lowly  Son  of  God  I 

2  Here  they  renounce  their  former  deeds 
And  to  a  heavenly  life  aspire ; 
Their  rags  for  glorious  robes  exchanged, 
They  shine  in  clean  and  bright  attire. 

3  O  sacred  rite,  by  thee,  to  own 
The  name  of  Jesus  we  begin : 
This  is  our  resurrection  pledge. 
Pledge  of  the  pardon  of  our  sin. 

4  Glory  to  God  on  high  be  ^iven, 
Who  shows  his  grace  to  sinful  men 
Let  saints  on  earth,  and  hosts  in  heaven, 
In  concert  join  their  loud  Amen. 

OQQ  Hymn  322.  L.  M.  J,  Stennett,  ^ 

Portugal,  Old  Hundred. 
A  hnptismal  hymn. 

r|lHE  great  Redeemer  we  adore. 

Who  came  the  lost  to  seek  and  save, 
Went  humbly  down  from  Jordan's  shore, 
To  find  a  tomb  beneath  its  wave. 

2 '  Thus  it  becomes  us  to  fulfil 
*A11  righteousness,'  he  meekly  said; 
'  Why  should  we  then  to  do  his  will, 
^  Or  be  ashamed,  or  be  afraid  ?' 

3  With  •thee,  into  thy  watery  tomb, 
Lord,  'tis  our  glory  to  descend ; 
'Tis  wondrous  grace  that  gives  us  room 
To  lie  interr'd  by  such  a  friend. 

4  Yet  as  the  yielding  waves  give  way 
To  let  «s  see  the  light  again, 

So,  on  the  resurrection  day, 

The  bands  of  death  proved  weak  and  vain 

5  Thus,  when  thou  shalt  again  appear 
The  gates  of  death  shall  open  wide, 
Our  dust«.thy  mighty  voice  shall  hear, 
And  rise  in  triumph  at  thy  side. 

090  Hymn  323.    C  M.   JVewton,  ^ 

Mear,  Med  field. 
Afttr  baptism. 

PROCLAIM,'  saith  Christ,  *  my  won 
drous  grace 
'  To  all  the  sons  of  men ; 
'  He  that  believes,  and  is  baptized, 
'  Salvation  shall  obtain.' 

2  Let  plenteous  grace  descend  on  those 
Who,  hoping  in  thy  word, 
This  day  have  publicly  declared 
That  Jesus  is  their  Lord. 


324,  325,  32G 


BAPTISxM. 


611 


^7 


3  With  cheerfal  feet  may  they  advanc 
And  run  the  Christian  race  ; 
And  through  the  troubles  of  the  way 
Find  all-sufficient  grace. 

09     Hymn  324.  S.  M.  StennetU  b  oy^ 

^  Watchman,  Olmutz. 

BaptLm  by  immersion. 

"N  such  a  grave  as  this. 
The  meek  Redeemer  lay, 
When  he,  our  souls  to  seek  and  save, 
Learn'd  humbly  to  obey. 

!^  See,  how  the  spotless  Lamb 
Descends  into  the  stream. 
And  teaches  us  to  imitate 
What  him  so  well  became. 

3  Let  sinners  wash  away 
Their  sins  of  crimson  dye  ; 

Buried  with  him,  their  vilest  sins 
Shall  in  oblivion  lie. 

4  *Rise,  and  ascend  with  him,  • 
A  heavenly  life  to  lead, 

Who  came  to  ransom  guilty  men 
From  regions  of  the  dead. 

5  Lord,  see  the  sinner's  tears. 
Hear  his  repenting  cry ! 

Speak,  and  his  contrite  heart  shall  live  ! 
Speak,  and  his  sins  shall  die. 

6  Speak  with  that  mighty  voice. 
Which  shall  hereafter  spread 

Its  summons  through  the  earth  and  sea. 
To  raise  the  sleeping  dead. 

Hymn  325.   L.  M. 

Castle  Street,  Portugal,  EUenttforpe. 

The  udmimstralor. 

O  teach  the  nations,  and  baptize,' 
Aloud  th'  ascending  Jesus  cries  ; 
His  glad  apostles  took  the  word. 
And  round  the  nations  preach'd  their 
Lord. 

2  Commission'd  thus  by  Zion's  King, 
We  to  his  holy  laver  bring 

These  happy  converts,  who  have  known 
And  trusted  in  his  grace  alone. 

3  Lord,  in  thy  house  they  seek  thy  face, 
O  bless  them  with  peculiar  grace : 
Refresh  their  souls  with  love  divine. 
Let  beams  of  glory  round  them  shine. 

Hymn  326.  C.  M.  Doddiidge.  ^ 

Abridge,  Marlow. 
A  practical  improvement  of  baptism. 

A  TTEND,  ye  children  of  your  God, 
Ye  heirs  of  glory,  hear; 
For  accents  so  divine  as  these 
Might  charm  the  dullest  ear. 
2  Baptized  into  your  Saviour's  death. 
Your  souls  to  sin  must  die  ; 


With  Christ  your  Lord  ye  live  anew, 
With  Christ  ascend  on  hio-h. 

3  There,  by  his  Fatlier's  side,  he  sits, 

Enthroned  divinely  fair ; 
Yet  owns  himself  your  brother  still, 
And  your  forerunner  there. 

4  Rise,  from  these  earthly  trifles,  rise 

On  wings  of  faith  and  love  ; 
Above,  your  choicest  treasure  lies, 
And  be  your  hearts  above. 

5  But  earth  and  sin  will  drag  us  down 

When  we  attempt  to  fly  : 
Lord,  send  thy  strong  attractive  power 
To  raise  and  fix  us  high. 

Hymn  327.   L.  M.   Beddome,  # 

•  Castle  Street,  Wells. 

Baptism. 

13  EHOLD  the  grave  where  Jesus  lay 
Before  he  shed  his  precious  blood ' 
How  plain  he  mark'd  the  humble  way 
To  sinners  through  the  mystic  flood  1 

2  Come,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 
Come,  and  obey  his  sacred  word ; 
He  died,  and  rose  again  for  you  ; 
What  more  could  the  Redeemer  do  ; 

3  Eternal  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
On  these  baptismal  waters  move  ; 
That  we,  through  energy  divine. 
May  have  the  substance  with  the  sign. 

4  All  ye  that  love  [mmanuel's  name. 
And  long  to  feel  th'  increasing  flame 
'Tis  you,  ye  children  of  the  light, 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  invite. 

^fCf'      contiimatron  of  the  Hymns  on  Baptisvi  may 
be  found  at  the  end  of  this  work. 

[JVoic.  The  Psalms  and  Hymns  of  Dr.  Watts 
are  in  themselves  very  copious  for  public  worship  ; 
and  the  preceding  Supplement  has  furnished  the 
addition  of  a  rich  variety  of  sacred  compositions 
from  other  authors,  which  has  rendered  this  work 
peculiarly  acceptable  to  the  churches.  Yet  the  • 
numerous  associations  for  Christian  benevolence 
which  mark  the  present  day,  so  multiply  public 
and  social  meetings,  and  diversify  the  objects  of 
prayer  and  praise,  that  it  has  been  deemed  expedi- 
ent still  ffmher  to  increase  the  value  of  this  volume 
by  an  additional  selection.  Hymns  of  Particular 
Metres  have  been  especially  desired,  that  many 
pieces  of  sacred  music  of  distinguished  excellence, 
for  which  no  hymns  are  now  furnished,  may  be 
introduced  into  the  public  worship.  The  hymns 
here  annexed,  being  placed  at  the  end  of  the  book, 
can  occasion  no  inconvenience  to  those  who  have 
procured  the  former  editions  of  Winchell's  Watts, 
as  the  leaders  in  worship  will  omit  giving  out  the 
additional  hymns  in  the  public  service,  till  the  con- 
gregation are  supplied  ;  but  they  can  in  the  mean 
time  be  used  with  pleasure  in  social  meetings,  by 
giving  out  the  lines.  The  additional  hymns,  how- 
ever, can  be  procured  separately,  by  congregations 
who  wish  immediately  to  use  them.  Many  of  the 
hymns  now  added  have  been  abridged,  and  some 
variations  made  in  their  versification.] 


328,  329,  330  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 


331,  332 


ADDITIONAL.  HYMNS. 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 
Q2S  Hymn  328.  C.  P.  M.  H,  More,  # 

Sherburne,  Rapture. 
The  Love  of  God, 

'W%Y  God,  Ihy  boundless  love  I  praise! 
LiM.  How  brifrht  on  hio-h  its  o;lories  blaze  ! 

How  sweetly  bloom  below ! 
It  streams  from  thine  eternal  throne  ; 
Through  heaven  its  joys  forever  run. 
And  o'er  the  earth  tliey  flow. 

2  'Tis  love  that  paints  the  purple  morn, 
And  bids  the  clouds,  in  air  upborne, 

Their  genial  drops  distil ; 
In  every  vernal  beam  it  glows, 
And  breathes  in  every  gale  that  blows, 

And  glides  in  every  rill. 

3  But  in  the  gospel  it  appears 
In  sweeter,  fairer  characters, 

And  charms  the  ravish'd  breast : 
There,  love  immortal  leaves  the  sky, 
To  wipe  the  drooping  mourner's  eye, 

And  give  the  weary  rest. 

4  Then  let  the  love  that  makes  me  blest. 
With  cheerful  praise  inspire  my  breast. 

And  ardent  gratitude ; 
And  all  my  thoughts  and  passions  tend 
To  thee,  my  Father  and  my  Friend, 

My  soul's  eternal  good. 

Q9Q   Hymn  329.  L.P.M.  Davits.  ^ 

pj^k/  Glasgow,  Melville. 

The  pardoning  God. 

RE  AT  God  of  wonders !  all  thy  ways 
^  ^  Are  matcliless,  heavenly,  and  divine ; 
But  the  fair  glories  of  thy  grace 
More  godlike  and  unrivall'd  shine : 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee ! 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free ! 

2  In  wonder  lost,  with  trembling  joy 
We  take  the  pardon  of  our  God, 
Pardon  for  crimes  of  deepest  dye, 
A  pardon  bought  with  Jesus'  blood : 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee ! 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ! 

QQQ  Hymn  330.  8.7.4.  S.Pearce,  # 

Greenville,  Vesper  Hymn. 
Divine  faithfulness. 

N  the  floods  of  tribulation, 
While  the  billows  o'er  me  roll, 
Jesus  whispers  consolation. 

And  supports  my  fainting  soul ; 


Hallelujah, 

Hallelujah,  Praise  the  Lord. 

2  In  his  darkest  dispensations, 

Faithful  doth  the  Lord  appear, 
With  his  richest  consolations. 

To  re-animate  and  cheer : 
Sweet  aflliction. 

Thus  to  bring  my  Saviour  near. 

3  In  the  sacred  page  recorded 

Thus  his  word  securely  starwls  ; 
'Fear  not,  I'm  in  trouble  near  thee, 

'Nought  shall  pluck  you  from  my 
Sweet  aflliction,  [hands:' 
Every  word  my  love  demands. 

4  All  I  meet  I  find  assists  me 

In  my  path  to  heavenly  joy. 
Where,  though  trials  now  attend  me, 

Trials  never  more  annoy: 
Sweet  affliction. 
Thus  to  end  in  ceaseless  joy. 

5  Blessed  with  a  weight  of  glory, 

Still  the  path  I'll  ne'er  forget. 
But,  exulting,  cry,  it  led  me 

To  my  blessed  Saviour's  seat: 
Sweet  affliction. 

Which  has  broug^ht  to  Jesus'  feet, 
qqi    Hymn33L  CM.  Drennan.  ^ 

fJt^X  Milford,  Hopkinton. 

God  may  be  worshipped  in  every  place. 

THE  heaven  of  heavens  cannot  contain 
The  universal  Lord ; 
Yet  he  in  humble  hearts  will  deign 
To  dwell  and  be  adored. 

2  Where'er  ascends  the  sacrifice 

Of  fervent  praise  and  prayer. 
Or  on  the  earth,  or  in  the  skies. 
The  God  of  heaven  is  there. 

3  His  presence  is  diffused  abroad 

Through  realms   and  worlds  un* 
known ; 

Who  seek  the  mercies  of  our  God 
Are  ever  near  his  throne. 


332 


Hymn  332.   L.  M.  Dijer. 

Warefield,  Vernon. 
Ifyvm  to  the  Deity. 

RKATEST  of  beings !  source  of  life, 
Sovereign  of  air,  and  earth,  and  sea, 
All  nature  feels  thy  power,  and  all 
A  silent  homage  pays  to  thee. 


333,  334 


PROVIDENCE. 


335,  336,  337 


2  Waked  by  thy  hand,  the  morning  sun 
Pours  forth  to  thee  its  earlier  rays. 
And  spreads  thy  glories  as  it  climbs ; 
While  raptured  worlds  look  up  and  praise. 

3  The  moon  to  the  deep  shades  of  night 
Speaks  the  mild  lustre  of  thy  name  ; 
While  all  the  stars  that  cheer  the  scene. 
Thee,  the  great  Lord  of  light  proclaim. 

4  And  groves,  and  vales,  and  rocks,  and 
And  every  flower,  and  every  tree,  [hills. 
Ten  thousand  creatures  warm  with  life, 
tJave  each  a  grateful  song  for  thee. 

5  But  man  was  form'd  to  rise  to  heaven  ; 
And,  blest  with  reason's  clearer  light. 
He  views  his  Maker  through  his  works, 
And  glows  with  rapture  at  the  sight. 


Hymn  333.   L.  M. 

^'V  Q,uinc3',  Otis. 


God  Imoios  0U7'  hearts  and  ways, 

lATHER  of  spirits!  Nature's  God  I 
Our  inmost  thoughts  are  known  to  thee  ; 
Thou,  Lord,  canst  hear  each  idle  word. 
And  every  private  action  see. 

2  Could  we  on  morning's  swiftest  wings 
Pursue  our  flight  through  trackless  air ; 
Or  dive  beneath  deep  ocean's  springs. 
Thy  presence  still  would  meet  us  there. 

3  In  vain  may  guilt  attempt  to  fl3r, 
Conceal'd  beneath  the  pall  of  night. 
One  glance  from  thy  all-piercing  eye 
Can  kindle  darkness  into  light. 

4  Search  thou  our  hearts,  and  there  destroy 
Each  evil  thought,  each  secret  sin  ; 
And  fit  us  for  those  realms  of  joy. 
Where  nought  impure  shall  enter  in. 

OQJ^  Hymn  334.  CM.  Doddridge.  ^ 

St.  Mark's,  New  Bedford. 
Divine  goodness  in  moderating  afflictions. 

GREAT  Ruler  of  all  nature's  frame, 
We  own  thy  power  divine : 
We  hear  thy  breath  in  every  storm, 
For  all  the  winds  are  thine. 

2  Wide  as  they  sweep  their  sounding  way, 

They  work  thy  sovereign  will ; 
And  awed  by  thy  majestic  voice 
Confusion  shall  be  still. 

3  Thy  mercy  tempers  every  blast 

To  them  that  seek  thy  face  ; 
And  mingles  with  the  tempest's  roar 
The  whispers  of  thy  grace. 

4  Those  gentle  whispers  let  me  hear. 

Till  all  the  tumult  cease  ; 
And  gales  of  paradise  shall  lull 
My  weary  soul  to  peace 


PROVIDENCE. 
QQ.^  P1ymn335.  L.  M.  Beddomc.  ^ 

«jp«j>^  Edgarton,  Bowen. 

God  wise  and  gracious. 

AIT,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will ; 
Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still ! 
Nor  let  a  murmuring  thought  arise  ; 
His  ways  are  just,  his  counsels  wise. 

2  He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells, 
Performs  his  Avork,  the  cause  conceals  ; 
But,  though  his  methods  are  unknown. 
Judgment  and  truth  support  his  throne. 

3  Wait  then,  my  soul,  submissive  wait, 
Prostrate  before  his  awful  seat: 
And,  'midst  the  terrors  of  his  rod, 
Still  trust  a  wise  and  gracious  God. 

OOa    Hymn  3e36.  H.  M.  DiviM. 

Haddam,  Keene.  ^ 
The  Providence  of  God  in  the  Seasons. 

OW  pleasmg  is  the  voice 
Of  God,  our  heavenly  King, 
Who  bids  the  frosts  retire, 
And  wakes  the  lovely  spring ! 
Bright  suns  arise, 
The  mild  wind  blows, 
And  beauty  glows 
Through  eartli  and  skies. 

2  The  morn,  with  glory  crown'd, 
His  hand  arrays  m  smiles: 
He  bids  the  eve  decline. 
Rejoicing  o'er  the  hills : 

The  evening  Jareeze 
His  breath  perfumes : 
His  beauty  blooms 
In  flowers  and  trees. 

3  With  life  he  clothes  the  spring, 
The  earth  with  summer  warms: 
He  spreads  th'  autumnal  feast. 
And  rides  on  wintry  storms : 

His  gifts  divine 
Through  all  appear ; 
And  round  the  year 
His  glories  shine. 


337 


Hymn  337. L.P.M.  Moore. 
Melville,  Elliot. 
.^11  things  are  of  God. 


THOU  art,  O  God,  the  life  and  light 
Of  all  this  wondrous  world  we  see  ; 
Its  glow  by  day,  its  smile  by  night. 

Are  but  reflections  caught  from  thee 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine. 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 

2  When  day,  with  farewell  beams,  delays 
Among  the  opening  clouds  of  ev'n. 
And  we  can  almost  think  we  gaze, 
Through  opening  vistas  into  heaven 


338,  339 


UNIVERSAL  PRAISE. 


340,  341,  312 


Those  hues  that  mark  the  sun's  decline 
So  soft,  so  radiant,  Lord,  are  thine. 

3  When  night,  with  Vving-s  of  starry  gloom, 

Overshadows  all  the  earth  and  skies, 
Like  some  dark,  beauteous  bird,  whose 
plume 

Is  sparkling  with  unnumber'd  e3^es ; 
That  sacred  gloom,  those  lires  divine. 
So  grand,  so  countless.  Lord,  are  thine. 

4  When  youthful  spring  around  usbreathes, 

Thy  Spirit  warms  her  fragrant  sigh ; 
And  every  flower  that  summer  wreathes, 

Is  born  beneath  that  kindling  eye : 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine. 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 


UNIVERSAL  PRAISE, 
qqo  Hymn  338.  8.  7.  4.  Robinson,  ^ 

000  Greenville,  Vesper  Hymn. 
%  Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

MIGHTY  God,  while  angels  bless  thee, 
May  a  sinner  speak  thy  name  ? 
Lord  of  man,  as  Lord  of  angels. 
Thou  art  every  creature's  theme. 
Hallelujah, 

Hallelujah,  hallelujah.  Amen. 

2  Lord  of  every  land  and  nation, 

Ancient  of  eternal  days! 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 
Be  thy  just,  exafted  praise. 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

3  For  the  grandeur  of  thy  nature  — 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought — 
For  created  w^orks  of  power. 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  w^rought. 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

1  For  thy  providence  that  governs. 

Through  thine  empire's  wide  domain ; 
VVings  an  angel  —  guides  a  sparrow  — 
Blessed  be  thy  gentle  reign. 
Hallelujah,  &c. 


Hymn  339.  CM. 

Amherst,  Victory. 


J4- 

+r 


Praise  to  the  Son. 

OFOR  a  thousand  seraph  tongues 
To  bless  th'  incarnate  Word! 
O  for  a  thousand  thankful  songs 
In  honour  of  my  Lord! 

2  Come,  tune  afresh  your  golden  lyres, 
Ye  angels  round  the  throne; 
Ye  saints,  in  all  your  sacred  choirs, 
Adore  th'  eternal  Son. 


Hymxn340.  C.P.M.  Ogilvie.  ^ 

llaptuie,  Switzerland. 
Invocation  to  univej'sal  praise. 

EGIN,  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lay  : 

Let  each  enraptured  thought  obey, 
And  praise  th'  Almighty's  name  ! 
Lo  I  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies, 
In  one  melodious  concert  rise. 
To  swell  th'  inspiring  theme  ! 

2  Wake,  all  ye  mounting  tribes,  and  sing; 
Ye  plumy  warblers  of  the  spring. 

Harmonious  anthems  raise 
To  Him  who  shaped  your  finer  :nould> 
Wlio  tipp'd  your  glittering  wmgs  witli 
gold. 

And  tuned  your  voice  to  praise  ! 

3  Let  man,  by  nobler  passions  sway'd, 
The  feeling  heart,  the  reasoning  henL 

In  heavenly  praise  employ ; 
Spread  his  almighty  name  around, 
Till  heaven's  broad  arch  rings  back  the 

The  general  burst  of  joy4  [sound, 


341 


Hymn  341.   H.  M. 

Zion,  Keene. 
Universal  praise. 

LET  every  creature  join 
To  bless  Jehovah's  name, 
And  every  power  unite 
To  swell  th'  exalted  theme ; 


Let  nature  raise, 


A  general  sonar 


From  every  tongue,    Of  grateful  praise. 

2  But  O  !  from  human  tonorues 

CD 

Should  nobler  praises  flow ; 
And  every  thankful  heart 
With  warm  devotion  glow : 
Your  voices  raise,  I  Above  the  rest 
Ye  highly  blest,     |  Declare  his  praise. 

3  Assist  me,  gracious  God ; 
My  heart,  my  voice  inspire  ; 
Then  shall  I  humbly  join 
The  universal  choir: 


Thy  grace  can  raise 
My  heart  and  tongue, 


And  tune  my  song 
To  lively  praise. 


3 


4^2         Hymn  342.   6.4.  :^ 

Italian  Hymn,  Southampton. 


Solemn  invocation. 


^OME,  thou  Almighty  King! 
^  Help  us  thy  name  to  sing; 

Help  us  to  praise ! 
Father  all  glorious. 
O'er  all  victorious. 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 

Ancient  of  days ! 
2   Come,  thou  all  gracious  Lord! 
By  heaven  and  earth  adored, 

Our  prayer  attend! 


343,  344,  345 


CHRIST. 


346,  347,  348 


Come,  and  thy  cliildren  bless  ; 
Give  thy  good  word  success ; 
Make  thine  own  holiness 
On  us  descend! 


Hymn  343.    6.  4. 

Italian  liyiun,  SoutJiainpton. 
Praise  for  ChrLt^s  triamyh. 

LET  us  awake  our  joys, 
Strike  up  with  cheerful  voice, 
Each  creature  sing  — 
Angels,  begin  the  song ; 
Mortals,  the  strain  prolong. 
In  accents  sweet  and  strong, 
'Jesus  is  Kintj.' 

2    He  vanquish'd  sin  and  hell. 
And  all  our  foes  will  quell ; 

Mourners,  rejoice  ! 
His  dying  love  adore, — 
Praise  him  now  raised  in  power. 
Praise  him  for  evermore, 
Witl;  joyful  voice. 


CHRIST. 
HIS  BIRTH. 
Q44   Hymn  344.    11.10.  Heber.  ^ 

Mercy. 

The  infant  Saviour. 

BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aid  ; 
Star  of  the  east,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  the  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2 Cold,  on  his  cradle,  the  dew-drops  are  shining. 

Low  lies  his  bed  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall  5 
Angels  adore  him,  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odours  of  Eden  and  offerings  divine? 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from  the  mine? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  eacli  ample  oblation  ; 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  his  favour  secure  j 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration. 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

Hymn  345.    8.  7.  4.  Montgomery.  ^ 
Greenville,  Vesper  Hymn. 
The  Savwur^s  birth. 

A  NGELS,  from  the  realms  of  glory, 
^  Wing'd  their  flight  o'er  all  the  earth'; 
They  who  sang  creation's  story. 

Sung  aloud  Messiah's  birth ; 
Come  and  worship. 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

2  Shepherds,  m  the  fields  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  their  flocks  by  night, 
Saw  angelic  heralds  gliding, 
And  Keheld  the  glorious  light! 
Come,  &c. 

3  Sages  left  their  contemplations. 

Brighter  visions  beam'd  from  far! 


Sought  the  great  Desire  of  Nations, 
When  they  saw  his  natal  star: 
Come,  &,c. 

4  Sinners  !  bow'd  with  true  repentance, 

Doom'd  by  guilt  to  endless  pains, 
Justice  now  repeals  your  sentence, 
Mercy  calls  you,  —  break  your  chains  ! 
Come,  &LC, 

HIS  MINISTRY. 

Q^fJ  Hymn  346.   L.  M.  Bowring.  ^ 

Addison,  Warefield. 
The  teaching  of  Jesus. 

OW  sweetly  flow'd  the  gospel  sound 
From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace  ; 
When  list'ning  thousands  gath'ring  round, 
The  voice  of  Jesus  fill'd  the  place  ! 

2  From  heaven  he  came  —  of  heaven  he 

spoke, 

To  heaven  he  led  his  followers'  way  ; 
Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke, 
Unveiling  one  immortal  day. 

3  '  Come,  wanderers,  to  my  Father's  hdihe, 
Come,  all  ye  weary  ones,  and  rest !' 
Yes,  sacred  Teacher,  we  will  come, 
Obey  thee,  love  thee,  and  be  blest. 

4  Decay,  then,  tenements  of  dust ! 
Pillars  of  earthly  pride,  decay ! 

A  nobler  mansion  waits  the  just, 
And  Jesus  has  prepared  the  way. 

RESURRECTION. 

OA!7  *  Hymn  347:   7's.    Collyer.  ij. 

'  Aberdeen,  Sudbury. 

Resurrection  of  Christ. 

'1/|0RNING  breaks  upon  the  tomb! 

Jesus  dissipates  its  gloom! 
Day  of  triumph  through  the  skies. 
See  the  glorious  Saviour  rise  ! 

2  Christians,  dry  your  flowing  tears ; 
Chase  those  unbelieving  fears ; 
Look  on  his  deserted  grave  ; 
Doubt  no  more  his  power  to  save. 

3  Ye  who  are  of  deatli  afraid. 
Triumph  in  the  scatter'd  shade ; 
Drive  your  anxious  fears  away; 
See  the  place  where  Jesus  lay! 

4  So  the  rising  sun  appears. 
Shedding  radiance  o'er  the  spheres: 
So  returning  beams  of  light 
Chase  the  terrors  of  the  night. 

04Q      Hymn  348.    C.  P.  M.  # 

Rapture,  Kingsbridge. 
Christ  rising  from  Vie  grave. 

ESUS  who  died,  a  world  to  save, 
Revives,  and  rises  from  the  grave 
By  his  almighty  power; 


J 


349,  350 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 


35],  352,  353 


From  sin,  and*  death,  and  liell  set  free, 
He  captive  leads  captivity, 
And  lives,  to  die  no  more. 

2  Plenteous  he  is  in  truth  and  grace, 
He  offers  pardon  to  our  race, 

He  bids  us  turn  and  live  ; 
His  pard'ning  grace  for  all  is  free  — 
Transgression,  sin,  iniquity, 

He  freely  doth  forgive. 


Then  with  our  Saviour,  brother,  friend, 
A  blest  eternity  we'll  spend, 
Triumphant  in  his  grace. 


EXALTATION. 


349 


Hymxn349.   8.7.  Kelly. 

Tamworth,  Bavaria. 
^    Let  all  the  angels  of  God  worship  him. 

HARK,  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 
Sound  the  note  of  praise  above! 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices: 

Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love : 
See,  he  sits  on  yonder  throne ; 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 

2  Sing  how  Jesus  came  from  heaven, 

How  he  bore  the  cross  below ; 
Ho'w^all  power  to  him  is  given; 

How  he  reigns  in  glory  now: 
'Tis  a  great  and  endless  theme : 
O  'tis  sweet  to  sing  of  him ! 

3  King  of  glory,  reign  forever. 

Thine  an  everlasting  crown: 
Nothing  from  thy  love  shall  sever 

Those  whom  thou  hast  made  thine  own  ! 
Happy  objects  of  thy  grace, 
Destined  to  behold  thy  face. 

4  Saviour,  hasten  thine  appearing ; 

Bring,  O  bring  the  glorious  day. 
When,  the  awful  summons  hearing. 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away : 
Then,  with  golden  harps,  we'll  sing — 
'Glory,  glory  to  our  King.' 

Q^A      Hymn  350.    C.  P.  M.  ^ 

eJt/V/  Sherburne,  Kingsbridge. 

Excellencies  of  Christ  celebrated. 

^\  COULD  we  speak  the  matchless 
worth, 

O  could  we  sound  the  glories  forth. 

Which  in  our  Saviour  shine. 
We'd  soar  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel,  while  he  sings 
In  notes  almost  divine. 

2  We'd  sing  the  character  he  bears. 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears, 

Exalted  on  his  throne  : 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
We  would  to  everlasting  days 

Make  all  his  glories  known. 

3  Well,  the  delightful  day  will  come. 
When  Christ  our  Lord  will  bring  us  home, 

And  we  shall  see  his  face  : 
24 


351 


Hymn  351.    5.  6. 

Wesley. 
Praise  to  the  Sa/viour, 

rF  servants  of  God, 
Your  Master  proclaim, 
And  publish  abroad 

His  wonderful  name ; 
The  name  all  wictorious  ^ 
Of  Jesus  extol ; 
His  kingdom  is  glorious 
And  rules  over  all. 

2  God  ruleth  on  high, 

Almighty  to  save  ; 
And  stul  he  is  nigh. 

His  presence  we  have : 
The  great  congregation 
His  triumph  shall  sing, 
Ascribing  salvation 
To  Jesus  our  King. 

3  Then  let  us  adore. 

And  give  him  his  right: 
All  glory  and  power. 

And  wisdom  and  might. 
All  honour  and  blessing, 
With  angels  above. 
And  thanks  never  ceasmg 
For  infinite  love 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 
Hymn  352.   CM.   Steele.  ^ 

Dedham,  Canterbury. 

Jesus  Christ  the  Christianas  best  Beloved. 

EAR  centre  of  my  best  desires, 
And  sovereign  of  my  heart! 
What  sweet  delight  thy  name  in-spires ' 
What  bliss  thy  smiles  impart! 

2  Too  oft,  alas !  my  p^sions  rove 
In  search  of  meauCT*  charms  ; 
Trifles,  unworthy  of  my  love. 
Divide  me  from  thine  arms. 

3 Ye  tempting  vanities,  depart; 
I  seek  my  gracious  Lord : 
No  balm  to  heal  my  aching  heart 
Can  all  your  joys  afford. 

4  Come,  dearest  Lord,  with  power  divine, 
And  drive  thy  foes  away ; 
O !  make  my  heart,  my  passions  thine. 
Nor  ever  let  me  stray. 

Hymn  353.    CM.  Heginlotha^n.  Jfj^ 
Roxbury,  Boxford. 
TVie  good  Shepherd. 

TO  thee,  my  Shepherd  and  my  Lord 
A  grateful  song  I'll  raise ; 


354,  355 


DOCTHINES  OF 


THE  GOSPEL. 


356,  357,  358 


O!  let  the  feeblest  of  thy  flock 
Attempt  to  speak  thy  praise. 

2  But  how  shall  mortal  tongues  express 

A  subject  so  divine  ? 
Do  justice  to  so  vast  a  theme, 
Or  praise  a  love  like  thine  ? 

3  My  life,  my  joy,  my  hope,  I  owe 

To  this  amazing  love  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  comforts  here, 
And  nobler  bliss  above. 

4  To  thee  my  trembfing  spirit  flies, 

With  sin  and  grief  oppress 't ; 
Thy  fifentle  voice  dispels  my  fears, 
And  lulls  my  cares  to  rest. 


^f%A       Hymn  354.  CM. 

t»9J  i  Woodland,  Gorliam. 

The  Q-uidino-  Star. 
RIGHT  was  the  guiding  star  that  led, 
With  mild  benignant  ray. 
The  Gentiles  to  the  lowly  shed 
Where  the  Redeemer  lay. 

2  But  lo!  a  brighter,  clearer  light, 

Now  points  to  his  abode. 
It  shines  through  sin  and  sorrow's  night. 
To  guide  us  to  our  Lord. 

3  O  haste  to  follow  where  it  leads  ; 
.  The  gracious  call  obey  ; 

Be  rugged  wilds,  or  flowery  meads. 
The  Christian's  destined  way. 

4  O  gladly  tread  the  narrow  path, 

While  light  and  grace  are  given ; 
Who  meekly  follow  Christ  on  earth, 
Shall  reign  with  him  in  heaven. 

qi!t^  Hymn  355.  h,  M,  Doddridge,  ^ 

Alfreton,  Waietield. 
Christ,  the  Sun  of  righteousness. 

TO  thee,  O  Gtod,  we  homage  pay, 
Source  of  the  light  that  rules  the  day  ; 
Who,  while  he  gilds  all  nature's  frame. 
Reflects  thy  rays,  and  speaks  thy  name. 

2  In  louder  strains  we  sing  that  grace. 
Which  gives  the  Sun  of  righteousness ; 
Whose  noble  light  salvation  brings. 
And  scatters  healing  from  his  wings. 

3  Still  on  our  hearts  may  Jesus  shine. 
With  beams  of  light  and  love  divine ; 
Quicken'd  by  him,  our  souls  shall  live, 
And  cheer'd  by  him,  shall  grow  and  thrive. 

4  O  may  his  glories  stand  confess'd 
From  north  to  south,  from  east  to  west : 
Successful  may  his  gospel  run, 

W  ide  as  the  circuit  of  the  sun. 


;56 


Mount  Calvary, 


Hymn  356.   7's.        #  or  b 

Evening  Hymn. 
Christ  the  Rock  of  Jiges. 

OCK  of  Ages,  shelter  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  \ 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood. 
From  thy  wounded  side  which  fiow'd, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure. 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

2  Not  the  labour  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  the  law's  demands : 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  forever  flow ; 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyes  shall  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown. 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment  throne, 
Rock  of  Ages,  shelter  me. 

Let  me  hide 'myself  in  thee. 


:57 


Steele, 


Hymn  357.    C.  M. 

Haitian d,  Hopkinton. 

Saviour. 

COME,  heavenly  love,  inspire  my  song 
With  thine  immortal  flame  ; 
And  teach  my  heart,  and  teach  my  tongue, 
The  Saviour's  lovely  name. 

2  The  Saviour  !  O,  what  endless  charms 

Dwell  in  that  blissful  sound  ! 
Its  influence  every  fear  disarms, 
And  spreads  delight  around. 

3  Here,  pardon,  life,  and  joys  divine, 

In  rich  profusion  flow, 
For  guilty  rebels,  lost  in  sin 
And  doom'd  to  endless  wo. 

4  O,  the  rich  depths  of  love  divine  ! 

Of  bliss,  a  boundless  store  ! 
Dear  Saviour,  let  me  call  thee  mine, — 
I  cannot  wish  for  more  1 

5  On  thee  alone  my  hope  relies ; 

Beneath  thy  cross  I  fall ; 
My  Lord,  my  life,  my  sacrifice, 
My  Saviour,  and  my  all  1 


DOCTRINES  OF  THE  GOSPEL, 
q^XQ^        Hymn  358.   L.  P.M.  4^ 

Palestine,  Eliot. 
Atonement. 

PEACE,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive 
moan 

Hath  taught  the  rocks  the  notes  of  wo  . 
Cease  thy  complaint — suppress  thy  groan. 

And  let  thy  tears  forget  to  flow  ; 
Behold  the  precious  balm  is  found, 
Atoning  blood  can  heal  tliy  wound. 


359,  360,  361 


INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISES 


362,  363 


2  Come,  freely  •come,  by  sin  oppress'd. 

Unburden  here  thy  weighty  load ; 
Here  find  thy  refuge  and  thy  rest. 

And  trust  the  mercy  of  thy  God  : 
He  is  thy  Saviour — glorious  word  | 
Forever  love  and  praise  the  Lord. 


Hymn  359.    C.  M.    Turner.  ^ 

Milford,  Lanesboro'. 
The  power  of  faith. 

FAITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 
And  saves  me  from  its  snares  ; 
Its  aid  in  every  duty  brings. 
And  softens  all  my  cares. 

2  It  takes  away  the  thirst  of  sin, 

And  lights  the  sacred  fire 
Of  love  to  God  and  heavenly  things. 
And  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

3  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power 

The  healing  balm  to  give  : 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer. 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

4  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds. 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign ; 
And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there, 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain. 

*^r^n        Hymn  360.   H.  M.  # 

Haddam,  Hobait. 

Her  ways  are  tcays  of  pleasantness,  and  all  her 
paths  are  peace. 

THE  wisdom  of  the  Lord, 
Descending  from  above, 
Invites  the  sons  of  men 
In  language  full  of  love  : 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  paths  of  peace. 

2  Her  riches  are  divine  ; 
Her  treasures,  always  full, 
Brighter  than  rubies  shine, 
And  satisfy  the  soul : 

Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness. 
And  all  her  paths  are  paths  of  peace. 

3  In  wisdom's  pleasant  ways 
The  sun  will  always  shine. 
To  cheer  the  soul  with  peace, 
And  prospects  all  divine : 

Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness. 
And  all  her  paths  are  paths  of  peace. 


■rr 


oa^  Hymx^361.  C.F.M,  H. More. 

^  Sherburne,  Switzerland. 

The  charms  of  virtue  imperishable. 

A  LL  earthly  charms,  however  dear, 
Howe'er  they  please  the  eye  or  ear. 

Will  quickly  fade  and  fly ; 
Of  earthly  glory  faint  the  blaze, 
And  soon  the  transitory  rays 

In  endless  darkness  "iiie. 


2  The  nobler  beauties  of  the  just 
ShaLl  never  moulder  in  the  dust. 

Or  know  a  sad  decay ; 
Their  honours  time  and  death  defy. 
And  round  the  throne  of  heaven  on  high 

Beam  everlasting  day. 


Hymn  362.   L.  M.   Steele.  ^ 

9j\j/im^  Tovvnsend,  Vernon. 

Sufficiency  of  grace. 

N  vain  my  roving  thoughts  would  find 
A  portion  worthy  of  the  mind  ; 
On  earth  my  soul  can  never  rest, 
For  earth  can  never  make  me  blest. 

2  Can  lasting  Iiappmess  be  found 
Where  seasons  roll  their  hasty  round. 
And  days  and  hours  with  rapid  flight 
Sweep  cares  and  pleasures  out  of  sight  ? 

3  Arise,  my  thoughts,  my  heart  arise, 
Leave  this  vain  world,  and  seek  the  skies ; 
There  purest  joys  forever  last. 
When  seasons,  days,  and  hours  are  past. 

4  Come,  Lord,  thy  powerful  grace  impart, 
Thy  grace  can  raise  my  wandering  heart 
To  pleasure  perfect  and  sublime. 
Unmeasured  by  the  wings  of  time. 


INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISES 
<qao   Hymn  363.   8.7.4.   Hart.  ^ 

tffU^        Bethlehem,  Franconia. 

Come  and  welcome  to  Jesus  Christ, 

C^OME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 
^  Come  —  'tis  mercy's  welcome  hour ^ 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you. 

Full  of  pit}^,  join'd  with  power : 
He  is  able, 

He  is  willing ;  doubt  no  more. 

2  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth 

Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him: 
This  he  gives  you ; 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

3  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 

Lost  and  ruin'd  by  the  fall ; 
If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 

You  will  never  come  at  all : 
Not  the  righteous  — 
Sinners,  Jesus  came  to  call. 

4  Lo !  the  incarnate  God,  ascended, 

Pleads  the  merits  of  his  blood ; 
Venture  on  him,  venture  wholly, 

Let  no  other  trust  intrude : 
None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 


364,  365,  366,  367  IN^ITATIOiNS 


AND  PROMISES. 


368,  369 


Of^4  Hym.\  364.  8.  7.  Montgomery,  ^ 

tJxJ^  Bavaria,  Franconia. 

Sinners  invited  to  the  fountain. 

C^OME  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain, 
^  Sinners,  ruin'd  by  the  fall ; 
Here,  a  pure  and  healing  fountain 

Flows  to  purify  the  soul, 
In  a  full  perpetual  tide, — 
Open'd  when  the  Saviour  died. 

2  Come,  in  sorrow  and  contrition. 
Wounded,  impotent,  and  blind ; 

Here,  the  guilty,  free  remission  — 
Here,  the  troubled,  peace  may  find  : 

Health  this  fountain  will  restore  ; 

He  that  drinks  shall  thirst  no  more. 


365 


Hymn  365.   8.7.4.  # 

Greenville,  Franconia. 
T7ic  sinner  invited  and  threatened. 

EAR,  O  sinner  !  — mercy  hails  you. 
Now  with  sweetest  voice  she  calls ; 
Bids  you  haste  to  seek  the  Saviour, 

Ere  the  hand  of  justice  falls ; 
Trust  in  Jesus, 
'Tis  the  voice  of  mercy  calls. 

2  Haste  !  O  sinner  |  to  the  Saviour, 
Seek  his  mercy  while  you  may ; 

Soon  the  day  of  grace  is  over ; 
Soon  your  life  will  pass  away ! 

Haste  to  Jesus, 

You  must  perish  if  you  stay. 


366 


Hymn  366.   8.7.4.  Allen. 

Greenville,  Bingham. 
Sinners  entreated  to  hear, 

^INNERS,  will  you  scorn  the  message, 
^  Sent  in  mercy  from  above  ! 

Every  sentence  —  O  how  tender ! 
Every  line  is  full  of  love  ; 

Listen  to  it  — 

Every  line  is  full  of  love. 

2  Hear  the  heralds  of  the  gospel 

News  from  Zion's  King  proclaim, 
To  repenting  sinners  —  *  Pardon, 

*Free  forgiveness  in  his  name.' 
How  refreshing ! 
Free  forgiveness  in  his  name ! 

3  Tempted  souls,  they  bring  you  succour  ; 

Fearful  hearts,  they  queli  your  fears ; 
And  with  news  of  consolation 

Chase  away  the  falling  tears: 
Tender  heralds  — 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears. 


367 


H 


Hymn3Q7.   8.7..  ^ 

Greenville,  Homer. 
The  Gospel  Proclamation 
ARK  !  the  Gospel  trumpet's  sounding! 
Sinners,  hear  the  joyful  call ; 


Christ,  in  pardoning  lovfe  abounding. 
Offers  liberty  to  all. 

2  Tho'  your  crimes  have  reach'd  to  heaven, 

And  of  deepest  dye  appear ; 
Ask,  and  they  shall  be  forgiven. 
Seek,  and  you  shall  find  him  near. 

3  Cast  your  load  of  guilt  behind  you, 

To  the  Lord  for  mercy  flee ; 
Though  the  strongest  fetters  bind  you, 
His  salvation  makes  you  free. 

4  Turn  to  Jesus,  seek  salvation, 

Sound  aloud  his  gracious  name  ; 
Glory,  honour,  adoration  1 
Christ,  the  Lord,  to  save  us  came. 


QfiQ        Hymn  368.  CM. 

Roxbury,  Milford. 
ChrisPs  invitation  to  sinners. 

npHE  Saviour  calls  —  let  every  ear 
Attend  the  heavenly  sound; 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear ; 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round, 

2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow ; 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  mortal  wo. 

3  Ye  sinners,  come  —  'tis  mercy's  voice  ; 

That  gracious  voice  obey ; 
'Tis  Jesus  calls  to  heavenly  joys  — 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

4  Dear  Saviour !  draw  reluctant  hearts  ; 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly. 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink — ^and  never  die. 

Hymn  369.   CM.   Medley.  ^ 

Lanesboro',  Hopkinton. 
Whosoever  will,  let  him  come, 

WHAT  amazing  words  of  grace 
Are  in  the  gospel  found. 
Suited  to  every  sinner's  case 
Who  knows  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Poor  sinful,  thirsty,  fainting  souls. 

Are  freely  welcome  here  ; 
Salvation,  like  a  river,  rolls 
Abundant,  free,  and  clear. 

3  Come,  then,  with  all  your  wants  and 

wounds. 
Your  every  burden  bring ; 
Here  love,  unchanging  love,  abounds, 
A  deep  celestial  spring! 

4  Millions  of  sinners,  vile  as  you. 

Have  here  found  life  and  peace  : 
Come,  then,  and  prove  its  virtues  too, 
And  drink,  adore,  and  bless 


370,  371,  U72 


HOLY  SPIRIT. 


373,  374,  375,  376 


370 


Hymn  370.   7's.  4t 

Evening  Hymn. 
Sinners  urged  to  accept  the  invitation. 

who  in  his  courts  are  found, 
Listening  Lo  the  joyful  sound, 
Lost  and  helpless  as  ye  are, 
Sons  of  sorrow,  sin,  and  care. 
Glorify  the  King  of  Kings, 
Take  the  peace  the  gospel  brings. 

2  Turn  to  Christ  your  longing  eyes, 
View  this  bleeding  sacrihce  ; 
See,  in  him,  your  sins  forgiven, 
Pardon,  holiness,  and  heaven; 
Glorify  the  King  of  Kings, 
Take  the  peace  the  Gospel  brings. 

q^i  Hymn  371.   7's.  4t 

^  ■  Austria,  Pilgrim. 

At  parting. 

WHEN  thy  mortal  life  is  fled. 
When  the  death-shades  o'er  thee 
spread. 

Thou  hast  finish'd  earth's  career. 
Sinner,  where  wilt  thou  appear.^ 

2  When  the  world  has  pass'd  away. 
When  draws  near  the  judgment  day. 
When  the  awful  trump  shall  sound. 
Say,  O  where  wilt  thou  be  found 

3  When  the  Judge  descends  in  light. 
Clothed  in  majesty  and  might ; 
When  the  wicked  quail  with  l^ar. 
Where,  O  where  Avilt  thou  appear? 

4  What  shall  soothe  thy  pained  heart. 
When  the  saints  and  ttiou  must  part  ? 
When  the  good  with  joy  are  crown'd, 
Sinner,  where  wilt  thou  be  found  ? 

5  While  the  Holy  Ghost  is  nigh, 
Qjiickly  to  the  Saviour  fly ; 
Then  shall  peace  thy  spirit  cheer. 
Then  in  heaven  shalt  thou  appear. 


373 


079         Hymn  372.  12's. 

^  ^  ^  Scotland. 

Free  grace. 

^HE  voice  of  free  grace  cries,  '  Escape  to  the  mountain 
For  Adam's  lost  race  Christ  hath  open'd  a  fountain  ; 
For  sin  and  uncleanness,  and  every  transgression, 
His  blood  flows  most  freely  in  streams  of  salvation. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  who  has  died  for  our  pardon, 
We'll  praise  him  again,  when  we  pass  over  Jordan. 

2  Now  Jesus,  our  King,  reigns  triumphantly  glorious ; 
O'er  sin,  death,  and  hell,  he  is  more  than  victorious; 
With  sliouti  ig  proclaim  it  —  O  trust  in  his  passion, 
He  saves  us  most  freel)f, —  O  precious  salvation  1 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &c. 

3  The  Saviour  his  name  now  proclaims  all  victoiious, 
He  reigns  over  all,  and  his  kingdom  is  glorious  : 
To  Jesus  we'll  join  with  the  great  congregation. 
Anil  triumph,  ascribing  to  him  our  salvation. 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &c 

I  WitlTjoy  shall  we  stand,  when  escaped  to  the  shore; 
With  harps  in  our  hands,  we'll  praise  him  the  more  ; 
We'll  range  the  sweet  plains  on  the  bank  of  the  river, 
And  sing  of  salvaiion  forever  and  ever  I 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &c. 

24* 


Hymn  373.   S.  M. 

Shepherd,  Zealand. 
Sinners  invited. 

OW  is  the  aiccepted  time. 
Now  is  the  day  of  grace ; 
O  sinners  come  without  delay, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  face. 

2  Now  is  the  accepted  time, 
The  Saviour  calls  to-day ; 

To-morrow  it  may  be  too  late. 
Then  why  should  you  delay  ? 

3  Now  is  the  accepted  time. 
The  Saviour  bids  you  come  ; 

And  every  promise  in  his  word, 
Proclaims  there  yet  is  room. 


374 


Hymn  374.   L.  M. 

Alton,  Q-uincy. 

One  thing  needful. 

HY  will  ye  waste  on  trifling  cares 
The  lives  divine  compassion  spares, 
While  in  the  various  range  of  thought 
The  one  thing  needful  is  forgot? 

2  Shall  God  invite  you  from  above, 
Shall  Jesus  urge  his  dying  love. 
Shall  troubled  conscience  give  you  pain, 
And  all  these  pleas  unite  in  vain  ? 

3  Not  so  your  eyes  will  always  view 
The  objects  which  you  now  pursue'; 
Not  so  eternity  appear. 

When  death's  decisive  hour  is  near. 

4  Almighty  God  !  thine  aid  impart 
To  fix  conviction  on  the  heart : 
Thou  canst  illume  the  darkest  eyes. 
And  make  the  proudest  scorner  wise. 


HOLY  SPIRIT. 
O^y/^        Hymn  375.    S.  M.  ^ 

Fountain,  London. 

Lending  of  the  Spirit. 

'mis  God,  the  Spirit,  leads 
In  paths  before  unknown: 
The  work  to  be  perform'd  is  ours ; 
The  strength  is  all  his  own.  * 

2   Assisted  by  his  grace. 
We  still  pui^sue  our  way ; 
And  hope  at  last  to  reach'  the  prize, 
Sec«re  in  endless  day. 


376 


Hymn  376.   8.7.4.  4* 

Bingham,  Vesper  Hymn. 
Influences  of  the  Spirit. 

WHO  but  thou.  Almighty  Spirit, 
Can  the  heathen  world  reclaim? 
Men  may  preach,  but,  till  Thou  favour. 

Heathens  still  will  be  the  same : 
Mighty  Spirit! 

Witness  to  the  Saviour's  name. 


377,  378,  379 


THE  CHRISTIAN. 


380,  381,  382 


2  Thou  hast  promised  by  the  prophets 

Glorious  light  in  latter  days : 
Come,  and  bless  bewilder'd  nations, 

Change  our  prayers  and  tears  to  praise  ; 
Promised  Spirit! 

Round  the  world  diffuse  thy  rays. 

3  All  our  hopes,  and  prayers,  and  labours 

Must  be  vain  without  thine  aid: 
But  thou  wilt  not  disappoint  us, 

All  is  true  that  thou  hast  said : 
Gracious  Spirit ! 

O'er  the  world  thine  influence  shed. 


q77   Hymn  377.  L.  M.  StennetL  ^ 

^  •  •  Heber,  Ashfield. 

Our  iod'ies  the  temple  cf  the  Holy  Ghost. 

AND  will  the  offended  God  again 
Return,  and  dwell  with  sinful  men? 
Will  he  within  this  bosom  raise 
A  living  temple  to  his  praise  ? 

2  The  joyful  news  transports  my  breast ; 
All  hail!  I  cry,  thou  heavenly  Guest! 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  powers  within, 
And  let  the  King  of  Glory  in. 

3  Enter,  with  all  thy  heavenly  train, 
Here  live,  and  here  forever  reign; 
Thy  sceptre  o'er  my  passions  sway. 
Let  love  command,  and  I'll  obey. 

4  Reason  and  conscience  shall  submit. 
And  pay  their  homage  at  thy  feet; 
To  thee  I'll  consecrate  my  heart. 
And  bid  each  rival  thence  depart. 

q7Q   Hymn  378.   h.  M.   Brown.  ^ 

'  *^  Alton,  Vernon. 

Prayer  for  the  guidance  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

(^OME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above  ; 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide  ! 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display. 
And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart. 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 


q7Q     Hymn  379.    S.  M.  Hart. 

'  *^  Zealand,  Suffield. 

Prayer  for  the  Spirit. 

("^OME,  gracious  Spirit,  come. 
Let  thy  bright  beams  arise  ; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

I   Convmce  us  of  our  sin  ; 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood ; 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
Th'  eternal  love  of  Go^. 


3  Revive  our  drooping  faith ; 
Our  doubts  and  fears  remove^ 

And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

4  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 
To  sanctify  the  soul. 

To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part. 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

QQA  Hymn  380.   L.  M.  Beddome,  ^ 

Alton,  Shirley. 

Teachings  of  the  Spirit. 

COME,  blessed  Spirit,  source  of  light, 
Whose  power  and  grace  are  unconfined, 
Dispel  the  gloomy  shades  of  night. 
The  thicker  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  To  mine  illumined  eyes  display 
The  glorious  truth  thy  word  reveals  ; 
Cause  me  to  run  the  heavenly  way ; 
The  book  unfold,  unloose  the  seals. 

3  Thine  inward  teachings  make  me  know 
The  mysteries  of  redeeming  love. 
The  emptiness  of  things  below. 
The  excellence  of  things  above. 

4  While  through  this  dubious  maze  I  stray 
Spread,  like  the  sun,  thy  beams  abroad, 
To  show  the  dangers  of  the  way. 
And  guide  my  feeble  steps  to  God. 

OQI     Hymn  381.   L.  M.   Steele.  ^ 

*  Alden,  Addison. 

The  ivfluences  of  the  Hohj  Spirit  experienced. 

Tr|E  AR  Lord !  and  shall  thy  Spirit  rest 

In  this  polluted  heart  of  mine  ? 
Unworthy  dwelling !  glorious  guest ! 
Favour  astonishing,  divine  ! 

2  Yes,  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh ! 
'Tis  he  sustains  my  fainting  heart; 
Else  would  my  hopes  forever  die. 
And  every  cheering  ray  depart. 

3  What  less  than  thine  almighty  word 
Can  raise  my  heart  from  earth  and  dust  ? 
And  bid  me  cleave  to  thee,  my  Lord; 
My  life,  my  treasure,  and  my  trust? 

4  0!  let  thy  Spirit  in  my  heart 
Forever  dwell,  thou  God  of  love ! 
And  light  ^nd  heavenly  peace  impart, 
Sweet  earnest  of  the  joys  above  ! 


THE  CHRISTIAN. 


382 


Hymn  382.    C.  M. 

Abridge,  Boxford. 

The  vccfxicst% 

FATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace, 
Let  this  petitioi.  rise  : 


883,  384,  385 


THE  CHRISTIAN. 


386,  387,  388 


2  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free : 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  thee. 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine, 

My  life  and  death  attend ; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

OQO         Hymn  383.   CM.  4t 

Amherst,  Sarnos. 
Jlohj  aspiration, 

OSUN  of  Righteousness,  arise, 
With  healing  in  thy  wing; 
To  my  diseased,  my  fainting  soul, 
Life  and  salvation  bring. 

2  These  clouds  of  pride  and  sin  dispel. 

By  thine  all-piercing  beam; 
Lighten  my  darkened  eyes  with  faith. 
Sly  heart  with  hope  inflame. 

3  My  mind,  by  thy  all- quickening  power. 

From  low  desires  set  free  ; 
Unite  my  roving,  scatter'd  thoughts, 
And  fix  my  love  on  thee. 

4  Father,  thy  long-lost  son  r(3ceive  ; 

Saviour,  thy  purchase  own; 
Blest  Comforter,  with  peace  and  joy 
Thy  new-made  creature  crown. 

OQ  Hymn  384.    L.  M.  ^ 

?^0^  Addison,  Tovvnsend.  • 

The  mercy  seat, 

FROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There -is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat  — 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy  seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads ; 

A  place,  of  all  on  earth  most  sweet — 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy  seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend ; 
Though  sunder'd  far — by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy  seat. 

4  There,  there,  on  eagle- wings  we  soar. 
And  sin  and  sense  molest  no  more, 
And  heav'n  comes  down,  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy  seat. 

Hymn  385.    C.  M.    Coivper.  ^ 

^y^i^         Woodland,  Kew  Bedford. 

Retirement. 

I^AR  from  the  world,  O  Lord!  I  flee, 
^     From  strife  and  tumult  far; 
From  scenes  where  Satan  wages  still 

His  most  successful  war. 
2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade. 

With  prayer  and  praise  agree ; 


And  seem  by  thy  sweet  bounty  made 
For  those  who  follow  thee. 

3  Author  and  Guardian  of  my  life, 

Sweet  source  of  light  divine. 
And,  dearest  of  thy  sacred  names, 
My  Saviour,  thou  art  mine! 

4  What  thanks  I  owe  thee,  and  what  love ! 

A  boundless,  endless  store 
Shall  echo  through  the  realms  above, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

QQg  Hymn  386.   L.  P.  M.  Raffles,  ij: 

^    ^  Glasgow,  Palestine. 

Prayer  fur  divine  consolation. 

FATHER  of  mercies,  God  of  love, 
O  !  hear  a  humble  suppliant's  cry; 
Bend  from  thy  lofty  seat  above. 
Thy  throne  of  glorious  majesty: 
O !  deign  to  listen  to  my  voice. 
And  bid  my  drooping  heart  rejoice. 

21  urge  no  merits  of  my  own. 
No  worth,  to  claim  thy  gracious  smile  : 
And  when  I  bow  before  the  throne. 
Dare  to  converse  with  God  awhile, 
Thy  name,  blest  Jesus,  is  my  plea. 
Dearest  and  sweetest  name  to  me ! 

3  Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love. 
Then  hear  thy  humble  suppliant's  cry  ; 
Bend  from  thy  lofty  seat  above. 
Thy  throne  of  glorious  majesty: 
One  pardoning  word  can  make  whole, 
And  soothe  the  anguish  of  my  soul, 

OO^    Hymn  387.    C.  M.    Steele,  ^ 

New  Haven,  Lanesboro'. 
Refuge  and  strength  in  the  mercy  of  Ood. 

Y  God,  'tis  to  thy  mercy  seat 
My  soul  for  shelter  flies; 
'Tis  here,  I  find  a  safe  retreat. 
When  storms  and  tempests  rise. 

2  My  cheerful  hope  can  never  die, 

If  thou,  my  God,  art  near ; 
Thy  grace  can  raise  my  comforts  high 
And  Jjanish  every  fear. 

3  My  great  protector,  and  my  Lord, 

Thy  constant  aid  impart. 
And  let  thy  kind,  thy  gracious  word 
Sustain  my  trembling  heart. 

4  O  never  let  my  soul  remove, 

Ffom  this  divine  retreat; 
Still  let  me  trust  thy  power  and  love, 
And  dwell  beneath  thy  feet. 

QQQ    Hymn  388.    CM.   Moore.  # 

itJiCfkJ  Woodland,  St.  Mark's. 

O  Thou  who  d.ry^st  the  moumer^s  tear. 
THOU,  who  dry'st  the  mourner's  tear 
How  dark  this  world  would  be, 
If,  when  deceived  and  wounded  here, 
We  could  not  fly  to  Thee. 


389,  390,  391 


THE  CHRISTIAN. 


392,  393,  394 


2  The  friends,  who  in  our  sunshine  live, 

When  winter  comes,  are  flown ; 
And  he,  who  has  but  tears  to  give, 
Must  weep  those  tears  alone. 

3  O !  who  could  bear  life's  stormy  doom. 

Did  not  thy  wing  of  love 
Come  brightly  w^afting  through  the  gloom 
Our  peace-branch  from  above  ? 

4  Then  sorrow,  touch'd  by  thee,  grows 

bright 

With  more  than  rapture's  ray  ; 
As  darkness  shows  us  worlds  of  light 
We  never  saw  by  day. 

OQQ         Hymn  389.    IVs,  # 

Mercy. 
r  would  not  live  always. 

I WOULD  not  live  always,  thus  fetter'd  by  sin  ; 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within  ; 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears. 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 

2  I  would  not  live  always  ;  no — welcome  the  tomb. 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I'll  enter  its  gloom  j 
There  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me  arise. 

To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

3  O,  who  would  live  always,  aw.ay  from  his  God, 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode  ; 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright 

plains, 

And  the  noon-tide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  1  — 

4  There  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren,  transported  to  greet. 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll. 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul. 

QOQ  Hymn  390.    C.  M.    Topladij,  ^ 

^  Lanesboro',  Roxbury. 

The  sweetness  of  resting  on  Ood. 

^rHEN  languor  and  disease  invade 
This  trembling  house  of  clay, 
'Tis  sweet  to  look  beyond  our  cage. 
And  long  to  soar  away. 

2  Sweet  to  look  inward,  and  attend 

The  whispers  of  his  love  ; 
Sweet  to  look  upward  to  the  throne 
Where  Jesus  pleads  above. 

3  Sweet  in  the  confidence  of  faith. 

To  trust  thy  truth  divine  ; 
Sweet  to  lie  passive  in  thy  hands, 
And  have  no  will  but  thine. 

4  If  such  the  sweetness  of  the  streams. 

What  will  that  fountain  be,  ^ 
Where  saints  and  angels  draw  their  bliss 
From  thee,  my  God,  from  thee ! 

QOl    Hymn  391.   8.7.    Rohinson,  ^ 

Homer,  Suppliant. 
Visit  to  the  cross. 

^  WEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing. 
Which  before  the  cross  I  spend ; 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing 
From  the  sinners  dying  friend. 


2  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 

Gazing  here  I'd  spend  my  breath  ; 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding. 
Life  deriving  from  his  death. 

3  Lord,  in  ceaseless  contemplation, 

Fix  my  heart  and  eyes  on  thee, 
Till  I  taste  thy  whole  salvation. 
And  unveil'd  thy  glories  see ! 


009  Hymn  392.    C.  M.  Boivriiw 

Milford,  Barby. 
Sincere  worship. 

P'l^HE  offerings  which  to  Thee  arise, 

Of  mingled  praise  and  prayer, 
Are  but  a  worthless  sacrifice, 
Unless  the  heart  be  there. 

2  O !  may  thy  Spirit  warm  my  heart 
To  gratitude  and  praise  : 
And  e  en  to  earth's  low  vale  impart 
The  rapture  of  the  skies  ! 


qOQ  HyxAin393.   L.  M.    Gibbons,  ^ 

t9€ft9  Wakefield,  Alton. 

Rising  to  God. . 

^"0  W  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime 

Rise  from  the  vanities  of  time; 
Draw  back  the  parting  veil,  and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 

2  Born  by  a  new,  celestial  birth. 
Why  should  we  grovel  here  on  earth 
Why  grasp  at  transitory  toys, 

So  near  to  heaven's  eternal  joys  ? 

3  Shall  aught  beguile  us  on  the  road. 
When  we  are  walking  back  to  God : 
For  strangers  into  life  we  come. 
And  dying  is  but  going  home. 

4  To  dwell  with  God,  to  feel  his  love. 
Is  the  full  heaven  enjoy 'd  above  ; 
And  the  sweet  expectation  now 

Is  the  young  dawn  of  heaven  below. 


oq4  Hymn  394.  C.  P.  M.  Cowpen  # 

^JU^  Kingsbridge,  Sherburne. 

Resicrnation. 

LORD !  in  sorrow,  I  resign 
My  soul  to  that  dear  hand  of  thine. 
Without  reserve  or  fear; 
That  hand  shall  wipe  my  streaming  eyes, 
Or  into  smiles  of  glad  surprise 
Transform  the  falling  tear. 
2  My  sole  possession  is  thy  love ; 
In  earth  beneath,  or  heaven  above, 

I  have  no  other  store  , 
For  this  with  fervent  suit  I  pray. 
And  importufte  thee  night  and  day 
And  ask  for  nothing  more. 


395,  396,  397 


THE  CHRISTIAN. 


398,  399,  400 


QQ^  Hymn  395.  CM.  Heginbotham.  ^ 
aUU  Woodland,  Milford. 

Good  hope  through  grace. 

COME,  humble  souls ;  ye  mourners, 
come  ; 

And  wipe  aivay  your  tears  ; 
Adieu  to  all  your  sad  complaints, 
Your  sorrows  and  your  fears. 

2  Come,  shout  aloud  the  Father's  grace. 

The  Saviour's  dying  love ; 
Soon  you  shall  sing  the  glorious  theme 
In  loftier  strains,  above. 

3  God,  the  eternal,  mighty  God, 

To  dearer  names  descends ; 
Calls  you  his  treasure  and  his  joy, 
His  children  and  his  friends. 

4  My  Father,  God  !  and  may  these  lips 

Pronounce  a  name  so  dear  ? 
Not  thus  could  heaven's  sweet  harmony 
Delight  my  listening  ear. 


398 


396 


HrMiN'396.   C.  P.  M. 

Kingsbridge,  Sherburne. 


The  Christianas  peace. 

HOW  peaceful  is  the  Christian's  breast ! 
Though  by  distressing  cares  oppress'd. 
How  bright  his  prospects  shine  | 
If  comforts  fly,  or  friends  decay, 
Or  clouds  obstruct  the  cheering  ray 
Which  lights  him  on  his  heavenly  way, 
He  sees  the  hand  divine. 

2  He  knows,  in  heaven  there  dwells  a  friend, 
Who  lives,  though  life  and  time  shall  end, 

And  nature's  reign  be  o'er ; 
Whose  smiles  the  weary  soul  shall  share  ; 
Whose  love  shall  crown  the  pilgrim  there ; 
Nor  aught  of  anguish,  aught  of  care 

Disturb  his  passions  more. 


007    Himn397.   cm.   Steele.  ^ 

■  Mentz,  Norway. 

Absence  from  Ood. 

C\  LORD,  thy  tender  mercy  hears 
^  Contrition's  humble  sigh  ; 
Thy  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye. 

y  See !  low  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 
A  sinful  wanderer  mourn : 
Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 
Hast  thou  not  said.  Return'^ 

30!  shine  on  this  benighted  heart  — 
With  beams  of  mercy  shine  ; 
And  let  thy  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joys  divine. 

4  Thy  presence  only  can  bestow 
Delights  which  never  cloy : 
Be  this  my  solace  here  below, 
And  my  eternal  joy. 


HY3m  398.    8.6.  # 
Woodland,  Lanesboro. 
Wait  on  the  Lir^d :  be  of  good  courage. 

THO'  clouds  arise,  and  dim  the  sight, 
And  darkest  storms  impend. 
Our  God  will  yet  restore  the  light ; 
He'll  make  the  rising  moment  bright, 
And  show  himself  our  friend. 

2  What  though  a  thousand  foes  invade, 

And  aim  to  break  our  peace ; 
Let  but  our  prayers  to  him  be  made, 
He'll  swiftly  bring  resistless  aid, 

And  make  the  tumult  cease. 

3  Then  let  us  yield  no  more  to  grief; 

A  gracious  God  will  rise  ; 
On  wings  of  love  he'll  bring  relief. 
Exceed  our  hope,  assuage  our  grief. 

And  dry  our  weeping  eyes. 

QQQ  HyxIin  399.  L.  M.  Doddridge.  ^ 

^^•^  Vernon,  Townsend. 

Retirement  and  meditation, 
THOU,  great  God,  v/hose  piercing  eye 
Distinctly  marks  each  deep  recess ; 
In  these  sequester'd  hours  draw  nigh, 
And  with  thy  presence  fill  the  place. 

2  Through  all  the  windings  of  my  heart, 
My  search  let  heavenly  wisdom  guide, 
And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart, 
Till  all  be  search'd  and  purified. 

3  Then,  with  the  visits  of  thy  love, 
Vouchsafe  my  inmost  soul  to  cheer : 
Till  every  grace  shall  join  to  prove 
That  God  has  fix'd  his  dwelling  there. 


AQQ      Hymn  WO.   C.  P.  M. 

Sherburne,  Switzerland. 


Trusting  in  Christ  for  pardon. 
THOU,  that  hear'st  the  prayer  of  faith. 
Wilt  thou  not  save  a  soul  from  death. 
That  casts  itself  on  thee  ? 
I  have  no  refuge  of  my  own, 
•  But  fly  to  what  my  Lord  hath  done 
And  suffer'd  once  for  me. 

3  Lord,  save  me  from  eternal  death,  | 
The  Spirit  of  adoption  breathe, 

His  consolations  send : 
By  Him  some  word  of  life  impart, 
And  sweetly  whisper  to  my  heart, 

'  Thy  Maker  is  thy  friend.' 

4  The  king  of  terrors  then  would  be 
A  welcome  messenger  to  me. 

To  bid  me  come  away: 
Unclogg'd  by  earth,  or  earthly  thmgs, 
I'd  mount,  I'd  fly,  with  eager  wings^ 

To  everlasting  dav. 


401,  402,  403 


THE  CHRISTIAN. 


404,  405 


Af)^     Hymn  401.    CM.   Steele.  ^ 

^^•^  Broomsgrove,  Amherst. 

Longing  after  unseen  pleasures, 

LET  our  tliougMs  and  wishes  fly, 
Above  these  gloc^y  shades, 
To  those  bright  worlds  i:^vond  the  sky 
Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades. 

2  There  joys  unseen  by  mortal  eyes 

Or  reason's  feeble  ray, 
Jn  ever-blooming  prospect  rise. 
Unconscious  of  decay. 

J  Lord,  send  a  beam  of  light  divine. 

To  guide  our  upward  aim ; 
With  one  reviving  touch  of  thine 
Our  languid  hearts  inflame. 

4  Then  swift  on  faith's  subiimest  wing 

Our  ardent  souls  shall  rise 
To  those  bright  scenes,  where  pleasures 
Immortal  in  the  skies.  [spring 

A(\^        Hymn  402.   H.  M.  # 

Haddam. 

Mourning  over  aeparted  cowforts. 

"HERE  is  my  Saviour  now, 
Whose  smiles  I  once  possess'd  ? 
Till  he  return,  I  bow. 
By  heaviest  grief  oppress'd : 
My  days  of  happiness  are  gone, 
And  I  am  left  to  w^eep  alone. 

2   Where  can  the  mourner  go, 
And  tell  his  tale  of  grief? 
Ah !  who  can  soothe  his  wo. 
And  give  him  sweet  relief? 
Earth  cannot  heal  the  wounded  breast. 
Or  give  the  troubled  smjier  rest. 

Jesus,  thy  smiles  impart; 
My  dearest  Lord,  return, 
And  heal  my  wounded  heart. 
And  bid  me  cease  to  mourn : 
Then  shall  this  night  of  sorrow  flee, 
And  peace  and  heaven  be  found  in  thee. 


• » 


^AQ  Hymn  403.  C.  P.  M.  Mwton.  # 

•tv/O  Sherburne,  Rapture. 

The  enchantment  ^dissolved. 

LINDED  in  youth,  by  Satan's  arts. 
The  world,  to  bur  unpractised  hearts, 
A  flattering  prospect  shows : 
Our  fancy  forms  a  thousand  schemes 
Of  gay  delights,  and  golden  dreams, 
And  undisturb'd  repose. 

2  But  while  we  listen  with  surprise. 
The  charm  dissolves,  the  vision  dies, — 

'Tis  but  enchanted  ground : 
And  if  the  Lord  our  spirit  touch. 
The  world,  which  promised  us  so  much, 

A  wilderness  is  found. 


3  At  first  we  start,  and  feel  distress'd, 
Convinced  we  never  can  have  rest 

In  such  a  barren  place  ; 
But  He,  whose  mercy  breaks  the  charm, 
Reveals  his  own  almighty  arm, 

And  bids  us  seek  his  face. 

4  Then  we  begin  to  live  indeed. 
When  from  our  sin  and  bondage  freed, 

By  this  beloved  Eriend; 
We  follow  him  from  day  to  day, 
Assured  of  grace  through  all  the  way, 

And  glory  at  the  end. 

Hymn  404.    C.P.M.   Steele,  ^ 

Kingsbridge,  Sherburne. 
The  happy  man, 

APPY  the  man  of  heavenly  birth, 
Beyond  the  proudest  boast  of  earth, 
Whom  grace  divine  sustains : 
To  scenes  of  living  verdure  led. 
Plenty  and  peace  their  blessings  spread. 
And  not  a  thought  complams. 

2  Conducted  by  a  gracious  guide 
Where  streams  of  sweet  refreshment  glide, 

And  fed  with  food  divine ; 
God  is  the  guardian  of  his  rest. 
Beneath  his  smile,  serenely  blest, 

He  bids  his  soul  recline. 

3  The  constant  bounty  of  his  Lord, 
With  rich  provision  spreads  his  board, 

Amid  repining  foes: 
While  peace  and  gladness  on  his  head 
Their  sweetest  odours  hourly  shed, 

His  cup  with  bliss  o'erflows : 

4  O  happy  portion !  lot  divine  ! 
Thus  shall  indulgent  goodness  shine 

On  all  his  future  days ; 
Forever  near  his  guardian  God 
Shall  mercy  fix  his  blest  abode, 

And  tune  his  soul  to  praise. 

A(\^    Hymn  405.   L.  M.   Steele,  ^ 

±\JtJ  Nazareth,  Tovvnsend. 

Desiring  assurance  of  the  divine  favour 

N  vain  the  world's  alluring  smile 
Would  my  unwary  heart  beguile : 
Deluding  world !  its  brightest  day. 
Dream  of  a  moment,  flits  away. 

2  To  nobler  bliss  my  soul  aspires ; 
Come,  Lord,  and  fill  these  vast  desires 
With  power,  and  light,  and  love  divine 
O !  speak,  and  tell  me  thou  art  mine, 

3  The  blissful  word,  with  joy  replete, 
Shall  bid  my  gloomy  fears  retreat; 
And  heaven-born  hope,  serenely  bright. 
Illume  and  cheer  my  darkest  night. 


40G,  407,  408 


THE  CHRlSTIAx^J. 


[  So  shall  my  .loyful  spiri-t  rise 
On  wings  of  faith,  above  the  skies; 
Then  dwell  forever  near  thy  throne, 
In  joys  to  mortal  thought  unknown. 

Hymn  406.   L.  M.  Seward, 

Shirley,  Alden. 
Earth  unsatisfying. 

COME,  blessed  Jesus,  quickly  come. 
And  mark  the  bright,  celestial  way ; 
Within  my  breast  erect  thy  throne, 
Nor  let  me  faint  through  long  delay. 

2Fm  weary  of  these  earthly  toys, — 
The  world,  and  all  its  flattering  charms ; 
My  heart  aspires  to  purer  joys, 
And  Christ  alone  my  bosom  Avarms. 

3Unmov'd  by  all  their  charms,  I  view 
These  vain,  these  transitory  scenes ; 
Since  grace  has  form'd  my  heart  anew. 
And  waked  me  from  delusive  dreams. 

4  My  hope,  my  treasure,  and  my  rest, 
My  heart,  my  all  is  fix'd  above ; 
The  kingdoms  of  the  world  possess'd 
Are  vain  without  my  Saviour's  love. 

40 Y   Hymn  407.   7's.    Cennick.  # 

•  German  Hymn,  Emmons. 

Rejoicing  in  hope. 

CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing ; 
Smg  your  Saviour's  worthy  ptaise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3 Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest! 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest ; 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepared, — 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

4  Lord !  submissive  make  us  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be. 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee ! 

Hymn  408.    S.  M.   Heath.  ^ 

Proclamation,  Chester. 
Watch  and  pray. 

Y  soul,  be  on  thy  guard, 
l¥iL  'Pejj  thousand  foes  arise ; 
And  hosts  of  sins  are  pressing  hard, 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2   O  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 


Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 
Nor  once  at  ease  sit  down ; 

Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
'Till  thou  hast  got  thy  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 
Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God ; 

He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breatli, 
Up  to  his  blest  abode. 

AOQ  Hymn  409.   S.  M.    Toplady.  ^ 

Fountain,  Ohnutz. 
Weak  believers  encouraged. 

YOUR  harps,  ye  trembling  saints, 
Down  from  the  willows  take : 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  love  divine, 
Bid  every  string  awake. 

2  Though  in  a  foreign  land, 
We  are  not  far  from  home  ; 

And  nearer  to  our  house  above 
We  every  moment  come. 

3  His  grace  will  to  the  end 
Strongfer  and  briorhter  shine : 

Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come 
Shall  quench  the  love  divine. 

A\  0   Hymn  410.   L.  M.    8Udt.  ^' 

'^^yy  Warefield,  Brooklyn. 

Backslider^s  return. 

CREATE,  O  God,  my  powers  anew, 
Make  my  whole  heart  sincere  and  true  ; 
O  cast  me  not  in  wrath  away, 
But  shine  with  thy  enlivening  ray. 

2  Restore  thy  favour,  bliss  divine ! 
Those  heavenly  joys  that  once  were  mine  ; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit,  kind  and  free, 
Uphold  and  guide  my  steps  to  thee. 

3  Since,  O  my  Saviour,  grace  is  thine, 
On  me  let  cheering  mercy  shine  ; 
Glad  offerings  then  prepared  shall  be, 
And  each  oblation  rise  to  thee. 


411 


Hymn41L  cm. 

Broomsgrove,  Hopkinton. 
O  that  I  were  as  in  months  past. 

4  GAIN,  indulgent  Lord,  return, 

With  thine  all-quickening  grace, 
To  animate  my  sluggish  soul, 
And  speed  me  in  my  race. 

2  Awake  my  love,  my  faith,  my  hope 
My  fortitude  and  joy  : 
Vain  world,  be  gone,  let  things  above 
My  happy  thoughts  employ. 


412,  413,  414 


THE  CHRISTIAN. 


415,  41G,  417,  418 


3  Whilst  Thee,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God, 

I  would  forever  own ; 
Drive  each  rebellious,  rival  lust, 
Each  traitor,  from  the  throne. 

4  Instruct  my  mind,  my  will  subdue, 

To  heaven  my  passions  raise  ; 
And  let  my  life  forever  be 
Devoted  to  thy  praise. 

A-iO   Hymn  412.  P.  M.  Cennick.  ^ 

Chaplin. 

The  'pilgrim'^s  song. 

RISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings. 
Thy  better  portion  trace ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things, 

Towards  heaven,  thy  native  place. 
Sun  and  moon,  and  stars  decay. 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove : 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepared  above. 

2  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  the  prize  ; 
Soon  your  Saviour  will  return 

Triumphant  in  the  skies : 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given. 
All  your  sorrows  left  below. 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 

AA^    Hymjx413.   L.  M.   Steele.  ^ 

Alden,  Palestine. 
Gratitude  and  obedience. 

LORD,  when  my  thoughts  delighted 
rove 

Amid  the  wonders  of  thy  love ; 
Sweet  hope  revives  my  drooping  heart, 
And  bids  invading  fears  depart. 

2  Guilty  and  weak,  to  Thee  I  fly, 
On  thy  atoning  blood  rely, 

And  on  thy  righteousness  depend. 
My  Lord,  my  Saviour,  and  my  Friend. 

3  Be  all  my  heart,  be  all  my  days, 
Devoted  to  thy  single  praise  ! 
And  let  my  glad  obedience  prove 
How  much  I  owe,  how  much  I  love. 

AlA  Hymn  414.   C.  M.   Ryland.  ^ 

liopkinton,  Cohasset. 
Delight  in  God. 

r\  LORD !  I  would  delight  in  Thee, 

And  on  thy  care  depend ; 
To  Thee  in  every  trouble  flee, — 
My  best,  my  only  friend. 

2  When  all  created  streams  are  dried, 
Thy  fulness  is  the  same ; 
May  I  with  this  be  satisfied, 
And  glory  in  thy  name  ! 


3  0  Lord,  I  cast  my  care  on  Thee 
I  triumph  and  adore : 
Henceforth,  my  great  concern  shall  be 
To  love  and  please  Thee  more. 


Hymn  415.   L.  M.  ^ 

VVarefield,  Stoddard. 
Sanctijlcation  prayed  for. 

r|lHY  healing  Spirit,  Lord,  impart  — 

Refme,  and  sanctify  my  heart; 
And  with  reflected  beauty  fair 
Impress  thy  sacred  image  there. 

2  0,  train  me  for  the  seats  of  rest. 
And  in  thy  presence  make  me  blest; 
My  soul  shall  see  thy  lovely  face, 
And  sing  the  triumphs  of  thy  grace. 


Hymn  416.  10.11. 

Cheshunt. 


JVewton.  4* 


/  toill  trust  ana  not  be  afraid. 

EGONE,  unbelief!  my  Saviour  is  near,  • 
And  for  my  relief  will  surely  appear  ^ 
Though  cisterns  be  broken,  and  creatures  all  fail, 
The  word  He  has  spoken  shall  surely  prevail. 

2  His  love,  in  time  past,  forbids  me  to  think 
He'll  leave  me  at  last  in  trouble  to  sink  j 
Each  sweet  Ebenezer  I  have  in  review. 
Confirms  his  good  pleasure  to  help  me  quite 

through. 

3  Since  all  that  I  meet  shall  work  for  my  good^ 
The  bitter  is  sweet,  the  med'cine  is  food  ; 
Though  painful  at  present,  'twill  cease  before  long, 
And  then,  O  how  pleasant  the  conqueror's  song! 

/ll     Hymn  417.  S.  M.  Doddridge.  i^ 

•  Suffield,  Millbury. 

The  watchful  Christian. 

YE  servants  of  the  Lord, 
Each  in  his  office  wait. 
Observant  of  his  heavenly  word, 
And  watchful  at  his  gate. 

2  O  happy  servant  he. 

In  such  a  posture  found ; 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honour  crown'd. 

3  Christ  shall  the  banquet  spread 
With  his  own  royal  hand. 

And  raise  that  favourite  servant's  head 
Amidst  the  angelic  band. 


418 


Hymn  418.   CM,  Steele, 

Lanesboro',  Roxbury. 
Trust  in  God. 

Y  God,  my  Father,  blissful  name 
O  may  I  call  thee  mine ! 
May  I  with  sweet  assurance  claim 
A  portion  so  divine ! 

2  This  only  can  my  fears  control, 
And  bid  my  sorrows  fly ; 
What  harm  can  ever  reach  my  soul 
Beneath  my  Father's  eye? 


419,  4^0,  421 


WORSHIP. 


429,  423,  424 


O 


3  Whate'er  thy  providence  denies, 

I  calmly  would  resign, 
For  thou  art  good,  and  just,  and  wise ; 
O  bend  my  will  to  thine. 

4  Whate'er  thy  sacred  will  ordains, 

O  give  me  strength  to  bear; 
And  let  me  know  my  Father  reigns. 
And  trust  his  tender  care. 

A  I  Q  Hymn  419.   L.  M.    Oberlin.  ^ 
auincy,  Otis. 
God  the  source  of  hope. 

LORD,  thy  heavenly  grace  impart. 
And  fix  my  frail,  inconstant  heart. 
Henceforth  my  chief  desire  shall  be 
To  dedicate  myself  to  Thee. 

2  Whate'er  pursuits  my  time  employ. 
One  thought  shall  fill  my  soul  with  joy ; 
That  silent,  secret  thought  shall  be. 
That  all  my  hopes  are  lix'd  on  Thee. 

3  Thy  glorious  eye  pervadeth  space. 
Thy  presence.  Lord,  fills  every  place, 
And,  wheresoe'er  my  lot  may  be. 
Still  shall  my  spirit  cleave  to  Thee. 

4  Renouncing  every  worldly  thing. 
And  safe  beneath  thy  spreading  wing. 
My  sweetest  thought  henceforth  shall  be, 
That  all  I  want,  I  find  in  Thee, 


2  From  thy  gracious  presence  flows 
Bliss  that  softens  all  our  woes ; 
While  thy  Spirit's  holy  fire 
Warms  our  hearts  with  pure  desiro, 

3 Here,  we  supplicate  thy  throne; 
Here,  thy  pardoning  ^race  is  known ; 
Here,  we  learn  thy  righteous  ways, 
Taste  thy  love,  and  sing  thy  praise. 

4  Thus  with  sacred  songs  of  joy 
We  the  happy  hours  employ ; 
Love,  and  long  to  love  thee  more, 
Till  from  earth  to  heaven  we  soar. 


422 


420 


Hymn  420.   P.M.  ^ 

Chaplin. 
Resignation. 

CAST,  with  all  my  cares,  on  thee, 
O  my  redeeming  Lord, 
I  shall  thy  salvation  see 

According  to  thy  word: 
Kindest  help  shall  I  receive:  — 

Saviour  in  distresses  past. 
Do  not  now  thy  servant  leave. 
But  bring  me  through  at  last. 

2  To  thy  blessed  will  resign'd. 

And  stay'd  on  that  alone, 
I  thy  perfect  strength  shall  find, 

Thy  faithful  mercies  own; 
Compass'd  round  with  son^s  of  praise, 

Lord,  to  thee  my  all  I'll  give ; 
Spread  thy  miracles  of  grace, 

And  to  thy  glory  live. 


WORSHIP. 
421    Hymn  421.   7's.    Turner.  # 

Nelson,  Evening  Hymn. 
How  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles,  0  Lord  of  Hosts 

T  ORD  of  Hosts,  how  lovely  fair. 

E'en  on  earth  thy  temples  are  ! 
Here  thy  waiting  people  see 
Much  of  heaven,  and  much  of  thee. 
25 


Hy]MN422.   S.  M.  i 

Fountain,  Zealand. 
Morning  prayer  meetings. 

HOW  sweet  the  melting  lay, 
Which  breaks  upon  the  ear, 
When  at  the  hour  of  rising  day, 
Christians  unite  in  prayer! 

2   May  breezes  waft  our  cries 
Up  to  Jehovah's  throne ; 
O  Saviour,  listen  to  our  sighs, 
And  send  thy  blessing  down. 


423 


Hymn  423.  8.7. 

Homer,  Greenville. 


L 


A  blessing  sought, 

ORD  of  nature,  source  of  goodness, 
View  with  love  thy  world  below; 
Guide  our  erring  footsteps  rightly. 
Through  these  scenes  of  guilt  and  wo. 

2  Grant  thy  Spirit ;  by  thy  kindness 

Let  our  sins  be  all  forgiven; 
Heal  our  wounds ;  dispel  our  darkness 
Then,  conduct  us  safe  to  heaven. 


AO  A.  Hymn  424.   C.  M.   Jervis.  ^ 

Victory,  Stamford. 
Homage  and  devotion. 

WITH  sacred  joy  we  lift  our  eyes 
To  those  bright  realms  above. 
That  glorious  temple  in  the  skies, 
Where  dwells  eternal  love. 

2  Before  the  awful  throne  we  bow 

Of  heaven's  Almighty  King : 
Here  we  present  the  solemn  vow. 
And  hymns  of  praise  we  sing. 

3  While  in  thy  house  of  prayer  we  knee. 

With  trust  and  holy  fear. 
Thy  mercy  and  thy  truth  reveal. 
And  lend  a  gracious  ear. 

4  With  fervour  teach  our  hearts  to  pray 

And  tune  our  lips  to  sing; 
Nor  from  thy  presence  cast  away 
The  sacrifice  we  bring. 


4^5,  4t>G,  427 


WORSHIP 


428,  429,  43i 


AO^  Hymn  425.   L.  M.    Cowper,  ^ 

Acton,  Vernon. 

Where  two  or  three  arc  gathered  together  in  my  name^ 
there  am  I  in  the  iniddt  of  thcni. 

JESUS,  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
There  they  behold  thy  mercy-seat : 
Where'er  they  seek  thee  thou  art  found. 
And  every  place  is  hallow'd  ground. 

2  For  thou,  within  no  walls  confined, 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind ; 

Such  ever  bring"  thee  where  they  come. 
And  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

3  Here  may  we  prove  the  power  of  prayer. 
To  strengthen  faith,  and  sweeten  care ; 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise, 
And  bring  all  heaven  before  our  eyes. 

426      Hymn  426.    C.  P.  M.  # 

Rapture,  Sherburne. 
Anticipation  of  Sabbath. 

SWEET  day  of  rest !  for  thee  I  wait, 
Emblem  and  earnest  of  a  state 
Where  saints  are  fully  blest! 
For  thee  I  Jook,  for  thee  I  sigh, 
I  count  the  days  till  thou  art  nigh, 
Sweet  day  of  sacred  rest ! 

2  O  that  it  might  be  always  so ; 
My  songs  no  interruption  know. 

Till  death  shall  seal  my  tongue ; 
In  heaven  a  nobler  strain  I'll  raise. 
And  rest  from  every  work  but  praise  ; 

My  heaven  an  endless  song. 

A9J7    Hymn  427.   7's.   JVewton.  ^ 

•  Pilgrim,  Evening  Hymn. 

Sabbath  morning. 

SAFELY  through  another  week 
God  has  brought  us  on  our  way ; 
Let  us  nov7  a  blessing  seek. 
Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day : 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best ; 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest! 

2  While  we  seek  supplies  of  grace. 
Through  the  dear  Redeemers  name ; 
Show  thy  reconciled  face  — 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame : 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free. 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  thee. 

3  Here  we  come,  thy  name  to  praise ; 
Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near : 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 
While  we  in  thy  house  appear: 
Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 

Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

4  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 
Conquer  smners,  comfort  saints, 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound. 


Bring  relief  from  all  complaints : 
Thus  let  all  our  Sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  churcii  above. 

42R  Hymn  428.  H.  M.  Hayward,  ^ 

liobart,  Keene. 
Sabbath  morning. 

WELCOME,  delightful  morn, 
Sweet  day  of  sacred  rest, 
I  hail  thy  kind  return; 
Lord,  make  these  moments  blest. 
From  low  desires  and  fleeting  toys, 
I  soar  to  reach  immortal  joys. 

2  Now  may  the  King  descend, 
And  fill  his  throne  of  grace; 
Thy  sceptre,  Lord,  extend, 
While  saints  address  thy  face : 

Let  sinners  feel  thy  quickening  word. 
And  learn  to  know  and  fear  the  Lord. 

3  Descend,  celestial  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers; 
Disclose  a  Saviour's  love. 
And  bless  the  sacred  hours : 
Then  shall  my  soul  new  life  obtain, 
Nor  Sabbaths  be  indulged  in  vain. 

40Q        Hymn  429.   L.  P.  M.  it 

^/^t/  Brooklyn,  St.  Hellen's. 

Engagements  of  the  Christian  Sabbath. 

G.REAT  God,  this  sacred  day  of  thine 
Demands  our  souls'  collected  powers  : 
May  we  employ  in  work  divine 
These  solentn,  these  devoted  hours: 
O  may  our  souls  adoring  oAvn 
The  grace,  which  calls  us  to  thy  throne 

2  The  word  of  life  dispensed  to-day, 
Invites  us  to  a  heavenly  feast; 
May  every  ear  the  call  obey, 
Be  every  heart  a  humble  guest: 
O  bid  the  wretched  sons  of  need 
On  soul-reviving  dainties  feed. 

3 Thy  Spirit's  powerful  aid  impart; 
O  may  thy  word,  with  life  divine. 
Engage  the  ear  and  warm  the  heart; 
Then  shall  the  day  indeed  be  thine : 
Then  shall  our  souls  adoring  own 
The  grace  which  calls  us  to  thy  throne. 


430 


Hymn  430.   L.  M. 

Warefield,  Wakefield. 
Sabbath  worninfr. 


OME,  dearest  Lord,  and  bless  this  day, 
Come,  bear  our  thoughts  from  earth 
away ! 

Now  let  our  noblest  passions  rise 
With  ardour  to  their  native  skies 


4:31,  432,  433,  434 


LORD'S 


435,  43(1,  437 


2  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 
With  rays  of  light  upon  us  shine  ; 
And  let  our  waiting  souls  be  blest, 
On  this  sweet  day  of  sacred  rest. 

3  Then,  when  our  Sabbaths  here  are  o'er. 
And  we  arrive  on  Canaan's  shore 
With  all  the  ransom'd,  we  shall  spend 
A  Sabbath,  Avhich  shall  never  end. 


31 


Hymn  431.   L.  P.  M. 

Eaton,  Melville. 
Sabbath  mornino^. 


TAIL,  holy  morning  I  Look,  my  soul, 
-S-  Far  back  through  ages  of  the  past ; 
See,  the  blest  Saviour  bursts  the  tomb — 
He  the  great  first  and  he  the  last. 
Shout  to  the  Lamb,  who  once  was  slain ; 
Who  died  for  thee^  yet  lives  again. 

2  Hail,  holy  morning  !  Look,  my  soul, 
See  where  the  risen  Jesus  lay  ; 
Think  o'er  his  groans,  behold  his  side — 
This  is  his  resurrection  day  ! 
Yes,  and  for  thee  his  tears  were  shed  — 
For  thee  he  toil'd  —  for  thee  he  bled ! 

Hym?j  432.   8. 7. 4.  +t 

Bethlehem,  Greenville. 
Dismission. 

LORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace. 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing. 

Triumph  in  redeeming  grace : 
O  refresh  us  1 

Travellinsf  througrh  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration 
For  the  gospel's  joyful  sound ; 

May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound : 

May  thy  presence 

With  us  evermore  be  found. 

jqq  Hymn  433.   H.M.   JVeioton.  # 

hfirej^  Zion,Haddam. 

.^fter  Sermon. 

|N  what  has  now  been  sown, 
Thy  blessincr,  Lord,  bestow ; 
The  power  is  thine  alone 
To  make  it  spring  and  grow : 
Do  thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 
And  thou,  alone,  shalt  have  the  praise. 

Hymn  434.   8's.   Ho^^r,  ^ 
Greenville,  Harmonia,  omit  Ist*^  note. 
Blessed  be  nis  glorious  name  forever. 

OLESSED  be  thy  name  forever! 

Thou  of  life  the  glorious  giver : 
Thou  canst  guard  thy  creatures,  sleeping, 
Heal  the  heart  long  broke  with  weepinor. 


2  Thou  who  slumberest  not,  nor  sleepest, 
Blest  are  they  thou  kindly  keepest : 
Thou  of  every  good  the  giver, 
Blessed  be  thy  name  forever ! 

435         Hymn  435.   S.  M.  ?f 

Loudon,  Lisbon. 
At  dismission. 

"I^ATHER,  ere  we  depart. 

Send  thy  good  Spirit  down; 
Let  him  reside  in  every  heart, 
And  bless  the  seed  that's  sown. 

2   Fountain  of  endless  love  ! 
Who  sent  thy  Son  to  die ; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  from  above 
Enlighten  and  apply. 


THE  CHURCH. 
LORD'S  SUPPER. 

4Sfi  Hymn  436.   L.  M.   Kri^hnxi.  *J 

Addison,  Alton. 
A  hyvif^  in  memory  of  the  Saviour 

THOU,  my  soul,  forget  no  more 
The  Friend  who  all  thy  sorrows  bore 
Let  every  idol  be  forgot; 
But,  O  my  soul,  forget  Him  not 

2  Renounce  thy  works  and  ways,  with  grie* 
And  fly  to  this  divine  relief; 

Nor  Him  forget,  who  left  his  throne 
And  for  thy  life  gave  up  his  own. 

3  Infinite  truth  and  mercy  shine 
In  Him,  and  he  himself  is  thine : 
And*canst  thou  then,  with  sin  beset, 
Such  charms,  such  matchless  charms 

forget  ? 

4  0!  no  —  till  life  itself  depart, 

His  name  shall  cheer  and  warm  my  heart 
And  lisping  this,  from  earth  I'll  rise. 
And  join  the  chorus  of  the  skies. 

407        Hymn  437.   CM.  :^ 

^  •  Norway,  Bray. 

Love  of  Christ  celebrated. 

rilO  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 

Awake  the  sacred  song  I 
O  may  his  love,  immortal  flame! 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach 

What  mortal  tongue  display! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch  ' 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee. 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
'The  Saviour  died  for  me!' 


438,  439 


MISSIONARY  MEETINGS. 


440,  441,  44*i 


4  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 
Fill  every  heart  and  tongue, 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 


MISSIONARY  MEETINGS. 


438 


Hymn  438.   7.6.  Heber. 

Komaine,  Millenium. 
Missionary  hymn. 

FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand. 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us,  to  deliver 
Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospc^C  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  \ 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindn^^^s  • 

The  gifts  of  God  are  stro  vvn : 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness. 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

By  wisdom  from  on  high. 
Shall  we  to  man  benighted 

The  light  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation  !  O  !  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim ; 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story. 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll. 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransom'd  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain. 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reiffn. 


439 


Hymn  439.   C.  P.  M. 

Kingsbridge,  Rapture. 
The  triumphs  of  Messiah, 

•  l^HE  Saviour  comes  in  triumph  now  ; 
Before  him  see  the  mountains  bow. 
And  all  the  valleys  rise : 
He  comes  with  majesty  and  grace. 
To  sanctify  the  human  race, 
And  raise  them  to  the  skies. 

2  We'll  aid  thy  triumphs,  mighty  King ! 
The  glories  of  thy  cross  we'll  sing, 

And  shout  salvation  round ; 
Till  every  nation,  every  land, 
From  Greenland's  shore  to  Afric's  strand 

Shall  echo  back  the  sound. 


3  Let  earth  commence  the  lofty  praise 
Let  heaven  prolong  the  enraptured  lays  • 

Swell  every  tuneful  lyre  ; 
Bright  seraphs,  chant  the  immortal  song 
And  pour  the  bounding  notes  along. 

From  heaven's  eternal  choir. 


440 


Hymn  440.   8.7.4.   Kelly,  it 

Bethlehem,  Tanuvorlh. 
Cry  aloud,  spare  not. 

EN  of  God,  go  take  your  stations 
-^'-^  Darkness  reigns  throughout  the  earth  ; 
Go,  proclaim  among  the  nations 
Joyful  news  of  heavenly  birth ; 
Bear  the  tidings 

Of  the  Saviour's  matchless  wortli. 

2  Of  his  Gospel  not  ashamed. 

As  'the  power  of  God  to  save,' 
Go,  where  Christ  was  never  named, 

Publish  freedom  to  the  slave ! 
Blessed  freedom  I 
Such  as  Zion's  children  have. 

3  When  exposed  to  fearful  dangers, 

Jesus  will  his  own  defend ; 
Borne  afar  'midst  foes  and  strangers, 

Jesus  will  appear  your  friend, 
And  his  presence 
Shall  be  wath  you  to  the  end. 

441  Hymn  441.   8.  7.  4.  CotteriL 

Tamworth,  Bethlehem. 
False  religions  supplanted  by  Christianity. 

O'ER  the  realms  of  pagan  darkness 
Let  the  eye  of  pity  gaze  ; 
See  the  kindreds  of  the  people 

Lost  in  sin's  bewildering  maze: 
Darkness  brooding 
O'er  the  face  of  all  the  earth. 

2  Light  of  them  that  sit  in  darkness  ! 

Rise  and  shine — thy  blessings  bring : 
Light  to  lighten  all  the  Gentiles! 

Rise  with  healing  in  thy  wing ; 
To  thy  brightness 
Let  all  kings  and  nations  come, 


442 


Hymn  442.   L.  M. 

VVarefield,  Ashfield. 
Prevalence  of  Christianity  promised. 

THOUGH  now  the  nations  sit  beneath 
The  darkness  of  o'erspreading death, 
God  will  arise  with  light  divine. 
On  Zion's  holy  towers  to  shine. 

2  That  light  shall  glance  on  distant  lands, 
And  heathen  tribes,  in  joyful  bands, 
Come  with  exulting  haste  to  prove 
The  Dower  and  ofreatncss  of  his  love. 


443,  444,  445 


MISSIONARY  MEETINGS. 


446,  447 


3  Lord,  spread  the  triumphs  of  thy  grace  ; 
Let  truth,  and  righteousness,  and  peace, 
[n  mild  and  lovely  forms,  display 
The  glories  of  the  latter  day. 


AASi        Hymn  44:3.   8.  7.  4. 

Bingham,  Bethlehem. 
Rejoicing  in  the  -progress  of  ChrisCs  kingdom. 

■^^ES,  we  trust  the  day  is  breaking, 

Joyful  times  are  near  at  hand ; 
God,  the  mighty  God,  is  speaking, 

By  his  word  in  every  land ; 
When  he  chooses, 
Darkness  flies  at  his  command. 

H  Let  us  hail  the  joyful  season ; 
Let  us  hail  the  rising  ray ; 
When  the  Lord  appears,  with  reason 

We  expect  a  glorious  day ; 
At  his  presence 
Gloom  and  darkness  fly  away. 

*3  While  the  foe  becomes  more  daring ; 

While  he  enters  like  a  flood ; 
God,  the  Saviour,  is  preparing 

Means  to  spread  his  tiuth  abroad: 
Every  language 

Soon  shall  tefl  the  love  of  God. 


444 


TT 


Hymn  444.   L.  M. 

Ashfield,  Alfreton. 
Departure  of  missionaries. 

YE  Christian  heroes,  go,  proclaim 
Salvation  in  Immanuel's  name  ; 
To  distant  climes  the  tidings  bear, 
And  plant  the  Rose  of  Sharon  there. 

2  He'll  shield  you  with  a  wall  of  fire. 
With  holy  zeal  your  hearts  inspire  ; 
Bid  raging  winds  their  fury  cease. 
And  calm  the  savage  breast  to  peace. 

3  And  when  our  labours  all  are  o'er. 
Then  shall  we  meet  to  part  no  more ; 
Meet,  with  the  blood-boufrht  throno-  to  fall. 
And  crown  our  Jesus,  —  Lord  of  all. 

445  Hymi^  445.  8. 7. 4.  S.  F,  Smith,  # 

Greenville,  Franconia. 

Missionarxj  hymn. 

XTES,  my  native  land,  I  love  thee. 

All  thy  scenes  I  love  them  well, 
Friends,  connexions,  happy  country  ! 

Can  I  bid  you  all  farewell  ? 
Can  I  leave  you. 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

2  Home  I  thy  joys  are  passing  lovely  ; 

Joys  no  stranger-heart  can  tell ! 
Happy  home !  'tis  sure  I  love  thee  ! 

Can  I  —  can  I  say  —  Farewell  7 
Can  I  leave  thee, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell? 


3  Scenes  of  sacred  peace  and  pleasure, 

Holy  days  and  Sabbath-bell, 
Richest,  brightest,  sweetest  treasure  ! 

Can  I  say  a  last  farewell.'^ 
Can  I  leave  you. 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

4  Yes  1  I  hasten  from  you  gladly, 

From  the  scenes  I  loved  so  well ! 
Far  away,  ye  billows,  bear  me  ; 

Lovely  native  land,  farewell  1 
Pleased  I  leave  thee. 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

5  In  the  deserts  let  me  labour. 

On  the  mountains  let  me  tell, 
How  he  died  —  the  blessed  Saviour  — 

To  redeem  a  world  from  hell ! 
Let  me  hasten. 

Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

6  Bear  me  on,  thou  restless  ocean ; 

Let  the  winds  my  canvass  swell  — 
Heaves  my  heart  with  warm  emotion, 

While  I  go  far  hence  to  dwell. 
Glad  I  bid  thee. 

Native  land !  —  Farewell  —  Farewell ! 
A  Ad  HY]\m446.   H.  M.   Burder.  ^ 

2;ion,  Haddam 
Missionary  hymn. 

ISE,  Sun  of  Glory,  rise  ! 
And  chase  those  shades  of  night, 
Which  now  obscure  the  skies, 
And  hide  thy  sacred  light. 
O  !  chase  those  dismal  shades  away, 
And  bring  the  bright  millennial  day. 

2  Behold,  how  heathen  dwell 
In  gloominess  profound. 
Where  sin,  and  death,  and  hell 
Spread  their  dark  horrors  round ; 

Behold,  and  chase  that  gloom  away. 
And  shed  the  bright  millennial  day. 

3  Why,  Saviour!  why  conceal 
Thy  beams  of  grace  and  love? 
Those  heavenly  rays  reveal. 
Which  cheer  the  saints  above ! 

Those  rays  shall  chase  the  night  away 
And  give  the  bright  millennial  day. 

4  Yet,  Jesus,  should  thy  will 
Defer  that  sacred  morn, 
Hear  ovx  petition  still, 

Nor  leave  the  world  forlorn: 
Jesus  !  till  that  resplendent  day, 
Shine  on  our  souls  with  powerful  ra^  • 


447 


Hymn  447.     C.  M.  ^ 

Samos,  Broomsgrove. 

Prayer  for  missionaries,  and  the  success  of  mis- 
s io  nary  un  dertak ings . 

ORD,  charge  the  waves  to  bear  oiur 
friends 


448,  449,  450 


MISSIONARY  MEETINGS. 


451,  452,  453,  454 


In  safety  o'er  the  deep: 
Let  the  rough  tempest  speed  their  way, 
Or  bid  its  fury  sleep. 

2  Whene'er  they  preach  the  Saviour's 

Beneath  the  cooling  shade,  [word 
Let  the  poor  heathen  feel  its  power. 
And  grace  their  souls  pervade. 

3  From  sea  to  sea,  from  shore  to  shore. 

May  Jesus  be  ador'd ; 
And  earth,  with  all  her  millions,  shout 
Hosannas  to  the  Lord. 


451 


A  AO.  Hymn  448.  H.  M.  Marshman. 

^  Keene,  Haddam. 

A  blessing  sought. 

O GRACIOUS  Saviour,  deign 
To  smile  upon  thy  word ; 
Let  sinners  now  obtain 
Salvation  from  the  Lord, 
Nor  let  its  growing  conquests  stay. 
Till  earth  exult  to  own  its  sway. 


A  AO         Hymn  449.    7's.  ^ 

Sudbury,  Aberdeen. 
Prayer  for  the  spread  of  the  Gospel. 

RISE,  triumphant  Saviour,  rise  ! 
Now  display  thy  boundless  power ; 
Bid  the  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies 
Thy  all-glorious  name  adore. 

2  Now  thine  ancient  word  fulfil, 
Through  the  earth  extend  thy  sway ; 
Let  the  nations  know  thy  will. 

Let  them  all  thy  Son  obey. 

3  O  1  that  heathen  lands  may  know 
Thee,  their  Saviour,  God,  and  Friend  ; 
All  to  Thee  for  succour  flow. 

All  on  Thee  for  help  depend. 

4  Grant  thy  servants  great  success 
While  they  wield  the  Gospel  sword. 
All  their  earnest  labours  bless ; 
Send  thy  Spirit  with  thy  word. 

APiO        Hymn  450.   L.  M.  ^ 

*±<^V  Truro,  Heber. 

Awake,  awake,  put  on  strength,  O  arm  of  the  Lord. 

ARM  of  the  Lordj  awake  !  awake  ! 
Put  on  thy  strength,  the  nations 
shako ! 

And  let  the  world  adoring  see. 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  thee. 

2  Let  Zion's  tiine  of  favour  come, 
O  I  bring  the  tribes  of  Israel  home, 
And  let  our  wondering  eyes  behold 
Gentiles  and  Jews  in  Jesus'  fold. 

•i  Almighty  God !  thy  grace  proclaim. 
In  every  clime  of  every  name ! 
Let  adverse  powers  before  thee  fall, 
And  crown  the  Saviour,  Lord  of  all ! 


Hymn  451.   L.  M.  Slimu 

Ellenthorpe,  Ciuincy. 
Prayer  for  divine  aid. 

4  RISE,  in  all  thy  splendour.  Lord, 

Let  power  attend  thy  gracious  word ; 
Unveil  the  beauties  of  thy  face. 
And  show  the  glories  of  thy  grace. 

2  Send  forth  thy  messengers  of  peace, 
Make  Satan's  reign  and  empire  cease. 
Let  thy  salvation,  Lord,  be  known, 
That  all  the  world  thy  power  may  own 


452 


Hymn  452.   8.  7.  4. 

Bingham,  Vesper  Ilyinii. 
Spread  of  the  Gospel. 

'^OW  we  hail  the  happy  dawning 
■^^   Of  the  Gospel's  glorious  light. 

May  it  take  the  wings  of  morning 
And  dispel  the  shades  of  night ! 

Blessed  Saviour, 

Let  our  eyes  behold  the  sight. 

2  Let  the  world,  O  Lord,  adore  thee  — 

Universal  be  thy  fame  ; 
Kings  and  subjects  fall  before  thee. 

And  extol  thy  matchless  name ; 
All  ascribing 

Endless  praises  to  the  Lamb. 
4 /to        Hymn  453.    L.  M.  ^ 

Duke  Street,  VVarefield. 

On  receiving  favourable  intelligence  from  foreign 
countries, 

1^  REAT  God  !  with  wonder  and  with 

Thy  mercies  all  our  souls  employ ; 
And  to  thy  name,  thy  grace,  we  raise 
Our  grateful  songs,  our  loudest  pra  ,'ie. 

2  Still  shall  our  distant  brethren  share 
Our  cordial  love,  our  fervent  prayer: 
Lord,  with  thy  choicest  mercies  bless, 
And  crown  their  mission  with  success  ' 

3  O  may  thy  glory  rise,  and  smile 
On  every  distant  heathen  isle : 
Let  Satan  and  his  kingdom  fall, 
And  Jesus  Christ  be  all  in  all. 


454 


Hymn  454.    L.  M. 

Alton,  Q,uincy. 
Prayer  for  the  spread  of  the  Gospel. 

^OVEREJON  of  worlds  !  display  thy 
^  pow#r. 

Be  this  thy^' Zion's  favour'd  hour; 
Bid  the  brjght  morning  star  arise. 
And  point  the  nations  to  the  skies. 

2  Speak  !  and  the  world  shall  hear  thy 
voice  ; 

Speak !  and  the  desert  shall  rejoice ; 
Sc^atter  the  gloom  of  heathen  night. 
And  bid  all  nations  hail  the  lidit. 


455,  456,  457,  458 


MISSIONARY  MEETINGS.        459,  460,  461.  462 


455 


Hymn  455.   L.  M. 

Edgaiton,  Arnheim. 
Tkc  spread  of  the  Oospel. 

TO  distant  lands  thy  Gospel  send, 
And  thus  thine  empire  wide  extend  ; 
To  Gentile,  and  to  stubborn  Jew, 
Thou  King  of  Grace  !  salvation  show. 

2  Where'er  thy  sun  or  light  arise, 
Thy  name,  O  God  1  immortalize ; 
May  nations  yet  unborn  confess 
Thy  wisdom,  power,  and  righteousness. 

A  5fJ   Hymn  456.   C.  M.   Davis.  ^ 

^  Hopkinton,  Victory. 

Let  God  arise. 

ARISE,  O  God,  thy  strength  display. 
Stretch  out  thy  conquering  sword  ) 
O'er  every  land  thy  sceptre  sway, 
And  shed  thy  grace  abroad. 

Si  Soon  may  the  Gentile  and  the  Jew 
With  one  consent  submit ; 
And  men  of  every  name  and  hue 
Bow  at  Immanuel's  feet. 

3  Lord,  send  thy  Spirit  w^th  thy  word. 

To  every  tribe  and  tongue ; 
Let  all  the  nations  praise  the  Lord 
In  one  deliofhtful  sonof. 


457 


Hymn  457.    S.  M.  # 

Telford,  Millbury. 
Prayer  for  the  universal  cxtenr.ion  of  Christ^  s  kingdom. 

LORD  our  God,  arise. 
The  cause  of  truth  maintain ; 
And  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  Avorld 
Extend  hf.r  blessed  reign. 

2  Thou  Pr  nee  of  Life,  arise, 
Nor  let  thy  glory  cease  ; 

Far  spread  the  conquests  of  thy  grace. 
And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 

3  O,  Holy  Spirit,  rise, 
Expand  thy  heavenly  v/ing. 

And  o'er  a  dark  and  ruin'd  world 
Let  light  and  order  spring. 

4  O,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
To  God  the  Saviour  sing, 

From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  heaven, 
Let  echoing  anthems  ring ! 

Hymn  45S.   L.  M.  Jf^r 

BJendon,  Angel's  Hymn. 
Prayer  for  a  blessing  on  missionary  efforts. 

GREAT  God  of  Glory,  grant  thy  grace, 
And  crown  our  efforts  Avith  success  ; 
In  heathen  lands  thy  Gospel  bless, 
And  here  secure  its  large  increase. 

2  Let  Jews  and  Gentiles,  bond  and  free, 
Embrace  salvation.  Lord,  by  thee  ; 


While  those  who  aow  in  darkness  dwell, 
Deliverance  sinf^  from  guilt  and  hell. 

3  Millions  behold,  on  heathen  ground. 
Who  never  heard  the  Gospel's  sound  ; 
O,  send  it  forth,  and  let  it  run. 
Swift  and  reviving  as  the  sun. 


459 


Hymn  459.  CM. 

Abridge,  Gorham. 
Thy  kingdom  come. 

UR  Father,  high  enthroned  above, 
With  boundless  glory  crown'd, 
Th'ju  source  of  life,  display  thy  lo\e 
•  To  every  nation  round. 

2  0  be  thy  will  on  earth  obey'd, 

As  'tis  obey'd  above  ; 
From  every  land  be  homage  paid 
For  thy  redeeming  love. 

3  Erect  thine  empire,  gracious  King, 

And  spread  its  power  abroad, 
Till  all  thy  chosen  millions  sing 
The  praises  of  their  God. 

Hymn  460.   C.  M.   Brady.  ^ 

Norway,  Stevenson. 
All  nations  exhorted  to  praise  God. 

1"  ET  all  the  lands,  with  shouts  of  joy, 

To  God  their  voices  raise  ; 
Sing  psalms  in  honour  of  his  name, 
And  spread  his  glorious  praise. 

2  Thro'  all  the  earth,  the  nations  round 
Shall  Thee  their  God  confess ; 
And  with  glad  hymns  their  rapturous 
praise 

Of  thy  great  name  express. 
Aaj         Hymn  461.    S.  M.  ^ 

St.  Thomas,  Chester.  ' 
Prayer  for  the  enlargement  of  God^s  kingdom. 

rr'^O  bless  thy  chosen  race, 
In  mercy.  Lord,  incline  ; 
And  cause  the  brightness  of  thy  face 
On  all  thv  saints  to  shine. 

2  Let  differing  nations  join 
To  celebrate  thy  fame  ; 

Let  all  the  world,  O  Lord,  combine 
To  praise  thy  glorious  name. 

3  O  let  them  shout  and  sing 
With  joy  and  pious  mirth : 

For  thou,  the  righteous  judge  and  king, 
Shalt  govern  all  the  earth. 

462    Hymn  462.   8. 7.  Francis,  if 

Homer,  Suppliant. 
Missionary  collection. 

E  thy  kingdom,  Lord,  promoted ; 
Let  the  earth  her  Monarch  know 
Be  my  all  to  thee  devoted  \ 
To  my  Lord  rny  all  I  owe 


4G:J,  4G4,  465,  4b6 


REVIVALS, 


467,  468,  469 


2  With  my  substance  will  I  honour 
My  Redeemer  and  my  Lord  ; 
Were  ten  thousand  worlds  my  manor. 
All  were  nothing  to  his  word. 

3  While  the  heralds  of  salvation 
His  abounding  grace  proclaim, 
Let  his  friends  of  every  nation 
Gladly  join  to  spread  his  fame. 


463 


Hymn  463.   H.  M.   Scott.  # 

Keene,  Zion. 
Kingdom  of  Christ. 

ALMIGHTY  Saviour,  haste 
That  glorious,  happy  day. 
When  souls,  like  drops  of  dew, 
Shall  own  thy  gentle  sway : 
O  may  it  bless  our  longing  eyes, 
And  bear  our  shouts  beyond  the  skies  ! 

2   All  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 
Eternal  be  thy  reign  ; 
May  all  the  nations  come 
To  wear  thy  gentle  chain : 
When  earth  and  time  are  known  no  more, 
Thy  throne  shall  stand  forever  sure. 

Hymn  464.   L.  M.  .  ^ 

Shirley,  Bovven. 
Christ  victorious. 
"'i  ^HY  footsteps,  Lord,  with  joy  we  trace, 
-  And  mark  the  conquests  of  thy  grace  ; 
/'inish  the  work  thou  hast  begun. 
And  let  thy  will  on  earth  be  done. 

2  Then  shall  contending  nations  rest. 
For  love  shall  reign  in  every  breast ; 
Weapons,  for  war  design'd,  shall  cease. 
And  yield  to  implements  of  peace. 

Hymn  465.   L.  M.  ^ 

Duke  Street,  Ashfield. 
Latter  day  glory. 

"jl/M'Y  soul,  with  sacred  joy  survey 
The  glories  of  the  latter  day  ; 
Its  dawn  already  seems  begun. 
Sure  earnest  of  the  rising  sun. 

2  Auspicious  dawn !  thy  rising  ray 
With  joy  we  view,  and  hail  the  day : 
Thou  sun  arise,  supremely  bright. 
And  fill  the  world  with  purest  light. 

Aaa       Hymn  466.    8.  7.  4.  ^ 

Tamvvorth,  Bethlehem. 
Zion^s  increase  jorayed  for, 

1^  IRl)  thy  sword,  O  mighty  Saviour, 
Make  the  word  of  truth  thy  car ; 
Prosper  in  thy  course,  triumphant, 

All  success  attend  thy  war ; 
Gracious  victor, 
Bring  thy  trophies  from  afar. 


2  Blest  are  they  that  touch  thy  sceptre^ 
Blest  are  all  that  own  thy  reign ; 

Freed  from  sin,  that  worst  of  tyrants, 
Rescued  from  its  galling  chain ; 

Saints  and  angels. 

All  who  know  thee,  bless  thy  reign. 

REVIVALS. 
Aa;r[  Hymn  467.  H.  M.  Doddridge.  44 

'  Hobart,  Haddam. 

ZiotVs  prosperity. 

ZION,  tune  thy  voice. 
And  raise  thy  hands  on  high; 
Tell  all  the  earth  thy  joys, 
And  boast  salvation  nifrh. 
Cheerful  in  God, 
Arise  and  shine, 

2  He  gilds  thy  mourning  face 
With  beams  that  cannot  fade ; 
His  all-resplendent  grace 

He  pours  around  thy  head; 
The  nations  round        With  lustre  new 
Thy  form  shall  view,    Divinely  crown'd 

3  In  honour  to  his  name 
Reflect  that  sacred  light ; 
And  loud  that  grace  proclaim. 
Which  makes  tliv  darkness  briofh 


While  rays  divine 
Stream  all  abroad. 


Pursue  his  praise, 
Till  sovereiofn  love 


In  worlds  above 
The  glory  raise. 

4   There  on  his  holy  hill 
A  brighter  Sun  shall  rise, 
And  with  his  radiance  fill 
Those  fairer,  purer  skies  ; 


While  round  his  throne 
Ten  thousand  stars. 


In  nobler  spheres 
His  influence  owit. 


AaO.  Hymn  468.   8.7.    WhitcfichL  :^ 

'-±\J^  Homer,  Suppliant. 

.Toys  of  salvation. 

LOVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, 
Joy  of  heaven  to  earth  come  down' 
Fix  in  men  thy  humble  dwelling ; 
All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 

2  Breathe^O  breathe  thy  gracious  Spirit 

Bless  \TVd\  peace  each  troubled  breast 
Let  the  poor  in  thee  inherit. 
Let  them  find  thy  promised  rest. 

3  Carry  on  thy  new  creation ; 

Cheer'd  with  pardon  may  we  be  ; 
Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation 
Perfect  and  secure  in  Thee. 

J^Q   Hymn  469.    S.  M.    Swairu  ^ 

Lisbon,  Telford. 
On  receiving  members. 

'HO  can  forbear  to  sing, 
W^ho  can  refuse  to  praise. 
When  Zion's  high  celestial  King 
His  saving  power  displays? 


470,  471,  472 


ORDINATIONS. 


470,  474,  475 


2  When  sinners  at  his  feet, 
By  mercy  conqiier'd,  fall; 

When  grace,  and  truth,  and  justice  meet, 
And  peace  unites  them  all  ; 

3  Who  can  forbear  to  praise 
Our  high  celestial  King, 

When  sovereign,  rich,  redeeming  grace 
Invites  our  tongues  to  sing? 


17(1  Hymx  470.  L.  iVI.  Doddridge,  ^ 

•  ^'  Alton,  Stone  field. 

Prayer  for  the  increase  of  the  church, 

fTEAR,  gracious  Sovereign,  from  thy 
throne, 

And  send  thy  various  blessings  down: 
While  by  thy  children  thou  art  sought. 
Attend  the  prayer  thy  word  hath  taught. 

2  Come,  sacred  Spirit !  from  above, 
And  fill  the  coldest  heart  with  love  ; 
Soften  to  flesh  the  flinty  stone. 

And  let  thy  gracious  power  be  known. 

3  O,  let  the  joyful  converts  wait 
Numerous  around  thy  temple-gate  ! 
Each  pressing  on  with  zeal  to  oe 

A  living  sacrifice  to  Thee. 

4»71  Hymn  471.  L.  M.  Kingsbunj.  ^ 

^  •  Shirley,  Vernon. 

Zion^s  increase  prayed  for, 

JI^EVIVE  thy  churches,  Lord,  with 


grace  ; 


Forgive  our  sins  and  grant  us  peace ; 
Rouse  us  from  sloth,  our  hearts  inflame  ; 
Kindle  our  zeal  for  Jesus'  name. 

2  May  young  and  old  thy  word  receive. 
Dead  sinners  hear  thy  voice  and  live, 
The  wounded  conscience  healing  find. 
And  joy  refresh  each  drooping  mind. 

OPENING  MEETING  HOUSES. 
J  ^2        Hymn  472.  CM, 

•  Broomsgrove,  Hopkinton. 

On  opening  a  place  of  worship. 

GREAT  Sovereign  of  the  earth  and 
And  Lord  of  all  below,  [sky, 
Before  thy  glorious  majesty 
Ten  thousand  seraphs  bow. 

2  Behold,  a  temple  raised  for  Thee  ! 

O  meet  thy  people  here ; 
Here,  O  thou  King  of  saints,  reside, 
And  in  thy  church  appear. 

3  Within  these  walls,  let  holy  peace 

And  love  and  concord  dwell ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease. 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

I  Here,  may  salvation  be  proclaim'd, 
By  thy  most  precious  blood; 


And  sinners  know  the  joyful  sound, 
And  own  the  Saviour,  God. 

5  Here,  may  a  numerous  crowd  arise, 
To  bow  before  thy  throne  ; 
Here  may  their  songs  salute  the  skies, 
To  ages  yet  unborn. 

/I7Q  Hymn  473.  H.  M.  Doddridge,  ^ 

^  •  ^  Haddam,  IloUart. 

On  openinrr  a  place  of  worship. 

REAT  Father  of  mankind. 
We  bless  that  wondrous  grace, 
Which  could  for  Gentiles  find 
Within  thy  courts  a  place. 
How  kind  the  care     For  us  to  raise 
Our  God  displays,     A  house  of  grayer ! 

2   Though  once  estranged  afar. 
We  now  approach  the  throne  ; 
For  Jesus  brings  us  near. 
And  makes  our  cause  his  own: 


Strangers  no  more, 
To  thee  we  come, 


And  find  our  home, 
And  rest  secure. 


May  all  the  nations  throng 
To  worship  in  thy  house  ; 
And  thou  attend  their  song. 
And  smile  upon  their  vows  ; 


Indulgent  still. 
Till  earth  conspire 


To  join  the  choir 
On  Zion's  hill. 


A^A  Hymn 474.  L.M.  Doddridge 

"  Edgarton,  Arnheirn. 

The  church  the  birth-place  of  the  saints. 

A  ND  will  the  great,  eternal  God, 

On  earth  establish  his  abode  ? 
And  will  He,  from  his  radiant  throne, 
Avow  our  temples  for  his  own  ? 

2  These  walls  we  to  thine  honour  raise. 
Long  may  they  echo  with  thy  praise ; 
And  Thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

3  Here  let  the  great  Redeemer  reign, 
With  all  the  graces  of  his  tram  ; 
While  power  divine  his  word  attends, 
To  conquer  foes,  and  cheer  his  friends. 

4  And  m  the  great  decisive  day. 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey. 
May  it  before  the  world  appear 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here. 

ORDINATIONS. 

Anfl%  Hymn  475.  L.  M.  Beddome.  # 
^  •  ^  auincy,  Otis. 

Prayer  for  niinistei's. 

T^ATHER  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear, 
Attentive  to  our  earnest  prayer: 
We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  Thee 
Successful  pleaders  may  tliey  be. 


476,  477,  478 


SUNDAY  SCHOOLS. 


479,  480 


2  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed, 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed  ; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain, 
Nor  let  them  labour.  Lord,  in  vain. 

3  Let  thronging  multitudes  around 
Hear  from^their  lips  the  joyful  sound  ; 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  adore, 
And  feel  thy  new-creating  power. 

4  Let  sinners  break  their  massy  chains, 
Afflicted  souls  forget  their  pains. 
And  light  thro'  distant  realms  be  spread 
Till  Zion  rears  her  drooping  head. 

Hymn  476.    CM.   mwton,  ^ 

Meriden,  Cohasset. 
Prayer  for  the  ministers  of  Christ, 

CHIEF  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  sheep. 
From  death  and  sorrow  free. 
May  all  thine  under-shepherds  keep 
Their  eyes  intent  on  Thee  ! 

2  With  plenteous  grace  their  hearts  prepare 

To  execute  thy  will ; 
Give  them  compassion,  love,  and  care. 
And  faithfulness,  and  skill. 

3  Inflame  their  minds  with  holy  zeal. 

Their  flocks  to  feed  and  teach ; 
And,  gracious  Lord,  O  let  them  feel 
The  sacred  truths  they  preach. 

CONFERENCE  MEETINGS. 
HYMrf477.    C.  P.M.   Kent  ^ 

Sherburne,  Switzerland. 
Social  worship. 

i7"HERE  two  or  three  together  meet, 
*My  love  and  mercy  to  repeat, 
*  And  tell  what  I  have  done, 
'There  will  I  be,'  saith  God,  'to  bless, 
'And  every  burden'd  soul  redress, 
'Who  worships  at  my  throne.' 

2  Make  one  in  this  assembly,  Lord, 
Speak  to  each  heart  some  cheering  word, 

To  set  the  spirit  free  ; 
Impart  a  kind,  celestial  shower, 
And  grant  that  we  may  spend  an  hour 

In  fellowship  with  thee. 


478 


Hymn  478.  7's. 

Evening'JJymn,  Pilgrim. 
The  close  of  a  prayer  meeting: 


LORD,  'tis  sweet  to  mingle  where 
Christians  meet  for  social  prayer; 
O,  'tis  sweet  with  them  to  raise 
Songs  of  holy  joy  and  praise ; 
Sweeter  far  that  state  must  be 
Where  they  meet  eternally. 

2  Saviour,  may  these  meetings  prove 
Preparations  from  above  ; 


While  we  worship  in  this  place, 
May  we  go  from  grace  to  grace ; 
Till  we,  each  in  his  degree, 
Ripe  for  endless  glory  be. 


SUNDAY  SCHOOLS. 

Hymn  479.   H.  M.  ^ 

Zion,  Keene. 
For  sabbath  schools. 

I^OME,  let  our  voices  jom 
^  In  joyful  songs  of  praise  ; 
To  God,  the  God  of  love. 
Our  thankful  hearts  we'll  raise. 
To  God  alone  all  praise  belongs, 
Our  earliest  and  our  latest  sbnjjs. 

2  Now  we  are  taught  to  read 
The  book  of  life  divine. 
Where  our  Redeemer's  love 
And  brightest  glories  shine: 

To  God  alone  alt  praise  belongs, 
Our  earliest  and  our  latest  songs^ 

3  Within  these  hallow'd  walls 
Our  wandering  feet  are  brought. 
Where  prayer  and  praise  ascend, 
And  heavenly  truths  are  taught: 

To  God  alone  your  offerings  bring; 
Let  young  and  old  his  praises  sing. 

4  Lord,  let  this  work  of  love 
Be  crown'd  with  full  success ! 
Let  thousands,  yet  unborn, 
Thy  sacred  name  here  bless ! 

To  thee,  O  Lord,  all  praise  to  thee 
We'll  raise  throughout  eternity. 


480 


HyMff480.   8.7.  # 

Greenville,  Suppliant. 

Sabbath  school  anniversary. 

ID,  O  Lord,  our  youthful  voices, 
In  a  song  of  joyful  praise ; 
Th'  ransom'd  soul  in  heaven  rejoices. 
Saved  from  sin  by  thy  rich  grace. 

2  Thou  from  error's  ways  hast  brought  us 

To  the  light  that  shines  from  heaven 
Wandering  far,  the  Saviour  sought  us 
And  has  kind  instruction  given. 

3  Friends  and  teachers  are  around  us, 

Kindly  urging  thy  commands ; 
Many  blessings  now  attend  us. 
Freely  given  from  thy  hands. 

4  Lord,  accept  our  feeble  offerings, 

For  these   mercies  freely  given . 
Thy  rich  grace  to  us  continue  • 
Bring  us  safely  home  to  heaven 


481,  482 


483,  484,  485 


4Q1  Hymn 481.  C.F.M,  Bradberry,  ^ 

Rapture,  Switzerland. 
The  importance  of  educating  youth. 

Congregation. 

OW  let  our  hearts  conspire  to  raise 
A  cheerful  anthem  to  His  praise, 
Who  reigns  enthroned  above  : 
Let  music,  sweet  as  incense,  rise 
With  grateful  odours  to  the  skies, 
The  work  of  joy  and  love. 

Children. 

2  Teacli  us  to  bow  before  thy  face  ; 
Nor  let  our  hearts  forget  thy  grace, 

Or  slight  thy  providence  ; 
When  lost  in  ignorance  we  lay. 
To  vice  and  death  an  easy  prey, 

Thy  goodness  snatch'd  us  thence. 

Congregation. 

3  We  feel  a  sympathizing  heart ; 
Lord,  'tis  a  pleasure  to  impart; 

To  thee  thine  own  we  give : 
Hear  thou  our  cry,  and  pitying  see, 
O  let  these  children  live  to  thee, 

O  let  these  children  live. 

Children. 

4  Grant,  Lord,  each  liberal  soul  may  prove 
The  joys  of  thine  exhaustless  love ; 

And  while  thy  praise  we  sing, 
May  we  the  sacred  scriptures  know, 
And  like  the  blessed  Jesus  grow, 

That  earth  and  heaven  may  ring. 


483 


HrMN483.   S.  M. 

Shepherd,  Olmutz. 

Reliance  on  the  care  of  our  heavenly  Father. 
An  evening  hymn. 

A  N OTHER  day  is  past. 
The  hours  forever  fled ; 
And  time  is  bearing  me  away, 
To  mingle  Avith  the  dead. 

^   My  mind  in  perfect  peace 
My  Father's  care  shall  keep ; 
I  jdeld  to  gentle  slumbers  now, 
For  thou  canst  never  sleep, 

3   Happy  the  souls  alone 
On  Thee  securely  stay'd! 
Nor  shall  they  be  in  life  alarrn'd, 
Nor  be  in  death  dismay'd. 


5* 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 
AQO       Hymn  482.   H.  M. 

Hobart,  Haddam. 
Orateful  morning-  worship. 


rilO  thee,  my  God,  and  Friend, 
I  wake  my  grateful  tongue : 
Still  does  thy  power  defend, 
And  claim  my  morning  song : 


Though  many  foes 
Beset  me  round 


Yet  sweet  repose 
From  thee  I  found. 


2  Though  sleep  pervade  my  frame, 
Still  i  am  safe  in  sleep ; 

For  angels,  in  thy  name, 
Their  watchful  stations  keep : 
How  rich  and  great     Thine  angels  wait 
Thy  mercies  prove  !    On  men,  in  love. 

3  Now,  blest  with  morning  light, 
To  Thee  I  give  the  day ;  * 
And  w^ith  renew'd  delight 
Pursue  my  heavenly  way, 

Till  thou  shalt  raise  I  Where  all  is  praise, 
My  soul  above,       1  And  all  is  love. 


484 


Hymn  484.   S.  M.  ^ 

Shepherd,  Suffield. 
Morning  or  evening, 

THY  mercy,  gracious  God, 
Thy  pardon  I  implore  ; 
O !  heal  the  follies  of  my  mind, 
And  aid  me  with  thy  power. 

2  Be  thou  my  friendly  guard. 
While  slumbering  on  my  bed; 

And  with  thy  sacred  teachings  All 
The  visions  of  my  head. 

3  When  morning's  cheerful  rays 
Salute  my  waking  eyes, 

All  vig'rous  may  my  soul  to  thee 
In  grateful  songs  arise ! 

4  Devoted  to  thy  fear. 

Thy  service  and  thy  praise ; 
My  God,  I  w^ould  be  wholly  thine 
The  remnant  of  my  days. 

Hymn  485.   7's.  J\ewtoru 
^iDtJ  Spring,  Nelson. 

Spring. 

PLEASING  Spring  again  is  here ! 
Trees  and  fields  in  bloom  appeal , 
Hark !  the  birds,  with  artless  lays. 
Warble  their  Creator's  praise ! 

2  Lord,  afford  a  spring  to  me  ! 
Let  me  feel  like  what  I  see : 
Ah !  my  winter  has  been  long ; 
Chill'd  my  hopes,  and  mute  my  song 

3  On  thy  garden  deign  to  smile  ; 
Raise  the  plants,  enrich  the  soil : 
Soon  thy  presence  will  restore 
Life  to  what  seem'd  dead  before. 

4  Speak,  and  by  thy  gracious  voice* 
Make  my  drooping  soul  rejoice : 
O!  beloved  Saviour,  haste  — 
Tell  me  all  the  storms  are  past. 


486,  487,  488,  489      DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION.         490,  491,  492 


AQd        Hymn  486.   L.  M.  b 

Fulton,  Costellow. 

i       Prayer  for  rain  in  summer. 

GREAT  God,  we  view  thy  chastening 
hand, 

That  turns  to  brass  our  fertile  land ; 
Thy  clouds  withhold  their  rich  supplies. 
And  parched  nature  fades  and  dies. 
2  Revive  our  withering  fields  with  rair^ 
Let  fruitful  showers  descend  again ; 
On  Thee,  alone,  our  hopes  rely, 
Lord,  hear  our  humble,  earnest  cry. 

4g*y        Hymn  487.   C.  M.  ^ 

liray,  Norway. 
Praise  for  rain  in  summer. 

r|lHE  Lord  hath  heard  his  people's 
cries. 

Their  prayers  have  reach'd  his  throne ; 
The  rain  has  fall'  n  in  rich  supplies ; 
See  what  the  Lord  hath  done  I 

2  Now  nature  blooms  on  every  hand, 
And  birds  their  Maker  praise  ;  — 
Ye  saints,  throughout  our  favour'd  land. 
Your  songs  of  praises  raise. 


488 


Hymn  488.   8.7.  Dodd.  # 

Suppliant,  Greenville. 
'  Autumn. 

^EE  the  leaves  around  us  falling, 
^  Dry  and  wither'd  to  the  ground ; 
Thus  to  thoughtless  mortals  calling. 
In  a  sad  and  solemn  sound  |  — 

2  *  Youth,  on  length  of  days  presuming, 

'  Who  the  paths  of  pleasure  tread, 
'View  us,  late  in  beauty  blooming, 
'Number'd  now  among  the  dead. 

3  '  What  tho'  yet  no  losses  grieve  you, — 

'  Gay  with  health,  and  many  a  grace  ; 
'Let  not  cloudless  skies  deceive  you  ; 
'  Summer  gives  to  autumn  place.' 

4  On  the  tree  of  life  eternal 

Let  our  highest  hopes  be  stay'd ! 
This  alone,  forever  vernal. 
Bears  a  leaf  that  shall  not  fade* 

AQG  Hymn  489.   L.  M.   JSTeivton,  ^ 

Vernon,  Alden. 
Winter. 

EE  how  rude  Winter's  icy  hand 
Has  stripp'd  the  trees,  and  seal'd  the 
ground ! 

But  spring  shall  soon  his  rage  withstand. 
And  spread  new  beauties  all  around. 

2  My  soul  a  sharper  winter  mourns  ; 
Barren  and  fruitless  I  remain : 
When  will  the  gentle  spring  return. 
And  bid  my  graces  grow  again  ? 


3  Jesus,  my  glorious  Sun,  arise  I 
'Tis  tliine  the  frozen  heart  to  move  : 
O  !  hush  these  storms,  and  clear  my  skies, 
And  let  me  feel  thy  vital  love. 


DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION. 
AQO       Hymn  490.   L.  P.  M.  # 

Melville,  Saxony. 

The  hope  of  Christian  friendship,  in  the  anticipation 
of  parting-. 

SWEET  is  the  thought,  the  promise 
sweet. 

That  friends,  long-sever'd  friends  shall 
meet ; 

That  kindred  souls,  on  earth  disjoin'd, 
Shall  meet,  from  earthly  dross  refined, 
Their  mortal  cares  anci  sorrows  o'er. 
And  mingle  hearts,  to  part  no  more. 

2  But  for  this  hope,  this  blessed  stay, 
When  earthly  comforts  all  decay, 

O  !  who  could  view  th'  expiring  eye, 
Nor  wish,  with  those  they  love,  to  die  ? 
Who  could  receive  their  parting  breath, 
Nor  long  to  follow  them  in  death 

3  But  we  have  brighter  hopes — we  know 
Short  is  this  pilgrimage  of  wo : 

We  know  that  our  Redeemer  lives ; 
We  trust  the  promises  he  gives  ; 
And  part,  in  hope  to  meet  above, 
Wliere  all  is  joy,  and  all  is  love. 

Hymn  491.   H.  M.  ^ 

Hobert,  Haddam. 
Tho2i  shalt  sleep  with  thy  fathers. 

OME,  death,  released  from  dread, 
Thy  form  would  I  survey  ; 
And  learn  to  sing  of  Him 
Who  took  thy  sting  away: 
Cheerful,  I'll  close  my  dying  eyes. 
And  sleep  till  Jesus  bid  me  rise. 

2  'Twas  Jesus,  Prince  of  Life, 
Enter'd  thy  dark  domains  ; 
He  slept  in  thine  embrace, 
And  broke  thine  iron  chains. 

Cheerful,  &c. 

3  Though  toils  the  day  employ, 
And  rough  the  path  appear. 
The  time  of  rest  will  come. 
The  evening  shades  draw  near: 

Cheerful,  &c. 


491 

c 


492 


Hymn  492.  L.  M.  Barhauld. 

Alden,  Addison. 
The  peaceful  death  of  the  ria-hleous. 

LEST  is  the  scene  when  Christians 
die. 

When  holy  souls  retire  to  rest; 
How  mildly  beams  the  closing  eye  ! 
How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast ' 


493,  494,  495 


DAY  OF  JUDGxMENT. 


496,  497 


2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away ; 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er ; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day  ; 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

3  Triumphant  smiles  the  victor's  brow, 
Fann'd  by  some  guardian  angel's  win^ ; 
O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  now! 

And  where,  O  death,  w^here  is  thy  sting! 

4QQ    Hymi^  493.   8. 7.  CoUyer. 

*±«7eJ  Suppliant,  Bavaria. 

'T7ie  hcrppiness  of  departed  saints^  the  consolation  of 

survivors. 


c 


"^EASEjye  mourners,  cease  to  languish 
O'er  the  grave  of  those  you  love  ; 
Pain,  and  death,  and  night,  and  anguish 
Enter  not  the  world  above. 

2  While  our  silent  steps  are  straying. 

Lonely,  thro'  night's  deep'ning  sha^e. 
Glory's  brightest  beams  are  playing 
Round  the  happy  Christian's  head. 

3  Light  and  peace  at  once  deriving 

From  the  hand  of  God  most  high. 
In  his  glorious  presence  living. 
They  shall  never,  never  die  | 

4  Endless  pleasure,  pain  excluding. 

Sickness,  there,  no  more  can  come  ; 
There,  no  fear  of  wo,  intruding. 
Sheds  o'er  heaven  a  moment's  gloom. 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT. 


494 


Hymn  494.  8.7.4. 

Vesper  Hymn,  Bethlehem. 
The  day  of  judgment. 

LO  !  He  comes,  with  clouds  descending. 
Once  for  favour'd  sinners  slain : 
Twice  ten  thousand  saints  attending, 

Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train : 
Hallelujah ! 

Boundless  glory  to  the  Lamb ! 

2  Every  island,  sea,  and  mountain, — 

Heaven  and  earth  —  shall  flee  away ; 
All  who  hate  him,  must,  confounded. 

Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day: 
*  Come  to  judgment ! 
*Come  to  judgment!  come  away!' 

3  Now,  redemption,  long-expected. 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear ! 
All  his  saints,  by  man  rejected, 

Now,  shall  meet  him  in  the  air ! 
Hallelujah ! 

See  the  Son  of  God  appear ! 
405  Hymn  495.   8.  7.4.  Mwtoiu 

Franconia,  Bingham. 
The  day  of  judgment. 

DAY  of  judgment,  —  day  of  wonders ! 
Hark!  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
26 


Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders. 
Shakes  the  vast  creation  round ! 
How  the  summons  •  *■ 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound ! 

2  See  the  Judge,  our  nature  wearing, 
Clothed  in  majesty  divine  ! 
You,  who  long  for  his  appearing. 

Then  shall  say,  '  This  God  is  mine  !* 
Ijrracious  Saviour ! 
Own  me  in  that  day  for  thine  ! 


496 


Hymn  496.   C.  P.  M. 

Rapture,  Kingsbridge. 
Longing  for  a  place  at  the  right  hand  of  the  Judge. 

^¥7^HEN  thou,  my  righteous  Judge, 
^  ^  shalt  come 

To  take  thy  ransom'd  people  home, 

Shall  I  among  them  stand  ? 
Shall  such  a  worthless  Avorm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die. 

Be  found  at  thy  right  hand.^ 

21  love  to  meet  among  them  now, 
Before  thy  gracious  feet  to  bow, 

Though  vilest  of  them  all  : 
But  can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought ! 
What  if  my  name  should  be  left  out, 

When  thou  for  them  shalt  call! 

3  Prevent,  prevent  it  by  thy  grace  ! 
Be  thou,  O  Lord,  my  hiding  place. 

In  this  th'  accepted  day : 
Thy  pardoning  voice,  O  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear ; 

Nor  let  me  fall,  1  pray. 

4  Let  me  among  thy  saints  be  found, 
Whene'er  the  archangel's  trump  shall 

To  see  thy  smiling  face  :  [sound. 
Then,  loudest  of  the  crowd  I'll  sing, 
While  heaven's  resounding  mansions 
ring 

With  shouts  of  sovereign  grace. 
497  Hymn  497.  C.  P.  M.  TFcslejj. 

Sherburne,  Kingsbridge. 
Contemplation  of  judgment. 

GOD,  mine  inmost  soul  convert. 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 
Eternal  things  impress ; 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  tremble  on  the  brink  of  fate. 
And  wake  to  righteousness. 

2  Before  me  place,  in  dread  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day. 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar ; 
And  tell  me.  Lord,  shall  I  be  there 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom  7 


498,  499 


BAPTISM. 


500,  501,  50*^ 


3  Bo  this  my  one  great  business  here. 
With  serious  industry  and  fear, 

internal  bliss  tl  insure  ; 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will. 

And  to  the  end  endure. 

4  Then,  Father,  then  my  soul  receive. 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live 

Ar.d  reign  with  thee  above  ;  • 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight. 
And  hope  in  full,  supreme  delight, 

And  everlasting  love. 


11P]AVEN. 


498 


Hymn  498.  8.6. 

V^oodland,  Antonia. 
Heaven. 

THERE  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest. 
To  mourning  wanderers  given  ; 
There  is  a  tear  for  souls  distress'd, 
A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast ; 
'Tis  found  alone  in  heaven. 

There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls. 

By  sms  and  sorrows  driven ; 
When  toss'd  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals. 
Where  storms  arise  and  ocean  roils, 
And  all  is  drear  but  heaven. 

•  There  faith  lifts  up  the  tearless  eye. 
The  heart  with  anguish  riven ; 
It  views  the  tempest  passing  by, 
Sees  evening  shadows  quicRly  fly. 
And  all  serene  in  heaven. 

4  There  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom. 
And  joys  supreme  are  given  ; 

There  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloom  ; 

Beyond  the  dark  and  narrow  tomb, 
Appears  the  dawn  of  heaven. 


499 


Hymn  499.    C.  M.  # 

Roxbury,  Woodland. 
Death  and  heaven. 

^WIFT  as  my  fleeting  days  decline, 
^  The  final  hour  draws  nigh. 
When,  from  the  busy  scenes  of  time, 
1  must  retire  and  die ! 

2  O !  may  this  solemn  thought  pervade 

And  penetrate  my  soul ! 
Govern  my  life  through  every  stage. 
And  all  my  powers  control ! 

3  Lord,  draw  thy  image  on  my  heart. 

And  show  my  sins  forgiven ; 
And  all  that  holiness  impart 
Which  fits  the  soul  for  heaven. 

4  Then  welcome  the  kind  hour  of  death, 

That  ends  this  painful  strife ! 
The  hand  that  stops  this  mortal  breath 
Will  give  eternal  life. 


Hymn  500.   C.  M.      Stennett  ^ 

Bray,  Meriden. 
The  jn'omiscd  land. 

jN  Jordan's  stormy  banks  1  stand, 
And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  O  !  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight! 
Sweet  fields  array 'd  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight! 

3  O'er  all  those  wide-extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day; 
There,  God  the  Stin  forever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

4  No  chilling  winds,  no  poisonous  breath 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore  ; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death 
Are  felt  and  fear'd  no  more. 


Hymn  501.   CM.  ^ 

Hopkinton,  Milford. 
The  heavenly  Jerusalem. 

JERUSALEM!  my  happy  home! 
Name  ever  dear  to  me! 
When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee  ? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built 

And  pearly  gates  behold,  [walls 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ?  • 

3  0  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  sabbaths  have  no  end? 


502 


BAPTISM. 
Hymn  502.  CM 

Cohasset,  Hopkinton. 
The  ordinance  of  Baptism. 


SAVIOUR !  we  seek  the  watery  ton"  b 
Illumed  by  love  divine, 
Far  from  the  deep  tremendous  gloom 
Of  that  which  once  was  thine. 

2  Down  to  the  hallow'd  grave  we  go, 
Obedient  to  thy  word; 
'Tis  thus  the  world  around  shall  know 
We're  buried  with  the  Lord. 

3 'Tis  thus  we  bid  its  pomps  adieu, 
And  boldly  venture  in: 
O  may  we  rise  to  life  anew, 
And  only  die  to  s^n. 


50;^,  504,  505 


BAPTISM. 


506,  507,  508 


Xf\o  Hymn  503.  8. 7. 4.  S,  F.  Smith,  ^ 

tJxJtJ  Bin<;ham,  Franconia.  ^ 

Joy  in  obedience. 

JESUS,  thou  hast  freely  saved  us ; 
Cleansed  us  in  thy  precious  blood ; 
And  the  sins  that  once  enslaved  us, 
Thou  hast  by  thy  might  subdued ; 
From  our  rovings 

Thou  hast  brought  us  home  to  God. 

2  Saviour,  thy  commands  fulfilling. 

Yielding  all  that  once  we  prized, 
Lo !  we  come,  with  joyful  feeling. 

Like  our  Lord  to  oe  baptized ; 
Round  our  Jordan 
Let  thy  grace  be  exercised. 

3  Sacred  Spirit,  breathing  o'er  us. 

Thy  sweet  influence  may  we  knoAV  ; 
Open  paths  of  light  before  us. 

And  thy  peace  on  us  bestow. 
By  thee  guided. 
Up  to  glory  may  we  go. 


Hymn  504.   H.  M. 

Hobart,  Haddam. 


An  address  to  the  Holy  Spirit. 

DESCEND,  celestial  Dove, 
And  make  thy  presence  known ; 
Reveal  our  Saviours  love. 
And  seal  us  for  thine  own! 
Unblest  by  thee,  our  works  are  vain ; 
Nor  can  we  e'er  acceptance  gain. 

2  When  our  incarnate  God, 
The  sovereign  Prince  of  light, 
In  Jordan's  swelling  flood 
Received  the  holy  rite. 

In  open  view  thy  form  came  down, 
And,  dove-like,  flew  tlie  King  to  crown. 

3  Continue  still  to  shine, 
And  fill  us  with  thy  fire : 
This  ordinance  is  thine. 
Do  thou  our  souls  inspire ! 

Thou  wilt  attend  on  all  thy  sons : 
*  Till  time  shall  end,'  thy  promise  runs. 

^n;X  HYaiN505.    S.  M.  Burnham,  ^ 
Milbury,  Loudon. 

Before  Baptism. 

r|^HOU  great  incarnate  God, 
Behold  thy  children  stand ; 
Warm'd  with  the  fire  of  love  divine, 
They  bow  to  thy  command. 

2   When  buried  with  the  Lord 
May  they  his  presence  find ; 
Proving  that  pleasures  from  thy  throne 
Are  with  obedience  join'd. 


3   When,  rising  from  tiie  wave, 
Lord,  show  thy  lovely  face  ; 
May  sacred  joy  from  heaven  descend, 
And  glory  fill  the  place. 

Hymn  506.   8.7.  ^ 

tJXJXJ  Bavaria,  Homer. 

The  pleasure  of  folloicing-  Christ. 

T  ORD,  in  humble,  sweet  submission. 

Here  we  meet  to  follow  thee  ; 
Trustino-  in  thy  great  salvation. 
Which  alone  can  make  us  free. 

2  Nought  have  we  to  claim  as  merit; 

All  the  duties  we  can  do 
Can  no  crown  of  life  inherit: 
All  the  praise  to  Thee  is  due. 

3  Yet  we  come  in  Christian  duty, 

Down  beneath  the  wave  to  go; 
O  the  the  heavenly  beauty! 

Christ  the  Lord  was  buried  so  | 

4  Come,  ye  children  of  the  kingdom, 

Follow  him  beneath  the  wave ; 
Rise,  and  show  his  resurrection, 
And  proclaim  his  power  to  save. 

^07  Hy3in  507.   L.  M.   Beddoine.  ^ 

'  Shirley,  Edgarton.  , 

Delight  in  duty. 

EAR  Saviour,  we  thy  will  obey, 
^  Not  of  constraint,  but  with  delight ; 
Hither  thy  servants  come  to-day, 
To  honour  thine  appointed  rite. 

2  Descend  a^ain,  celestial  Dove, 

On  these,  the  followers  of  the  Lord  • 
Exalted  Head  of  all  the  church, 
Thy  promised  aid  to  them  afibrd. 

3  Let  faith,  assisted  now  by  signs, 
The  mysteries  of  thy  love  explore ; 
And,  wash'd  in  thy  redeeming  blood. 
Let  them  depart,  and  sin  no  more. 

^AQ  Hymn  508.   L.  M.   Judson.  ^ 

Addison,  Bowen. 
Chinst^s  example. 

j^UR  Saviour  bow'd  beneath  the  wave 
And  meekly  sought  a  watery  s^rave 
Come  see  the  sacred  path  he  tro(l, 
A  path  well  pleasing  to  our  God. 

2  His  voice  we  hear,  his  footsteps  trace 
And  hither  come  to  seek  his  face. 

To  do  his  will,  to  feel  his  love. 

And  join  our  songs  with  songs  above. 

3  Hosanna  to  the  Lamb  divine  ! 

Let  endless  glories  round  him  shine  ! 
High  o'er  the  heavens  forever  reign, 
O  Ijamb  of  God!  for  sinners  slain! 


509,  510,  511 


BAPTISM. 


512  —  515 


AjAQ        Hymn  509.    8. 7. 4.  ^ 

tjyjiJ         Greenville,  Vesper  Hymn. 

Christian  ■profession. 

1^  Rx\CIOUS  Saviour !  we  adore  thee  ; 
Purchased  by  thy  precious  blood, 
We  present  ourselves  before  thee, 

Now  to  walk  the  narrow  road. 
Saviour,  guide  us, 
Guide  us  to  our  heavenly  home. 

2  Thou  didst  mark  our  path  of  duty ; 

Thou  wast  laid  beneath  the  wave  ; 
Thou  didst  rise  in  glorious  beauty 

From  the  semblance  of  the  grave  ; 
May  we  follow 
In  the  same  delightful  way. 

^1  A  Hymn  510.  S.  M.  S.F.SmitL  ^ 

Olmiuz,  Suffield. 
The  baptism  of  Christ, 

^OWN  to  the  sacred  wave 
Tlie  Lord  of  life  was  led ; 
And  He,  who  came  our  souls  to  save. 
In  Jordan  bow'd  his  head. 

2   He  taught  the  solemn  way, 
He  fix'd  the  holy  rite ; 
He  bade  his  ransom'd  ones  obey, 
And  keep  the  path  of  light. 

3"  The  Holy  Ghost  came  down, 
The  baptism  to  approve, — 
The  ordinance  of  Christ  to  crown, 
And  stamp  it  with  his  love.  ' 

4   Dear  Saviour,  we  will  tread 
In  thy  appointed  way ; 
Let  glory  o'er  these  scenes  be  shed, 
And  smile  on  us  to-day. 

^11    PIymn  511.   L.  M.   Judson.  ^ 

Vernon,  Otis. 
Following  Christ. 

I^OME,  Holy  Spirit,  Dove  divine ! 

^     On  these  baptismal  waters  shine. 
And  teach  our  hearts,  in  highest  strain. 
To  praise  the  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain. 

2  We  love  thy  name,  we  love  thy  laws. 
And  joyfully  embrace  thy  cause ; 
We  love  thy  cross,  the  shame,  the  pain ; 
O  Lamb  of  God !  for  sinners  slain ! 

We  plunge  beneath  thy  mystic  flood, 
O  plunge  us  in  thy  cleansing  blood ; 
We  die  to  sin,  and  seek  a  grave 
AVith  thee,  beneath  the  yielding  wave. 

4  And  as  we  rise,  with  thee  to  live, 
O  let  the  Holy  Spirit  give 
The  sealing  unction  from  above. 
The  breath  of  life,  the  fire  of  love ! 


•rr 


1  Q  Hymn  512.  S.  M.  Sigourncy, 

tJ  LA>^  Loudon,  Athol. 

The  example  of  Christ 

^AVIOUR,  thy  law  we  love, 
^  Thy  pure  example  bless. 
And  with  a  firm,  unwavering  zeal 
Would  in  thy  footsteps  press. 

2  Not  to  the  fiery  pains 

By  which  the  martyrs  bled. 
Not  to  the  scourge,  the  thorn,  the  cross 
Our  favour'd  feet  are  led : 

3  But  at  this  peaceful  tide, 
Assembled  in  thy  fear, 

The  homage  of  obedient  hearts 
We  humbly  offer  here. 

Hymn  513.  S.  M.  Sigourney.  ^ 

Before  immersion. 

Minister  and  Elders. 
*|"iHOOSE  ye  his  cross  to  bear, 
^  '  Who  bow'd  to  Jordan's  wave  ? 
'Clad  in  his  armour,  will  ye  dare 
'  In  faith,  a  watery  grave  ?' 

Candidates. 

2  '  We  love  his  holy  word, 
>His  precepts  we  obey, 

'Buried  in  baptism  with  our  Lord, 
'We  seek  to  be,  this  day.' 

Choir.  Miiibury. 

3  All  hail !  ye  blessed  band. 
Shrink  not  to  do  his  will, 

In  deep  humility,  this  work 
Of  righteousness  fulfil. 

4  Tread  in  the  Saviour's  steps, 
Invoke  his  Spirit  free. 

And  as  he  ope'd  the  gates  of  death, 
So  may  your  rising  be. 


514 


Hymn  514.  7's. 

Pilgrim,  Kelson. 
Converts  baptized, 

^EE,  beneath  the  peaceful  flood, 
^  In  the  way  ordain'd  of  God, 
Joyful  converts  meekly  bow, 
Taking  heaven's  holy  vow. 


515 


Hymn  515.  8.7.4. 

Greenville,  Vesper  Hymn. 
Peace  in  obedience, 

HILE  these  Jordan  waves  arc 
flowing. 

Full  of  calmness,  full  of  peace. 
Let  the  gales  of  mercy,  blowing, 

Fill  our  souls  with  holy  bliss ; 
Saviour,  listen; 

And  from  sin  and  fear  release. 


516,  517,  518 


OCCASIONAL  PIECES. 


519  —  523 


OCCASIONAL  PIECES. 

^1(1   Hymn  516.   7s.   Bowring,  ^ 
^Evening  Hymn,  Pilgrim. 

WATCHMAN  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 
What  its  signs  of  promise  are. 
Traveller  I  o'er  yon  mountain's  height, 

See  that  glory-beaming  star! 
Watchman  !  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell 
Traveller !  yes ;  it  brings  the  day, 
Promised  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 
Traveller!  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends  ! 
Watchman  !  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Traveller !  ages  are  its  own. 

See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3  Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 
Traveller !  darkness  takes  its  flight. 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
Watchman!  let  thy  wanderings  cease  j 

liie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
Traveller !  lo  I  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo !  the  Son  of  God  is  come  ! 


517 


Hymn  517. 


The  dyinnr  Christian  to  his  soul- 

VITAL  spark  of  heavenly  flame  I 
Q,uit,  O  !  quit  this  mortal  frame : 
Trembling,  hoping,  lingering,  fl}  »ng  — 
O!  the  pain,  the  bliss  of  dying: 
Cease,  fond  nature  —  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life ! 

2  Hark  !  they  whisper  ;  angels  say, 
'  Sister  spirit,  come  away  :' 
Wliat  is  this  absorbs  me  quite, 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight, 
Drowns  my  spirits,  draws  my  breath  ? 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  be  death ! 

3  The  world  recedes,  it  disappears ! 
Heaven  opens  on  my  eyes  !  my  ears 
With  sounds  seraphic  ring  ! 

Lend,  lend  your  wings!  I  mount!  I  fly! 
'  O  grave  !  where  is  thy  victory  ! 
'  O  death !  where  is  thy  sting !' 

/5I  Q         Hymn  518.  # 

Amesbury. 
JSTew  year. 

COME,  lot  US  anew  our  journey  pursue. 
Roll  round  with  the  year. 
And  never  stand  still  till  our  Master  appear ! 
His  adorable  will  let  us  gladly  fulfil, 

And  our  talents  improve, 
By  the  patience  of  hope  and  the  labour  of  love. 

2  Our  life  as  a  dream,  our  time  as  a  stream 

Glides  swiftly  away. 
And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay  ; 
The  arrow  is  flown,  the  moment  is  gone  : 

The  millennial  year 
Rushes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity's  here. 

3  O  that  each  in  the  day  of  His  coming  may  say, 

'  [  have  fought  my  way  through, 
'  I  have  finish'd  the  work  thou  didst  give  me  to  do!' 
Othat  each  from  his  Lord  may  receive  the  glad 
word, 

'  Well  and  faithfully  done  ! 
Knter  into  my  joy,  and  sit  down  on  my  throne.' 

26* 


IIyMx\  519.    6.  5. 

Jjyons.  * 
Fraise. 

O PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  prepare  a  new  song, 
And  let  all  tlie  saints  in  fall  concert  join  j 
With  voices  united,  the  anthem  prolong. 
And  show  forth  his  praises  in  music  divine. 

AIOA  -       Hymn  520.    10.  12.  ^ 

^/^\J  Wesley. 

The,  Lord?s  prayer. 

OUR  Father  in  heaven,  we  hallow  thy  name  I 
May  thy  kingdom  holy  on  earth  be  the  same 
O,  give  to  us  daily  our  portion  of  bread, 
It  is  from  thy  bounty  that  all  must  be  fed 

2  Forgive  our  transgressions,  and  teach  us  to  know 
That  humble  coujpassion  that  pardons  each  foe  ' 
Keep  us  from  temptation,  from  weakness  and  sin. 
And  thine  be  the  glory  forever.  Amen  I 


521 


Hi-iM?i521.   5.7.4.  # 

Alexander. 

Divine  protection, 

AVE  me  from  my  foes. 
Shield  me.  Lord,  from  harm  j 
Let  me  safe  repose 

On  thy  mighty  arm: 
Thou  art  God  alone ; 

Those  who  seek  thy  heavenly  face 
Thou  wilt  bless,  and  they  shall  own 
Thy  matchless  grace 

2  Pleasant  is  the  land 

Where  Jehovah's  known ; 
Where  a  pious  band 

Bow  before  his  throne  j 
Lord,  with  loud  acclaim 

We  will  sing  thy  wondrous  love, 
And  ere  long  shall  praise  thy  name 

With  saints  above. 


522 


Hymn  522. 

Saxon  V. 


L.  M. 


Danger  of  delay. 

WHILE  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, 
Mercy  is  found  and  peace  is  given  3 
But  soon,  ah  !  soon  approaching  night, 
Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 

While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day. 
How  sweet  the  Gospel's  charming  sound  3 
Come,  sinners,  haste,  O  haste  away, 
While  yet  a  pardoning  God  is  found. 

2  Soon,  borne  on  timii's  most  rapid  wing, 
Shall  death  command  you  to  the  grave, 
Before  his  bar  your  spirit  bring. 
And  none  be  found  to  hear  or  save. 
While  God  invites,  fee. 


/590         Hymn  .523.    lO's.  4t 

Acceptance. 
Sabbath. 

AGAIN  the  day  returns  of  holy  rest. 
Which  when  he  made  the  world  Jehovah  blest, 
When  like  his  own  he  made  our  labour  cease, 
And  all  be  piety,  and  all  be  peace. 

2  Let  us  devote  this  consecrated  day 

'J'o  learn  his  will,  and  all  we  learn  obey; 
So  shall  he  hear  when  fervently  we  raise 
Our  supplications,  and  our  songs  of  praise. 

3  Father  in  heaven,  in  whom  our  hope  confides, 
Whose  power  defends  us,  and  whose  wisdom 

guides  ; 

In  life  our  guardian,  and  in  death  our- friend 
Glory  supreme  be  thine  till  lime  shall  end 


524  —  5.28 


OCCASIONAL  PIECES. 


529  — 53:j 


524 


Hymn  524.  7.6. 

xMargate. 


Christ's  reign. 

WHEN  shall  the  voice  of  singing 
Flow  joyfully  along, 
VVJien  hill  and  valley  ringing 
With  one  triumphant  song, 
Proclaim  the  contest  ended, 

And  Him  who  once  was  slain, 
Again  to  earth  descended, 
In  righteousness  to  reign. 


525 


Hymn  525.    11.  9. 


Birth  of  Christ. 

ALL  hail,  happy  day,  when  enrobed  in  our  clay 
The  Redeemer  appear'd  upon  earth  ; 
O  lift  up  your  voice,  with  loud  anthems  rejoice, 
And  hail  gladly  Innnanuel's  birth. 

2  Let  echo  prolong  the  harmonious  song. 
While  we  worship,  admire,  and  adore  ; 
In  accents  of  praise,  with  our  voices  we'll  raisft 
Hallelujahs  to  God  evermore. 


^i}a  Hymn  526.  ll's. 

"^^^  Mercy. 


WUiefidd.  ^ 


Divine  grace. 

THY  mercy,  my  God,  is  the  theme  of  my  song, 
The  joy  of  my  heart,  and  the  boast  of  my 
tongue, 

Thy  free  grace  alone,  from  the  first  to  the  last. 
Hath  won  my  affections,  and  bound  my  soul  fast. 

2  Great  Father  of  mercies,  thy  goodness  I  own, 
And  the  covenant  love  of  thy  crucified  Son  ; 
All  praise  to  the  Spirit,  whose  witness  divine. 
Seals  mercy,  and  pardon,  and  righteousness  mine. 


Ki}rf         Hymn  527.    P.  M. 

•  Chaplin. 

Shortness  of  life. 

LORD,  we  bless  thee  for  thy  grace 
And  truth,  which  never  fail. 
Hastening  to  behold  thy  face, 

Without  a  darkening  veil. 
We  shall  see  our  heavenly  King, 
All  thy  glorious  love  proclaim, 
Help  the  angel  choirs  to  sing 
The  blest,  triumphant  Lamb. 

2  Time  is  winging  us  away 

To  our  eternal  home, 
Jiife  is  but  a  winter's  day, 

A  journey  to  the  tomb ; 
But  the  Christian  shall  enjoy 

Health  and  beauty  from  above, 
Far,  beyond  the  world's  alloy, 

Secure  in  Jesus'  love. 


528 


Hymn  528. 


Death. 

FAR,  far  o'er  hill  and  dale,  on  the  winds  stealing, 
List  to  the  tolling  bell,  mournfully  pealing  : 
Hark  '.  hark  !  it  seems  to  say, 
As  melt  those  sounds  away, 
So  life's  best  joys  decay. 
Whilst  new  their  feeling. 
Now  through  the  charmed  air,  slowly  ascending^. 
List  to  the  "mourner's  prayer,  solemnly  bending : 
Hark  1  hark  ■  it  seems  to  say. 
Turn  from  those  joys  away 
To  those  which  ne'er  decay, 
For  life  is  ending. 


3  O'er  a  father's  dismal  tomb,  see  the  orphan 

bending, 

From  the  solemn  church-yard's  gloom  liear  the 
dirge  ascending. 
Hark  I  hark  !  it  seems  to  Say, 
How  short  ambition's  sway. 
Life's  joys  and  friendship's  ray 
In  the  dark  grave  ending. 

4  So  wiien  our  mortal  ties,  death  shall  dissever, 
Lord,  may  we  reach  the  skies,  where  care  comes 

never ; 


And  in  eternal  day. 
Joining  the  angel's  lay. 


To  our  Creator  pay 
Homage  forever. 


Hymn  529.    8's.  ^ 

Nashua,  Ep worth.  Praise  to  the  Sainour. 

UPHELD  by  thine  infinite  love. 
My  Saviour,  thy  praise  I'll  proclaim. 
And  join  with  the  armies  above. 
To  shout  thine  adorable  name. 

2  To  gaze  on  thy  glories  divine 
Shall  be  my  eternal  employ  ; 
To  feel  them  incessantly  shine, 
My  boundless,  ineffable  joy. 


^QA  Hymn  530.  10.  11.  JVeivio;!. 
Cheshunt. 

The  Lord  will  provide. 

THOUGH  troubles  assail,  and  dangers  affright, 
Tho'  friends  should  all  fail,  and  foes  all  unite  j 
Yet  one  thing  secures  us,  whatever  betide, 
The  Scripture  assures  us,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

2  No  strength  of  our  own,  or  goodness  we  claim, 
Yet  since  we  have  known  the  Savior's  great  n^inie, 
In  this  our  strc  ng  tower  for  salvation  we  hide. 
The  Lord  is  our  power,  the  Lord  will  provide. 


531 


Hymn  531.   S.  M. 

Shepherd. 
Commencement  of  worship. 

NOW  may  thy  grace  descend, 
As  showers  propitious  fall  ; 
O  Lord,  thy  faithful  word  attend, 
To  sanctify  us  all. 

2   Jesus,  we  look  to  thee. 
Thy  influence  to  impart ; 
Let  every  ear  attentive  be. 
And  open  every  heart. 


532 


Hymn  532.   L.  M. 

Townsend,  Vernon. 
Close  of  worship. 

AGAIN  we'll  magnify  the  Lord, 
And  close  with  praise  the  day  of  rest} 
For  all  the  comforts  of  thy  word 
Be  thy  great  name  forever  blest. 
2  Our  services  are  all  defiled  ; 
But  Jesus  pleads  within  the  veil ; 
Saviour,  on  thee  our  hopes  we  build. 
Nor  can  thine  intercession  fail. 


533 


Hymn  533.  6's. 

Devotion. 

Dismission. 

ONCE  more  before  we  part, 
Bless  the  Redeemer's  name 
Let  every  tongue  and  heart 
Praise  and  adore  the  same. 
Jesus,  the  sinner's  friend. 
Him,  whom  our  souls  adore 
His  praises  have  no  end  ; 
Praise  \\\n\  forever  move 


ANTHEMS 


ANTHEMS. 

1.    0  give  thanks. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  call  upon  his 
name,  make  known  his  deeds  among  tlie  peo- 
ple. Glory  ye  in  liis  holy  name.  O  give  tlianks 
unto  the  Lord,  for  his  mercy  endureth,  make  known 
Jiis  deeds  among  the  people.  Glory  ye  in  his 
holy  name. 


2.    Daughters  of  Jerusalem, 

DAUGHTERS  of  Jerusalem,  weep  not  for  me, 
but  weep  for  yourselves.     Father  !  forgive 
them,  for  they  know  not  what  they  do. 


3.    Holy  Lord  God  of  Sahaoth. 

HOLY  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth.  Heaven  and  earth 
are  full  of  thy  glory.  Hosanna  in  the  highest. 
Blessed  is  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
Hosanna  in  the  highest. 


4.    Our  help  is  in  the  Lord, 

OUR  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  who  hath 
made  heaven  and  earth.  Blessed  be  the  name 
of  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth  forevermore,  and 
let  all  the  people  say.  Amen. 


5.    /  will  arise, 

I WILL  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say 
unto  him.  Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven 
and  before  thee,  and  am  no  more  worthy  to  be 
called  thy  son. 


6.    /  heard  a  voice  from  heaven. 

I HEARD  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying  unto  me, 
Write,  Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the 
Lord  from  henceforth.  Yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  That 
they  may  rest  from  their  labours,  and  their  works 
do  follow  them. 


7.    Mnie7i  the  Lord. 

WHEN  the  Lord  shall  build  up  Zion,  he  shall 
appear  in  his  glory.  O  pray  for  the  peace  of 
Jerusalem ;  they  shall  prosper  that  love  thee. 
Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  plenteousness  with- 
in thy  palaces.  This  shall  be  my  rest  forever,  here 
will  I  dwell,  for  I  have  a  delight  therein. 


8.    The  Lord  is  King. 

THE  Lord  is  King,  and  hath  put  on  glorious  ap- 
parel, and  girded  himself  with  strength.  He 
hath  made  the  round  world  so  sare,  that  it  cannot 
be  moved.  Thy  testimonies,  O  Lord,  are  very 
sure.  Holiness  beeometh  thine  house  forever  and 
ever.  Amen 


9.    Sinff,  0  heavens. 

SING,  O  heavens,  and  be  joyful,  O  earth ;  break 
forth  into  singing,  O  mountains  ;  the  Lord  hath 
comforted  his  people,  he  will  have  mercy  on  his 
afflicted.  Amen 


1 ).    The  Lord  sitteth  above. 

THE  lioro  sitteth  above  the  water  flood,  and 
the  Lord  remaineth  a  King  forever.  The  Lord 
shall  give  strength  unto  his  people,  the  Lord  shall 
give  his  people  the  blessing  of  peace.  Hallelujah. 


11.    We  will  rejoice. 

WE  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation,  and  triumph 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord  our  God.  The 
Lord  perform  all  our  petitions. 


12.    Sing  unto  the  Lord. 

SING  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  done  excellent 
things.  This  is  known  in  all  the  earth.  Cry 
out  and  shout,  thou  inhabitant  of  Zion  ;  for  great  is 
the  Holy  One  of  Israel  in  the  midst  of  thee. 


13.    JVith  angels  and  archangels, 

WITH  angels  and  archangels,  and  with  all  the 
company  of  heaven,  we  laud  and  magnify 
thy  glorious  name,  evermore  praising  thee,  and 
saying.  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  hea- 
ven and  earth  are  full  of  thy  glory.  Glory  be  to 
thee,  O  Lord,  Most  High.  Amen. 


14.    Praise  the  Lord. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  all  that  13 
within  me,  praise  his  holy  name.  Praise  the 
Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  his  benefits; 
who  forgiveth  all  thy  sins,  and  healeth  all  thine 
inftrmilies,  who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction, 
and  crowneth  thee  with  mercy  and  loving-kind- 
ness. O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  his,  O  praise 
him,  ye  that  excel  in  strength.  Praise  him.  ye  that 
fulfil  his  commandments,  and  hearken  to  the  voice 
of  liis  word.  O  praise  the  Lord  all  ye  his  hosts,  ye 
servants  of  his  that  do  his  pleasure.  O  speak  good 
of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his,  in  all  places  of  his 
dominion.  Praise  thou  the  Lord,  O  njy  soul. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost,  as  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now  and 
shall  be  evermore,  world  without  end.  Amen. 


15.    /  will  always  give  thanks. 

WILL  always  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  liis 
praise  shall  be  ever  in  my  mouth. 


16.    0  give  thanks. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  call  upou  his 
name,  make  known  his  deeds  among  the 
people.  Sing  unto  him,  sing  psalms  unto  him. 
Glory  ye  in  his  holy  name.  Let  the  heart  of  them 
rejoice  that  seek  the  Lord.  Seek  ye  his  face  for- 
evermore. His  judgments  are  in  all  the  earth. 
He  hath  remembered  his  covenant  forever.  Amen. 


17.    The  Lord  is  good  to  all. 

THE  Lord  is  good  to  all,  his  tender  mercies  aie 
over  all  his  works.  1  will  speak  of  the  glorious 
honour  of  thy  majesty  and  of  thy  wondrous  works. 


18.    Behold,  God  is  my  salvation, 

BEHOLD,  God  is  my  salvation.  I  will  trust  in 
him  ;  for  the  Lord  Jehovah  is  my  strength  and 
my  song;  he  also  is  my  salvation.  Praise  the  Lord, 
praise  the  Lord,  and  call  upon  his  name,  for  the 
Lord  Jehovah  is  my  strength  and  my  song,  lie  alsc 
is  my  salvation.  Praise  the  Lord  and  call  upon 
his  name,  sing  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  done  ex- 
cellent things  ;  this  is  known  in  all  the  earth.  Cry 
out  and  shout,  thou  inhabitant  of  Zion,  for  great  is 
the  Holy  One  of  Israel  in  the  midst  of  thee.  Be- 
hold, God  is  my  salvation  ;  1  will  trust  in  him,  for 
the  Lord  Jehovah  is  my  strength  and  my  song,  he 
also  is  my  salvation. 


IIVDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES 

TO  THE  SUPPLEMENT. 


GENESIS 
V.  22.  75 

vi.  9.  75 

vii.  7—11.  85 

xviii.  24—32.  263 
xlvii.  9.  171 

EXODUS, 
xii.  3—5.  74 
XV.  11.  9 

LEVITICUS. 
XX.  7.  9 

NUMBERS, 
xii.  3.  132 
DEUTERONOMY. 
V.  29.  Ill 
Vi.  4.  18 
Vii.  9.  6 
xxi.  15—26.  94 

xxxii.  10.  195 

xxxiii.  25.  104 
I.  SAMUEL. 

vii.  12.  244 
I.  KINGS. 

viii.  22— 54. 175, 176 
NEHEMIAH. 

ix.  17.  118 

JOB.^ 

i.  21.  140,  141 
V.  29.  4 
ix.  8.  21 
ix.  12.       140,  141 

xi.  7.  10,  12 

xxiii.  3.  76 

xxiv.  5.  81,  82, 108 
xxix.  3.  76,  160 
xxxvii.  5-23  10-12 

PSALMS. 

ii.  6.  64 
ii.  8.  221 
iv.  6.  166 
vi.  1—9.  272,  276 
viii.  4.  2,  3,  119 
XV.  143 

xix.  1,  39,  40 
xxiii.  3.  9 

xxiii.  4.      28,  104 

xxiv.  54,  55 
xxvi.  2.  172 

xxxiv.  18.  137,  138 
xxxiv.  1—10.  276 
xxxvii.  11.  132 

xii.  1.  257 
xlii.  1—3.  178,  179 
xlii.  5.  159,  162 
xliii.  3.  222 
xliii.  56.  159,  162 
xlv.  1—11.  64 
xlv.  5.  89 
xlv.  12.  21,  22 
xlvi.  10.  139 
li.  1.  135,  137 
li.  17.  138 
Ixviii.  18.  211 
Ixxiii.  28.  167 
Ixxiii.  28.  228,  229 
Ixxxi.  13.  75,  76 
Ixxxvi.  11  111 
Ixxxvii.  4  175,  176 
Ixxxviii.  270 
xc.  5 
xc  12  145 
icvii.  2.  24 


xcix.  5.  9 
ixxxix.  28—37.  271 
ciii.  13.  Ill 
civ.  3.  21—25 
cvii.  23—30.  31,  32 
cxiii.  6.  3 
cxviii.  19—24.  182, 
183 

cxix.  9.  256 
cxix.  54.  171 
cxix.  67.  153,  271 
cxix.  67—97.  271 
cxix.  75.  139,  140 
cxix.  82—89.  190 
cxix.  105.  39 
cxxii.  1.  182,  183 
cxxxiii.  129, 131,173 
cxxxvii.  195 
cxxxviii.  2,  6.  3 
cxliii.  2.  108 
cxlviii.  34 
cxlix.  2.  64 
cxlix.  4.  132 

PROVERBS, 
iii.  7.  Ill 
iii.  13,  17.  145 

viii.  17.  253 
xiv.  15.  134 
xiv.  32.  283 
xix.  8.  145 
xix.  11.  134 

xxii.  3.  134 
ECCLESIASTES. 

iii.  11.  10—12 

ix.  7—10.  277,  288 
xii.  13.  Ill 

SOL.  SONG. 

iv.  12.  62 

ISAIAH, 
ixn  6,  7.  58 
xxix.  19.  132 
xxxi.  5,  6.  194—196 
XXXV.  1—10.  222 
xlii.  21.  82 
xliv.  24.  21 
xlvi.  10.  13 
xlix.  16.  195 
liii.  7.  70 
Iv.  1.  104 
Iv.  7.  102 
Iv.  10.  191 
Ivii.  15.2, 3,135, 138 
Ixi.  1—3.  48 
Ixiii.  1—3.  205 
Ixiii.  4.  87,  88 
Ixvi.  2.  2,  3 

JEREMIAH. 

ii.  13.  62 

iii.  23.  93 

viii.  23.  67 

ix.  23,  24  120 
X.  7.  Ill 
X.  12.  21,  23 

xxiii.  6.  82 
xxxiii.  16.  194 
LAMENTATIONS, 
iii.  39.  107 

EZEKIEL. 
xxxiii.  11.  100,  297 
XXXV.  10.  194 
xxxvii.  1—10.  189 


DANIEL, 
iv.  35.  13 

vii.  10.  15 

viii.  4.  13 

JOEL. 

iii.  17.  194 

JONAH. 

iv.  7—10.  163 

MICAH. 

vi.  6,  7,  8.  75,  81, 
123,  124,  125,  126 
ZECHARIAH. 

xiii.  1.  62 

i.  17.  194 

MALACHI. 
iii.  16,  18.  218 
MATTHEW. 

ii.  2.  156 
V.  5.  117 
V.  48.  2 

vi.  9—13.  186 
Vii.  12.  122,  123, 124 

ix.  12.  67 
ix.  27.  150 
X.  38.  142 

xi.  28.  103 
xiii.  3.  187 
XV.  SS.  150 

xviii.  20.  227 

xix.  13,  14.  174 
xix.  20,  22.  254, 255 
xxii.  1—10.  101 

xxii.  37-39. 122, 124 

xxiii.  35.  147 
XXV.  35,  40.  231 
XX vii.  39.  91 
xxviii.  20.  286 

MARK. 
X.  14.  174 

xii.  29.  18 
XV.  27.  91 

LUKE. 

i.  68.  87,  88 

ii.  10.  43,  47 

vii.  38.      135,  138 

xii.  5.  Ill 

xiii.  34.  195 

xiv.  22.  101,  116 
XV.  7.  135,  136 
xvj.  17.  6 

xvii.  13.  150 

xviii.  6.  174 
xviii.  13.  118,  135, 

138 

xxi.  19.  133 
xxiii.  4.  91 
xxiii.  34.  94 

JOHN, 
i.  12.  71,  72 

i.  29.  74 
i.  14—17.      68,  69 

iii.  8.  105 
iii.  5.  92 

iii.  14.       129,  131 

iv.  6—19.  128 
iv.  9.  277,  278 
iv.  24.  16 
iv.  35.  220 
vi.  67,  68.  90,  197 
xi.  16.  290 
xiv.  17,  18.  50,  51 
xvu.  11.  90 


xix.  30.  51 
xxi.  15.  128 
ACTS. 

ii.  37.  95 

iii.  8.  125 

IV.  12.  68 
X.  36.  65 

xiii.  29.  108 
ROMANS. 

i.  19,  20.  1 

i.  16.  99,  116 

ii.  4.         135,  136 

iii.  25.  73,  109 
iii.  20—28.  108, 109 

V.  1—5.  133 

vi.  23.  61 

vii.  5—10.  96 
vii.  9.  108 
vii.  12—19.  78 

vii.  14—21.  152 

viii.  1,  2.  152 
viii.  2—8.  92 
viii.  14—19.  71,  72 
viii.  28.  144 

viii.  34.  74 

xi.  12,  33.     5,  244 

xii.  1.  126 

xiv.  1—14.  168 

I.  COR. 

i.  9.  6 
i.  18—31.      97,  99 

i.  31.  120 
iii.  21.  144 
iii.  22.  164 

ix.  24,  27.  148 
XV.  10.  80 
XV.  65.  53,  209 
XV.  56,  57.  290,  294 

II.  COR. 

V.  1—9.  291 

vii.  10.      135,  136 

viii.  9.  56 

ix.  14.  80 
X.  4.  170 

xii.  9.  104,  107,  153 

xiii.  5.  172 
GALATIANS. 

ii.  20.  82 

iii.  10.  94 

iii.  13.  87,  88 

iv.  5.  87,  88 
iv.  6.  72 
iv.  18.  147 

EPHESIANS. 
i.  7.  87,  88 

i.  22.  63 

ii.  1—10.  92 
ii.  14.  73,  74 
iv.  15.  63,  143 
iv.  8—12.  201 
vi.  11—13.  170 

PHILIPPIANS. 

i.  23.  296 

ii.  5.  49 

ii.  6—10.  66 

iii.  11—14.  148 

iv.  8.  110,  112,  114, 

143,  134 
COLOSSIANS. 
i.  4.  129,  131 

i.  18.  63 
iii.  1—3.  157 


iii.  11.  60 

iii.  12.  132 

iv.  14.         87,  88 
I.  THESS. 

iv.  1.  75 

iv.  13—18.  293,  294 

v.  24.  6 
I.  TIMOTHY. 

i.  15.  82 

i.  18.  170 

ii.  3.  266 
ill.  13.  137 
iv.  13,  14.  217 

vi.  16.  2 
TITUS. 


ii.  4. 

87,  83 

ii.  14. 

93 

iii.  2. 

132 

iii.  5. 

92 

HEBREWS. 

i.  3. 

93 

i.  11,  12. 

5 

iv.  12. 

89 

vi.  18. 

93,  158 

vi,  12. 

133 

vii.  25. 

57,  59 

ix.  2. 

87,  88 

ix.  24. 

67,  59 

ix.  14. 

73,  74 

X.  23. 

6 

X.  36. 

133 

X.  12. 

57,  59 

xi.  13. 

171 

xii.  1. 

148 

xii.  2—12. 

153 

xii.  3. 

210 

xiii.  1. 

129,  131 

xiii.  17. 

214 

JAMES. 

i.  3,  4. 

133 

iv.  14. 

273 

V.  10,  11. 

133 

I.  PETER. 

i.  15. 

9 

i.  19. 

73,  74 

i.  22. 

129,  131 

ii.  4,  7. 

66 

ii.  11. 

171 

ii.  21. 

49 

ii.  20. 

133 

iii.  4. 

132 

I.  JOHN. 

ii.  1. 

59 

•iii.  1,  2. 

71 

iv.  8. 

14,  163 

V.  7. 

17 

V.  10. 

97 

V.  20. 

61 

REVELATION. 

i.  12. 

216 

i.  18. 

68 

iv.  8. 

9 

V.  2—9. 

192 

v.  9.  87,  88,  73,  74 

V.  11. 

15 

V.  12. 

74 

vii.  17. 

62 

XV.  12. 

74 

xiv.  3, 

64,  74 

XX.  12. 

295 

xxi.  6. 

62 

xxii.  50. 

269 

IJTDEX  OF  SUBJECTS 

TO  THE  SUPPLEMENT. 


ABBA,  Father,  72 

Abraham,  the  friend  of  God,  82 

Abseiit  from  flesh,  29 1.  from  God , 

397 

Adam,  first  and  second,  77 

Adoption,  71,  72 

Afflictions.  153,  274.  sanctified, 

153,  271,  272,  330 
Angels  proclaiming  the  birth  of 

Christ,  47,  345 
Antidote  of  death,  66 
Appearance  before  God  here  and 

hereafter,  179 
Arrows  of  Christ,  89 
Atheists  and  Infidels,  99 
Atonement,  73,  74,  358,  413 
Aiitunm,  488 

Baptism,  313— :S7,  502—515 

Being  of  God,  1 

Believers  encouraged,  409 

Book  of  providence,  decrees,  and 
life,  and  grace,  4 

Books  opened,  299 

Blessing  requested,  187,  423,  448 

Brethren,  love  of,  129,  130,  131 

Canaan,  Christ  the  way,  69 

C/uirity,  (fee.  231 

Charitable  collection,  231,  232 

Children,  death  of,  284 

Christ,  his  incarnation,  43 — 47. 
advocate,  59.  All  in  All,  60, 
450,  453.  ascension,  55,  56. 
atonement  of,  73.  baptism,  510. 
his  birth  proclaimed,  47,  344, 
345,  525.  characters  of,  59 — 70, 
352 — 357.  coronation  of,  65, 
450.  dominion,  58.  his  exalt- 
ation, 57,  349,  350,  351.  exam- 
ple, 49,  508,  512.  eternal  life, 
61.  fountain,  62.  gratitude  for 
his  atonement,  74.  guiding 
star,  'S5i.  his  humiliation,  56, 
V.  3,  4..  our  head,  90,  v.  3. 
head  of  the  church,  63.  inter- 
cession, 57.  kingdom  of,  58, 
459,463,529.  a  king,  89.  king, 
64,  65.  life  and  ministry,  48, 
343.  a  lamb,  88,  192.  paschal 
lamb,  74.  message  of,  48.  pre- 
cious,66.  physician,  67.  pray- 
er of,  for  his  enemies,  94,  v.  4. 
praise  to,  70, 349, 351.  a  prince, 
74,  V.  3.  pattern,  49.  Rock  of 
ages,  356.  a  refuge,  94,  158. 
Redeemer,  70.  Shepherd,  353. 
sufferings  and  death,  50,  51. 
resurrection,  52 — 54,  347,  348. 
Saviour,  68,  357.  his  triumph, 
56,  343,  439,  464.    way,  69. 

Christ^s  regard  to  little  children, 
174.  reign,  524.  presence  the 
'  joy  of  his  people,  239. 

Christian,  the,  149.  cast  down, 
yet  hoping,  162.  calling  upon 
Christ  in  affliction,  2T4,  383. 
compdrison  and  complamt  of, 
165.  desiring  to  be  as  in  months 
past,  160,  402,  410,  411.  desir- 
ing to  praise,  165,  178.  dying, 
517.  examination  of  self,  172. 
friends  welcomed,  250.  grow- 
ing in  grace,  163.   hidden  life 


'  of  the,  157.  happy  in  God,  167, 
■  414,  390.  393,  395,  406,  407.  his 
request,  382.  longing  for  the 
presence  of  Christ,  296.  long- 
ing for  the  presence  of  God,  292, 
293.  pilgrim,  171, 412.  profes- 
sion, 509.  peaceful,  396.  race, 
148.  rejoicing,  166.  sons  of 
God,  72.  supplicating,  150. 
tempted,  but  flying  to  Christ  for 
refuge,  158 — 161,  and  trusting 
in  God,  159,  416,  418.  treasure 
of,  164.  walking  in  darkness, 
159.  warfare,  170.  watchful, 
417 

Church,  asking  the  way  to  Zion, 
196.  choosing  pastors,  202. 
choosmg  deacons,  204.  God 
the  defence  of,  194.  increase 
of,  470.  love  to,  195.  meet- 
ings of,  199 — 204.  members  re- 
ceived, 201.  praying  for  sick 
minister,  203. 
Chyistianity,  inward  witness  to, 

97,  151.    prevalence  of,  442. 
Close  of  the  year,  246,  248 
Come,  Lord  Jesus,  300 
Company,  good  and  bad,  115 
Communion  with  God,  75,  76 
Condescension  of  God,  2,  3 

Conference  meetings,  227  230, 

477,  478 

Conscience,  95.  made  whole,  108. 
cleansed,  113.    liberty  of,  163 

Contentment,  107 

Coronation  of  Christ,  65 

Creation  and  Providence,  21 — 33, 
335—338 

Cross,  doctrine  of,  97.  visit  to, 
391.  of  Christ,  94,  v.  6.  wel- 
comed, 153 

Curse  of  the  law,  94 

Deacons,  chosen,  204 

Death  and  Eternity,  280—292,  528 

Death  of  friends,  287,  490—493. 
Christ  the  antidote  of,  66.  of 
kindred  improved,  281.  of  a 
saint  and  sinner,  282,  283.  of 
'children,  284.  of  a  young  per- 
son, 285.  of  a  minister,  286. 
welcome  messenger,  290,  389 

Decrees,  and  dominion  of  God,  4 

Delay,  danger  of,  371,  373,  522 

Delight  in  duty,  507 

Deluge,  85 

Depravity,  77,  78 

Dismission,  432 — 435,  532,  533 

Devotion,  and  trust,  155,  424 

Divine  protection,  521 

Doctrines  of  Gospel,  71 — 93,  353 — 
363 

Dread  of  departing  from  Christ, 
197 

Dying  Saviour,  50,  51 
Early  piety,  252 
Ebenezer,  erected,  244,  v.  2 
Emblem,  of  the  Gospel,  191 
Envy,  131,  v.  3 
Eternity,  of  God,  5 
Eternal  life,  Christ  the,  61 
Evcninar  and  morning,  235—237, 
483 


Everlasting  song,  305 
Experience,  related,  199,  200 
EzckiePs  vision,  169 
Faithfulness,  110.    and  truth  of 

God,  6,  330 
Faith,  connected  with  salvation, 

108.    in  sacrifice  of  Christ,  109. 

fainting,  154.    power  of,  359 
Family  worship,  173,  174 
Fast  and  thanksgiving,  262—269 
Feast  of  the  gospel,  101.  sinners 

invited  to,  101 
Fear,  113 
Fear  of  God,  111 
Flood,  85 

Flesh  and  spirit,  152 
Forms  of  worship,  vain,  178 
Fortitude,  112,  113 
Free  grace, 372 

Friends,  meeting  of,  250.  death 

of,  281,  287 
Funeral  Hymn,  269 
Gentiles,  praying  for  Jews,  224 
God,  his  being,  1.  condescen- 
sion, 2, 3.    decreed  and  domin- 
ion, 4.    the  defence  of  Zion, 
194.    exalted  above  praise,  38. 
eternity  and  immutability,  5. 
faithfulness,  6,  330,  530.  good- 
ness, 7.     greatness,  8.  good- 
ness of,  141,  V.  3,  334,  530.  glo- 
rious and  sinners  saved,  98. 
glory  of,  in  creation  and  re- 
demption, 93,  332,  336,  337.  ho- 
liness, 9.  incomprehensibility, 
10,11.  infinity,  12, 19.  in  every 
place,  331.    knowledge  of,  333. 
love,  14,  328.    the  light  and 
glory  of  heaven,  302.  majesty, 
15.    pardoning,  329.    praise  to, 
31—38,  460.    our  portion,  140. 
a  refuge  to  the  troubled,  161, 
388,  398.    sovereignty,  decrees 
and  grace  of,  4,  13.  spiritual- 
ity, 16.    our  shepherd,  28.  the 
supreme  good,  167.    trinity,  17. 
unity,  18.  ways  of,  mvsterious, 
99.    wisdom  of,  141,  335. 
Good  report,  things  of,  115 
Goodness  of  God  to  men,  22 
Gospel,  and  law,  94 — 99.  power 
of  God,  95.   pillar  of  our  hope, 
95,  V.  4.    rational  defence  of, 
99.    spread  of  the,  443, 449, 452, 
455,  458.   the  glory  of  God,  98. 
emblem  of,  191 
Grace,  and  Providence,  29,  33 
divine,  526.    salvation  by,  79 
80.    work  of,  79.  eflicacious^ 
89.    matchless,  88,  v.  4.  and 
works,  96,  108.    sufficiency  of, 
362 

Gravity,  and  decency,  114 
Grave,  288,  289 
Grateful  recollection,  244 
Gratitude,  for  mercies,  31,  26,  27, 

413.    for  deliverance  in  storm, 

32 

Guide,  Christ  a,  288 
irertfe»,302— 305,498— 501.  long- 
ing for,  401 
Hidden  life  of  a  Christian,  15T 


INDEX  OF 


SUBJECTS  TO  THE  SUPPLEMENT. 


Holy  Spirit,  105,  106,  375—381. 

graces  of^lOV.    invoked,  105, 

504.    prosperous  gale,  106 
Hope,  none  excluded  from,  116. 

in  Grod,  395,  413,  419 
Humilitij,  117,  118, 119.    the  hum- 

bfc,  happy,  132 
Improvement  of  life,  277,  278,  279 
Instability  of  worldly  enjoyment, 

273 

Invitations  and  Promises,  101 — 104, 

116,  363—374 
Jews,  prayed  for,  224 
Joy,  in  God,  120.    in  the  ways  of 

God,  121 
Joys  ot  heaven,  303 
Jubilee,  188 

Judgment,  299,  300,  301,  494—498 
Justice,  and  equity,  122, 123.  and 

truth,  124 
Justification,  81,  82 
King  of  saints,  Christ,  64 
Kingdom  of  heaven  promised  to 

the  poor,  117 
Lamb,  Christ  a,  83,  v.  3 
Lamp,  the  scriptures  a,  39 
Latter  day  glory,  465 
Law  and  Oospel,  94 — 99 
Law  fulfilled  by  Christ,  95,  96. 

curse  of,  94 
Legal  obedience,  and  evangelical, 

96 

Liberality,  125 
Liberty  of  conscience,  168 
Life,  shortness  of,  527 
Little  children  invited  to  Christ, 
174 

Longing  for  the  spread  of  the  gos- 
pel, 226 

Lord^s  Day,  180 — 183.  morning, 

182,  426—43],  523 
Lord's  supper,  205—210,  436,  437 
Love,  125—131.    to  God  and  man, 

126.  to  Christ,  127,  128.  of 
Christ,  437.  to  brethren,  129, 
130,  131 

Lovely  carriage,  134 
Man,  by  nature,  grace  and  glory, 
169 

Mariner' shy mn  for  deliverancej32 
Marriage,  249 
Meekness,  133,  117 
Mercy  seat,  385,  387,  425 
Meeting  and  parting  of  friends, 
250,  251 

Meeting  houses  opened,  211 — 215, 
475—479 

Message  of  Redeemer,  48 

Minister,  settled,  212.  ordained, 
211—215,  475—479.  death  of, 
286.  prayer  for,  476.  watch- 
ing for  souls,  214.  meetings, 
216—218.    Christ's  care  of,  216. 

Ministry,  instituted,  211 

Missionary  meetings,  219  225, 

438—467,  516.    collection,  462 

Missionaries  prayed  for,  223,  447. 
departure  of,  444,  445.  intelli- 
gence from,  453.  addressed  and 
encouraged,  225 

Morning,  233, 234,  482,  483.  pray- 
er meetings,  422.  worship,  482. 
and  evening,  238,  484 

Moses,  94,  v.  5 

Mourning  the  absence  of  Christ, 

127,  V.  3,  128 
Mutual  love,  129 

Mysteries  of  Providence,  24,  25 


mw-Year,  244,  245,  518 
JVoa/i,  and  the  ark,  85 
Obedience,  legal  and  evangelical, 
94 

Opening  a  place  of  public  wor- 
ship, 175,  176,  472—474 
Ordinations,  475—479,  211—215 
Pardon,  83,  400.    and  confession, 
84 

Pardoning  love,  83 
Parting  of  friends,  251 
Pastors  chosen,  202 
Patience,  133 

Perfections  of  the  Deity,  1—20, 

328—335.    moral,  imitated,  20 
Perseverance,  85.    desired,  86 
Physician,  Christ  a,  67 
Piety,  early,  252 

Pleading,  for  mercy,  118,  135,  137, 
138 

Pleasure,  of  social  worship,  177 

Poor  in  spirit,  happy,  117 

Prayer,  prevalent,  184,  185.  for 
a  revival,  198.  for  consolation, 
386.  divine  aid,  451.  spread 
of  the  gospel,  449, 454,  456,  457, 
458, 461,  466,  470, 471.  answer- 
ed by  crosses,  163.  before  ser- 
mon, 184 — 187.  after  sermon, 
190.  Lord's,  186,  520.  meet- 
ings, 422,  478 

Praise  to  God,  35—38,  340,  341, 
460,  519.  to  Christ,  70,  338,  339. 
for  mercies,  36.  through  all  our 
existence,  37 

Presence  of  Christ,  the  joy  of  his 
people,  230.  of  God,  worth  dy- 
ing for,  292 

Pride,  and  humility,  119 

Privileges  of  sons  of  God,  71,  72. 
of  the  living,  &c.  278 

Private  worship,  172 

Providence,  33,  335—338 

Prudence,  134 

Rain,  prayer  for,  486.  praise  for, 
487 

Ransom,  Christ  our,  88 

Receiving  members,  201 

Redeeming  love,  87 

Redemption,  87,  88 

Refuge  in  a  storm,  156 

Regeneration,  89,  90,  97,  v.  3,  4,  5 

Relieving  Christ,  &lc.  231 

Religion,  pleasant,  360, 404.  dur- 
able, 361 

Repentance,  136 — 138 

Resignation,  139—141,  394,  420 

Resurrection,  296 — 298.  of  Christ, 
52,  54 

Return  of  joy,  166 

Revival,  467 — 471.  prayed  for, 
198 

Retirement,  385,  399 
Rich  fool  surprised,  295 
Righteousness,  of  Christ,  81,  82 
Robe  of  Christ,  spotless,  82,  v.  4 
Sabbath,  180—183,  426—431,  523 
Sabbath  schools,  259—261,  479— 
481 

Sacrijice,  Christ  a,  88,  v.  3 

Saint  expiring,  282.    afflicted,  104 

Saints,  conquering,  112 

Salvation,  79,  468 

Sanctification,  and  pardon,  93,  415 

Satisfaction,  in  God,  291 

Scripture,  39—42 

Self  denial,  142 

Seasons,  243 


Shepherd,  God  our,  28 
Sichiess,  comfort  in,  275.     of  a 
minister,  203.     and  recoverv, 

270,  276 

Sin,  fetters  of,  88,  v.  4.  a  tyrant, 
93,  V.  4,  5.  original,  77"  in- 
dwelling, lamented,  78.  and 
sorrows,  76 

Sinai,  and  Calvary,  94,  v.  2 

Sincerity,  and  truth,  143 

Sinners,  captives,  88,  v.  1.  trai- 
tors, 88,  V.  2.  entreated,  366, 
370.  invited,  100,  101,  102,364 
3C5,  368,  369 

Social  worship,  177 

Soldier  of  the  cross,  112 

Sons  of  God,  71,  72 

Sorrows,  and  sins,  78 

Sovereignty  of  God,  4,  v  4,  5 

Spring,  239,  485 

Star,  of  Bethlehem,  156 

Strength,  equal  to  days,  104 

Submission,  139.  under  bereave- 
ment, 294 

Successjul  resolve,  185 

Sun,  moon,  and  stars  proclaim 
tJie  being  of  God,  1 

Summer,  and  harvest,  240,  486, 
487 

Supreme,  God  the,  167 

Sunday  schools,  259 — 261,  479 — 

482 

SiDord  of  Christ,  89 

Thief  converted,  91.    prayer  of, 

on  the  cross,  91,  v.  3,  4,  5 
Thunder,  God  of,  241 
Time  and  eternity,  277,  279 
Times  and  seasons,  233—276,  482 

—490.  swiftness  of,  246 
Traveller's  Psalm,  30,  31,  32 
Treasure,  Christian's,  164 
Trust  in  God,  390,  418.   in  Christ, 

400,  416 
Union  to  Christ,  90 
Universal  praise,  34,  38,  338—343 
Victory,  of  Christ,  89.    over  his 

enemies,  89.    over  the  grave, 

268,  294 
Walking  with  God,  75 
Warfare  of  the  Christian,  170 
Watch  and  pray,  408,  417 
Weary,  souls  invited,  103.   of  the 

world,  406 
Winter,  242,  489 

Wisdom,  of  redeeming  time,  279. 
true,  145.    her  ways  pieasant, 
145,  360 
Witnesses,  a  cloud  of.,  148,  V  2 
Witness,  to  Ciiristianity,  97 
Word  of  God,  glory  of,  190.  in- 
spired, 39.    riches  of,  40.  use- 
fulness of,  41.    sufficiency  of, 
42 

World  deceptive,  403,  405 

Worship,  172,  392,  421  —436.  com- 
mencement of,  531  delight  in, 
421,  424,  425.  close  of,  182,  532. 
delight  in,  179.  forms  of,  vain, 
178.  family,  173,  174  private, 
172.  public,  175,  195.  social, 
477.    sincere,  392 

Worthy  the  Lamb,  1S2 

Youth,  2.52—257.  death  of,  285. 
and  old  age,  258 

ZeaZ  and  fortitude,  146, 148.  false 
and  true,  147 

Zion's  prosperity,  467.  prayer 
for  the  increase  of,  46P  ^fl 


TABLE  OF  FIRST  L^ES 

TO  THE  SUPPLEMENT. 


ABSENT  from  291 
Absurd  and  vain  1C8 
Adam,  our  Father  77 
Afflicted  saint,  to  104 
Again  the  day  returns  523 
Again  the  Lord  of  182 
Again  we'll  magnify  532 
A£(ain, indulgent  Lord  411 
Aid,  O  Lord  our  480 
All  hail  the  power  Go 
All  earthly  charms  361 
All  hail,  happy  day  525 
Almighty  Saviour,  ha  463 
Almighty  Saviour,  he  316 
Almighty  King  29 
Almighty  Maker  178 
Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  112 
And  will  the  offended  377 
And  will  the  great  474 
And  is  this  life  277 
And  is  the  gospel  49 
Angels,  from  the  real  345 
Angels,  roll  the  rock  54 
Another  six  days'  180 
Another  day  is  past  483 
Are  those  the  happy  229 
Arise,  O  God,  thy  stre  456 
Arise  in  all  thy  splend  451 
Arm  of  the  Lord,  awa  450 
A  a  on  the  cross  the  91 
As  birds  their  infant  194 
At  anchor  laid  •  106 
Attend,  ye  children  326 
Awake,  my  soul,  lift  170 
Awake,  my  soul,  stret  148 
Awake  my  zeal  278 
Awake,  ye  saints  248 

Be  thy  kingdom,Lord  462 

Before  thy  throne  217 

Begin,  my  soul  340 

Begone,  unbelief  416 

Behold  the  grave  327 

Behold  the  sons  114 

Behold  th'  expected  220 

Bestow,  dear  Lord  257 

Bless'd  be  the  tie  130 

Bless'd  is  the  man  259 

Blessed  are  the  sons  71 

Blessed  Redeemer !  122 

Blessed  be  thy  name  434 

Blest  is  the  scene  492 

Blinded  in  youth  403 

Blow  ye  the  188 

Brightest  and  best  344 

Bright  was  the  354 

Cast  with  all  my  420 
Cease,  ye  mourners  493 
Celestial  King,  our  11 
Chief  Shepherd  of  tny  476 
Children  of  the  407 
Choose  ye  his  cross  513 
Christ,  the  Lord  53 
Come,  blessed  Jesus  406 
Come,  blessed  Spirit  380 
Come,  dearest  Lord  430 
Come,  death  released  491 
Coine,  gracious  Spirit  379 
Cou>e,  hpppy  souls  315 


Come,  heavenly  love  357 
Come,  Holy  Spirit  105 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Do  511 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  he  378 
Come,  humble  185 
Come,  humble  souls  395 
Come  in,  thou  201 
Come,  let  us  anew  518 
Come  let  our  voices  479 
Come  let  us  search  123 
Come,  Lord,  and  303 
Come,  thou  almighty  342 
Come,  thou  Fount  244 
Come,  thou  soul  187 
Come  to  Calvary's  364 
Come,  weary  souls  103 
Come,  ye  sinners  363 
Come,  ye  that  know  14 
Come,  ye  that  love  64 
Compared  with  60 
Create,  O  God  410 
Curst  be  the  man  94 

Day  of  judgment  495 
Dear  centre  of  my  best  352 
Dear  Lord,  and  shall  381 
Dear  Lord,  and  will  317 
Dear  Refuge  of  my  161 
Dear  Saviour,  we  are  90 
Dear  Saviour,  we  rej  200 
Dear  Saviour,  we  thy  507 
Deep  are  the  wounds  67 
Deluded  souls  that  295 
Descend,  celestial  Do  504 


Didst  thou,  dear  142 

Do  flesh  and  nature  304 

Do  I  believe  what  146 

Do  thou,  my  soul  15 

Down  to  the  sacred  510 

Earth  has  engrossed  305 

Encompassed  with  154 

Enslaved  by  sin  88 


Eternal  God  !  almighty  18 
Eternal  God  !  enthron  258 
Eternal  Power,  almigh  2 
Eternal  Power,  whose  38 


Eternal  wisdom  21 
Exert  thy  power  219 

Fair  Sion's  King  204 
Faith  adds  new  charm  359 
Farewell,  dear  287 
Far,  far  o'er  hill  and  528 
Far  from  the  world  385 
Father,  adored  in  186 
Father  ere  we  depart  435 
Father,  how  wide  98 
Father,  is  not  thy  221 
Father  of  all,  thy  173 
Father  of  faithful  224 
Father  of  glory  17 
Father  of  mercies  42 
Father  of  mercies,  bo  475 
Father  of  mercies,  Go  386 
Father  of  mercies,  in  211 
Father  of  our  feeble  126 
Father  of  spirits  333 
Father,  whate'er  of  382 
Fierce  passions  107 


For  a  season  called  2^1 
Frequent  the  day  181 
From  every  stormy  384 
From  Greenland's  icy  438 

Gird  thy  sword  on  466 
Glory  to  God  on  192 
God  is  a  name  10 
God  moves  in  a  24 
God  of  eternity  279 
God  of  my  life  37 
Go  teach  the  nations  325 
Grace,  'tis  a  79 
Gracious  Saviour  !  we 509 
Great  Author  of  the  20 
Greatest  of  beings  332 
Great  Father  of  473 
Great  God  of  glory  458 
Great  God  of  Providen  25 
Great  God  of  wonders  329 
Great  God,  the  nations  223 
Great  God,  this  429 
Great  God,  thy  holy  124 
Great  God,  thy  watchf  176 
Great  God,  'tis  from  80 
Great  God^  to  thee  235 
Great  God,  we  sing  245 
Great  God,  we  view  486 
Great  God  !  with  453 
Great  King  of  175 
Great  Lord  of  all  266 
Great  Loi-d  of  angels  213 
Great  Ruler  of  all  334 
Great  Ruler  of  the  267 
Great  Sovereign  of  472 
Guide  me,  O  thou  288 

Hail,  holy  morning!  431 

Hail !  mighty  Jesus  !  89 

Hail !  thou  once  74 

Happy  beyond  111 

Happy  the  man  of  404 

Happy  the  man  145 

Hark,  ten  thousand  349 

Hark,  the  glad  sound  48 
Hark!  the  gospel  trum  367 

Hark!  the  herald  .  44 

Hath  God  been  110 

Hear,  gracious  God  159 
Hear,  gracious  Sovere  470 

Hear,  Lord,  the  261 

Hear,  O  sinner  365 

He  dies,  the  friend  209 

He  lives  !  the  great  57 

Hence  from  my  137 

Ho !  every  one  that  102 

Holy  and  reverend  9 

Honour  and  149 

How  are  thy  servants  30 

How  charming  is  177 
How  great,  how  solem314 

How  helpless  guilty  92 

How  is  our  nature  73 

How  long  shall  296 

How  oft,  alas  !  this  83 

How  peaceful  is  the  396 

How  pleasing  is  the  336 

How  precious  is  the  39 

How  precious  is  thy  41 

How  rich  thy  gifts  269 


I  How  soft  tlie  words  25a 
I  How  sweetly  flow'd345 
j  How  sweet  the  melt  422 
How  vast  the  164 

-  asked  the  Lord  163 
I  love  thy  kingdom  195 
In  all  my  Lord's  318 
Indulgent  God  236 
Infinite  power  165 
In  glad  amazement  36 
Inquire,  ye  pilgrims  196 
In  such  a  grave  324 
In  the  floods  of  330 
In  vain  my  roving  362 
In  vain  the  world's  405 
I  see  the  pleasant  282 
Is  it  a  thing  of  good  115 
I  would  not  live  389 

Jerusalem  !  my  hap  501 
Jesus  !  and  shall  it  313 
Jesus,  full  of  all  150 
Jesus,  1  love  thy  66 
Jesus,  I  sing  thy  63 
Jesus,  Lover  of  my  158 
Jesus,  mighty  King  329 
Jesus,  my  all  to  69 
Jesus,  my  Lord  231 
Jesus,  our  Saviour  61 
Jesus,  the  spring  of  68 
Jesus,thou  hast  free  503 
Jesus,  thy  blessings  116 
Jesus,  thy  blood  and  82 
Jesus,  where'er  thy  425 
Jesus,  who  died,  a  348 

Keep  silence,  all  4 
Kindred  in  Christ  250 

Let  all  the  lands  wi  460 
Let  avarice  from  40 
Let  every  creature  341 
Let  party  names  no  131 
Let  those  who  bear  143 
Let  us  awake  our  343 
Let  Zion's  214 
Lo  !  he  comes  with  494 
Look  down,  O  Lordl89 
Lord,  at  thy  feet  118 
Lord,  at  thy  table  2G7 
Lord,  didst  thou  210 
Lord,  dismiss  us  432 
Lord,  hast  thou  86 
Lord,  how  delightf  260 
Lord,  I  am  pained  270 
Lord,  in  humble  506 
Lord,  in  the  temple  230 
Lord  of  Hosts,  how  421 
Lord  of  my  life  234 
Lord  of  nature  423 
Lord  of  the  worlds  243 
Lord,  send  thy  222 
Lord,  charge  the  447 
Lorf/*  'tis  an  292 
Lord,  'tis  sweet  to  478 
Lord,  we  bless  thee  527 
Lord,  what  is  man  169 
Lord,  when  our  23 
Lord,  when  we  see  29(1 


FIRST  LINES  TO  THE  SUPPLEMEINT. 


Lord,  when  my  413 
Love  divine,  all  love  468 

Mark  the  soft-falling  191 
Mark,  when  132 
Men  of  God,  go  take  4-10 
Methinks  the  last  299 
Mighty  God,  while  338 
Morning  breaks  upon  347 
Mortals,  awake  43 
Must  all  the  charms  254 
Must  friends  and  281 
My  God,  I  bow  228 
My  God,  I  love  302 
My  God,  my  Father  418 
My  God,thy  boundless  328 
My  God,  'tis  to  thv  387 
My  Helper  God  '  247 
My  sorrows  like  84 
My  soul,  be  on  thy  408 
My  soul,  survey  144 
My  soul,  with  sacred  465 
My  thoughts,  (hat  280 
My  times  of  sorrow  140 

Not  all  the  nobles  72 

Not  by  the  laws  108 

No  strength  of  96 

No  war,  nor  battle's  47 

Now  begin  the  87 

Now  let  our  drooping  286 

Now  let  our  faith  206 

Now  let  our  hearts  481 

Now  let  our  souls  393 

Now  let  our  voices  121 

Now  may  thy  grace  53i 

Now  we  are  met  199 

Now  we  hail  the  452 
Now  is  the  accepted 

time  373 

O  could  we  speak  350 
O'er  the  gloomy  226 
O'er  the  realms  of  441 
Of  all  the  joys  we  127 
O  for  a  closer  walk  75 
O  for  a  thousand  339 
O  for  a  thousand  tongu  70 
O  God,  mine  inmost  497 
O  gracious  Saviour  "448 
O  liappy  soul,  that  157 
O  how  I  love  thy  271 
O  let  our  thoughts  401 
O  Lord,  another  237 
O  Lord,  in  sorrow  394 
O  Lord,  I  would  deli  414 
O  Lord,  my  best  139 
O  Lord,  our  God  457 
O  Lord,  thy  heavenly  419 
O  Lord,  thy  tender  397 
O  my  soul,  what  162 
Once  more  before  533 
On  Jordan's  stormy  500 
On  thee  each  238 
On  what  has  now  433 
O  praise  ye  the  Lord  519 
O  righteous  God  265 
O  Sun  of  righteousnes  383 


O  that  our  thoughts  401 

O  that  I  knew  the  76 

O  the  immense  241 

O  thou,  before  whose  203 

O  thou,  great  God  399 

O  thou,  my  soul  436 

O  thou,  that  hear'st  400 

O  thou, the  138 

O  thou,  who  driest  388 

O  'tis  a  lovely  thing  134 

Our  country  is  171 

Our  Father,  high  459 
Our  Father  in  heaven  520 

Our  little  bark  on  32 

Our  Lord  is  risen  55 

Our  Saviour  bow'd  508 

O  what  amazing  369 

O  what  stupendous  125 

O  Zion,  tune  thy  467 

Patience  !  O,  'tis  a  133 

Peace  !  'tis  the  294 

Peace,  troubled  soul  358 

Pleasing  spring  485 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  34 
Proclaim,  saith  Christ  323 

Prostrate,  dear  Jesus  135 

Q-uestions  and  97 

Rejoice  !  the  Lord  58 

Remark,  my  soul  246 

Revive  thy  churches  471 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  412 

Rise,  Sun  of  glory  446 

Rise,  triumphant  449 

Rock  of  ages,  shelter  356 

Safely  through  anothe  427 

Save  me  from  my  521 

Saviour,  we  love  512 

Saviour,  visit  thy  198 

Saviour !  we  seek  502 

See  beneath  the  514 

See,  gracious  God  262 

See  how  rude  winter  489 

See  how  the  233 

See  how  the  willing  321 

See  Israel's  gentle  174 

See  the  leaves  488 

Shall  atheists  dare  99 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  b  202 

Shepherd  of  Israel  212 

Shepherds  rejoice  45 

Sinner,  O  why  so  301 

Sinners,  the  voice  100 

Sinners,  will  you  366 

Sovereign  of  life  276 

Sovereign  of  worlds  !  454 

Stand  and  adore  !  19 

Stern  winter  242 

Stretched  on  the  50 

Sweet  day  of  rest.  426 

Sweet  is  the  love  129 

Sweet  is  the  thought  490 

Sweet  the  moments  391 

Sweet  was  the  160 

Swift  as  my  fleeting  499 


Thanks  for  mercies  193 
The  billows  swell  274 
The  deluge,  at  the  85 
The  earth  and  all  33 
The  evils  that  beset  273 
The  God  of  love  293 
The  glorious  armies  35 
The  great  Redeemer  322 
The  heaven  of  heaven  331 
The  Lord  hath  heard  487 
The  Lord,  how  13 
The  Lord  my  28 
The  Lord  on  mortal  218 
The  Lord  will  136 
The  mighty  frame  56 
The  offerings  which  392 
There  is  a  fountain  62 
There  is  an  hour  498 
The  righteous  Lord  120 
The  Saviour  calls  368 
The  Saviour  comes  439 
The  spacious  1 
The  voice  of  free  grac  372 
The  wisdom  of  the  360 
Thine  earthly  ]83 
This  is  the  feast  of  208 
Tho'  clouds  arise  398 
Tho'  now  the  nations  442 
Tho'  troubles  assail  530 
Thou  art,  O  God  16 
Thou  art,  O  God,  the  337 
Thou  did'st,  O  mighty  5 
Thou  great  incarnate  505 
Thou  only  centre  272 
Thou  only  Sovereign  J97 
Through  all  the  141 
Thus  far  'tis  well  255 
Thus  was  the  great  319 
Thy  bounties  232 
Thy  footsteps.  Lord  464 
Thy  healing  spirit  415 
Thy  mercy,  my  God  526 
Thy  names,  how  12 
Thy  mercy,  gracious  484 
'Tis  a  point  I  long  128 
'Tis  finished  !  so  the  51 
'Tis  God  the  Spirit  375 
'Tis  my  happiness  153 
To  bless  thy  chosen  ra  461 
To  distant  lands  thy  455 
To  our  Redeemer's  437 
To  praise  the  ever  240 
To  thee,  my  God  482 
To  thee,  my  shepherd  353 
To  thee,  O  God,  we  355 
To  thee,  who  268 
'Twas  God  who  31 

Unveil  thy  bosom  289 
Upheld  by  thy  529 

Vital  spark  of  heaven  5J7 

Wait,  O  m.y  soul  335 
Watchmen  !  tell  us  of  516 
We  bless  the  216 
Welcome,  delightful  428 
What  glory  gilds  190 


What  heavenly  205 
What  is  our  God  8 
What  scenes  of  283 
What  shall  the  95 
What  strange  172 
What  vain  desires  152 
What  various  184 
When  Abrah'm  263 
When  all  thy  20 
When  blooming  9«5 
When  darkness  166 
W^hen  fancy  spreadsl67 
When  languor  and  390 
When,  marshalled  156 
When  pale  with  27 
When  shall  the  voic  524 
When  shall  thy  300 
When  sickness  275 
When  the  Eternal  3 
When  the  last  293 
When  thou,  my  rig  496 
When  thy  mortal  lif  371 
When  tumults  of  113 
When  verdure  239 
Wherefore  should  119 
Where  is  my  God?  59 
Where  is  my  Saviou402 
Where  shall  the  109 
Where  shall  we  93 
Where  two  or  three  227 
Where  two  or  three 

together  meet  477 
Wherewith,  O  Lord  81 
While  I  am  179 
While  life  prolongs 522 
While  o'er  our  264 
While  shepherds  46 
While  these  Jordan  515 
Whilst  thee  I  seek  155 
Who,  b»l  thou,  aim  376 
Who  can  forbear  to  469 
Why  should  our  297 
Why  will  ye  waste  374 
With  cheerful  249 
With  humble  heart  256 
With  sacred  joy  424 
With  tears  of  78 
Witness,.ye  saints  151 
Would  you  whi  a  2J5 

Ye  christian  heroes  444 
Ye  hearts,  with  2.53 
Ye  humble  saints  G 
Ye  humble  souls,  app7 
Ye  humble  souls,  co  117 
Ye  messengers  of  225 
Ye  mourning  saints  284 
Ye  servants  of  God  351 
Ye  servants  of  the  L  417 
Yes  my  native  land  445 
Ye  sons  of  men  22 
Yes  !  the  Redeemer  52 
Yes  we  trust  the  day443 
Ye  who  in  his  courts370 
Ye  wretched  101 
Your  harps,  ye  409 

Zeal  is  that  pure  147 


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